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Press Release Archives
*EDIT 02/21/2025: The date has been changed for Leonardtown High School. LHS Rising Freshman Night will be held on Monday, March 10th, 2025, at 6 pm.
Congratulations, Green Holly Elementary!
SMCPS has partnered with the University System of Maryland Southern Maryland (USMSM) in California, Maryland who has available instructional space to accommodate EMS 8th grade students while their classrooms are being remediated. Read more...
PPES - The first day of school has been delayed to Thursday, August 22nd.
The St. Mary’s County School Health Council will have four upcoming meeting dates.
Conscious Discipline Family & Childcare Provider Live Virtual Pre-K and Kindergarten Workshop Series
We are hiring for all positions! Learn more about our many career opportunities.
Beginning with the 2022-2023 winter sports season, SMCPS will primarily operate using an online ticketing process through GoFan for ticket sales.
2022 was an exciting year. With a return to a traditional school year, we have over 17,500 students attending school each day and leaning into closing the learning gaps created over the past three years. Find out more in this year's Annual report.
St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) explores innovative educational approaches that cater to every student's unique learning style. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is central to this, ensuring flexible and inclusive teaching methods.
With over 17,000 students, our school system is large enough to offer various academic programs and services yet small enough to maintain an atmosphere of friendliness, helpfulness, and personalized service.
News Archives
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Join us in celebrating St. Mary's County Public Schools’ 14 newly certified & renewed National Board Teachers!
The Board of Education approved an amendement to the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar to provide a make-up day for the use of inclement weather days. Schools will be in session on March 7, 2025, with a 2-hour early dismissal. To view the full school year calendar, visit www.smcps.org/calendar.
Attention St. Mary’s County Students! Scholarship opportunities!
Thank you, School Counselors!
School starts Wednesday, August 21!
Thursday, July 18th, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Celebrating Artists, Saying Farewell to the Student Board Member, and Budget Discussions.
A short but eventful meeting covered a wide range of recognitions and topics.
Kids Summer Meals to Go!
Duke Elementary hosted Battle of the Books, organized by their media specialist, Mary Owen. Nine elementary schools and 26 teams competed. In 1st place were the Book Bears, 2nd place was Reading Dragons, and 3rd was Snow Much Reading. The teams prepared all school year, with each team reading at least 10 books. Congratulations to all of the Battle of the Books Teams!
Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6th to 10th!
Staff Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 7th, at 5 PM.
Learn more...
A Board of Education meeting covering many topics. Highlights include National School Library Month Recognition, Purple Star School and Military Child Recognition, SMCPS Blueprint Implementation Plan, and the SMCPS Budget Update.
A lengthy meeting covering many topics. Highlights include Negotiated Agreements, Calendar Updates, & Graduation Rates.
On Friday, March 15th, 2024, the SMCPS Chopticon Academy of Performing and Visual Arts (AVPA) presented the Class of 2024 Senior Capstone Projects. The event was hosted at Chopticon High School and students presented their art and performances in front of a live audience.
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The Board of Education met on March 6th, 2024, to honor and recognize our amazing social workers. Their care and dedication help our students through life's complexities and trying times.
Our SMCPS social workers are trained and licensed mental health professionals who provide individual and group counseling, crisis support, and aftercare support for students returning from hospitalization and help remove mental and behavioral health barriers to academics.
A short evening of celebrating excellence. Features: National Board Certifications, Superintendent's Art Gallery, and Black History Month
Summary of the 02/07/24 Board Meeting.
At the January 11th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting and Budget Session several important topics were discussed. They are summarized below.
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, SMCPS hosted a live town hall session on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, focusing on Pillar 1, which included an overview of early childhood education and a panel discussion.
Read the article for information & resources!
The new academic year at SMCPS requires some key paperwork. Here’s a quick guide to keep you organized.
Read the full article for more links and resources.
BOE Meetings
Celebrating Artists, Saying Farewell to the Student Board Member, and Budget Discussions.
A short but eventful meeting covered a wide range of recognitions and topics.
A Board of Education meeting covering many topics. Highlights include National School Library Month Recognition, Purple Star School and Military Child Recognition, SMCPS Blueprint Implementation Plan, and the SMCPS Budget Update.
A lengthy meeting covering many topics. Highlights include Negotiated Agreements, Calendar Updates, & Graduation Rates.
The Board of Education met on March 6th, 2024, to honor and recognize our amazing social workers. Their care and dedication help our students through life's complexities and trying times.
A short evening of celebrating excellence. Features: National Board Certifications, Superintendent's Art Gallery, and Black History Month
Summary of the 02/07/24 Board Meeting.
At the January 11th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting and Budget Session several important topics were discussed. They are summarized below.