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Because Zayn left 1D, there will be no school March 30th through April 6th. See you again on April 7th.
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There has been a Shooting at Great Mills High School. The school is on lock down the event is contained, the Sheriff's office is on the scene additional information to follow.
Parents/Guardians should go to Leonardtown HS for reunification with GMHS students
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Students are being evacuated from GMHS and being bused to the reunification center at the Leonardtown HS campus. The building is orderly and the Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation. We will continue to update as more information becomes available.
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The Board appointed Mr. BeeJay Dothard as Principal at Great Mills HS. Mr. Dothard holds a Master’s Degree from Notre Dame of MD Univ. and a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan Univ. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Great Mills High School.
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There will be a press conference held at 1 p.m. at Chancellor’s Run Regional Park regarding the incident at Great Mills HS today.
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The Board of Education appointed Mr. Marc Pirner as Principal of Chopticon High School beginning July 1, 2020. Mr. Pirner holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Chopticon High School.
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Congratulations to Dr. Jake Heibel, Principal, Great Mills High School, who has been recognized as the SMCPS Nominee for Washington Post Principal of the Year
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All St. Mary's County Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 14, 2019. Code 2 for staff.
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1D has an opening, what better time to apply for the Academy of Visual & Performing Arts? Could you fill the spot?
http://t.co/9KwBAIb3v8
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Parents of students
@GMHS_SMCPS
should report to
@LHS_SMCPS
for reunification.
All other schools are maintaining their daily schedules.
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State Superintendent Dr Salmon announced the closure of all MD Public Schools through April 24. Additional details will follow from SMCPS for how we will provide continuity of learning opportunities
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Thank you to our amazing staff who are working to prep meals for our students. Meals are available for students under 18 from 11:30-12:30 for pickup at GKES, MBMS, LPES, & LES.
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Congratulations to Marcus, Marlesia, Tajon, & Janeeshea from
@GMHS_SMCPS
- accepted today at Norfolk State Univ at the College & Career fair!
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Thank you parents and guardians for your patience. Students have been reunited with their parents or transported home by bus.
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Due to the continued impact of this weekend's snowstorm, schools will be closed on Monday, January 9, 2017. Code 2 for employees. Stay safe.
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Thank you to our awesome Safety & Security team for their help throughout the week with our commencement activities!
@SMCPS_Safety
@GMHS_SMCPS
@LHS_SMCPS
@chs_smcps
@JFCTC_SMCPS
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All St. Mary's County Public Schools will be closed Monday, Dec 10, 2018. Code 2 for staff. Visit for more information.
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All St. Mary’s County Public Schools are closed for Thur, Jan 4, 2018, with a Code 3 for employees.
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All SMCPS Schools & Offices will be closed Monday, Jan 3, 2022. Code 3 for staff. Be safe.
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Thank you to our School Nurses as they answer the call to give COVID-19 vaccines
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The Board recognized the
@GMHS_SMCPS
Destination Imagination team who placed 2nd at the
@IDODI
Global Finals- Congratulations!
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Gov. Hogan and State Superintendent Salmon announced that all Maryland public schools will be closed March 16-27, 2020. Schools will be in session on Friday, March 13, 2020, to allow students and staff to prepare for the time away from the school.
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Due to anticipated snowstorm, All St. Mary's County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Code 3 for staff.
Visit for more information and updates.
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Celebrating the
@GMHS_SMCPS
Class of 2020! Streaming all day at . The full graduation video will air June 3 at 6 pm
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Due to the increased rate of COVID-19 Cases in our area, there will be No In-Person Instruction for the week of Nov 9-13, 2020, for all SMCPS students. Staff and Families - check your email for details.
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The Board appointed Mr. James H. Copsey, III as Principal at Leonardtown High School. Mr. Copsey holds a Master's from Towson University and a Bachelor's from Lynchburg College. He currently serves as Acting Principal at Leonardtown High School.
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Congratulations to
@mbms_smcps
principal, Ms. Glenna Edwards, SMCPS Washington Post Principal of the year!
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Counselors and other support staff are assisting parents and students at the reunification center at the Leonardtown HS campus.
