ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT AND TRANSFERS ANNOUNCED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 21, 2026

Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Joseph Beavers, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32135
 

LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointment made by the Board of Education at its meeting of May 20, 2026.

The Board appointed Ms. Rachel Sichko as Assistant Principal, 12 month, at Chopticon High School.  Ms. Sichko holds a Master’s Degree from Towson University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.  Ms. Sichko currently serves as an Assistant Principal, 11 month, at Chopticon High School.    

The Board of Education was informed of the following Administrative Transfers:

Mr. Patrick James will transfer from Assistant Principal, 11 month, at Margaret Brent Middle School to Assistant Principal, 11 month, at Chopticon High School.  

Mr. Craig Jewett will transfer from Assistant Principal, 12 month, at Spring Ridge Middle School to Assistant Principal, 12 month, at Esperanza Middle School.

Ms. Sichko’s appointment and Mr. James’ and Mr. Jewett’s transfers will become effective July 1, 2026.