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Free Summer 2022 Lunch Program
Lunch, Learn, and Grow! Learn more about our FREE summer lunch program for children up to age 18 and accompanying adult for 9 weeks this summer!
Summer Break
Summer break has begun! The 2022-2023 school will begin on August 24, 2022.
Blueprint for Maryland's Future
The Blueprint for Maryland's Future Act is a piece of legislation intended to enhance and improve the state and local investment in, and school system operation of, Maryland's public schools. Learn more about the Maryland Blueprint with this website or by watching this video.
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About Us
Welcome to St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) where over 94% of our students graduate ready to take on the challenges of college or careers. With approximately 18,000 students, our school system is large enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs and services, yet small enough to maintain an atmosphere of friendliness, helpfulness, and personalized service. Our work is driven by three planning documents. Links to each are below:
- Maryland Blueprint
- Recovery and Reopening Plans
- 2021 Annual Report
- Consolidated Strategic Plan
- Educational Facilities Master Plan
- Capital Improvement Plan
We understand that education must engage students and align to their interests and aspirations. To do this, we provide a tailored educational experience to our learners, offering choice of courses and academic pathways. We are particularly proud of our signature academic pathways: the STEM Academy, The Academy of Global International Studies, The National Academy of Finance and our newest addition, the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. Couple this with our James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center and the possibilities for our students reflect the needs of the 21st Century.
Great things are happening in our school system, check out the 2021 Annual Report to find out even more.
Here is information about the new Maryland School Report Card.