Press briefing will be held at 1 p.m. at Chancellors Run Park
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The Board appointed Mr. Charles Dunbar as Principal at Spring Ridge Middle School (SRMS). Mr. Dunbar holds a Master's from Bowie State University and a Bachelor's from Glennville State College. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at SRMS.
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SMCPS Teacher of the Year Ms. Brown-Taylor and Food Service Worker Ms. Reid are among the first to receive vaccinations by Health Officer, Dr. Brewster, in preparations for vaccination clinics for our educational community. Thank you to
@SMCHD_gov
!
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All St. Mary's County Schools will be closed on Wed., Feb 20, 2019. Code 3 for staff. For more information, visit
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Governor Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Salmon announced that all schools will be closed through May 15. Additional details will follow.
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Congratulations to our retirees! Thank you for your service to our students, staff, & community! Best of luck as you enter this next chapter of your lives!
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As we work to transport students home safely today, thank you for your patience and understanding as some buses may not arrive at the scheduled time.
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Congratulations to
@ems_smcps
teacher, Ms. Alisha Swann, recognized as SMCPS Maryland Teacher of the Year!
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Congratulations to these BECA Scholarship recipients & thank you to our partners!
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Special thanks to our staff and site leaders (pictured here) who worked tirelessly this summer in our Summer Recovery program!
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Setting up for Graduation - Thank you to the Supporting Services staff!
Watch graduations LIVE online at May 30-June 1 at 6 p.m.
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Thank you to our incredible Operations and Maintenance staff for their outstanding work each day preparing for our commencements!
@smcps_dss
@LHS_SMCPS
@chs_smcps
@GMHS_SMCPS
@JFCTC_SMCPS
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Dr Smith
@smcps_supt
meets with HS principals coordinating commencement planning - looking forward to congratulating the Class of 2020!
@chs_smcps
@GMHS_SMCPS
@LHS_SMCPS
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Counselors and other support staff are at the reunification center at the Leonardtown HS campus. Parents/guardians of GMHS students, please have ID ready when you come for pick up.
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Congratulations to Beth Ramsey, Principal at Capt WF Duke Elementary School - selected as SMCPS Washington Post Principal of the Year award winner!
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Throughout spring break, continued support is available. Thank you to our local mental health providers who have offered support for our GMHS students and families
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Thank you to our local mental health providers who have offered support for our
@GMHS_SMCPS
students and families
Resources and counseling support are posted at
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The Board appointed Ms. Kelly Bridges as Assistant Principal, 12 month, at Leonardtown High School. Ms. Bridges holds a Master's from McDaniel College and a Bachelor's from Saint Vincent College. She currently serves as a Secondary Literacy Coach at Leonardtown High School.
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Congratulations to
@LHS_SMCPS
Dylan Countiss -the 4A State Champion for Track and Field- High Jump, recognized at this evening’s Board of Education meeting
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Thank you to our Food Services team for providing over 100,000 meals for our students. Meals resume Tuesday, Apr 14. For information visit
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Thank you to our unbelievable Digital Media Team for making our video production and live streaming possible for the Class of 2020!
@LHS_SMCPS
@chs_smcps
@GMHS_SMCPS
@JFCTC_SMCPS
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The Board appointed Mr. John Davis as Assistant Principal, 11 month, at Spring Ridge MS. Mr. Davis holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree from Frostburg State Univ. Mr. Davis currently serves as a School Counselor at Great Mills HS.
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Congratulations to April Wathen, Media Specialist at LM Dent ES, who was recognized as 2020 Maryland School Librarian of the Year! The announcement was made online by the Maryland Association of School Librarians - Congratulations Ms. Wathen!
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Due to dangerous and damaging winds, all SMCPS will be closed on Friday, March 2, 2018. Code 3 for staff.
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Congratulations to Becky Loker, Instructional Supervisor of Elem Math - selected as one of SMCPS Leaders of Excellence award winners!
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Dr. Salmon, State Superintendent, announced today (May 6) online learning opportunities will continue through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Details will follow.
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Congratulations to Ms. Deaneth Brown-Taylor, English/Language Arts Teacher, Spring Ridge Middle School, who has been recognized as the SMCPS Nominee for Maryland Teacher of the Year
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The Board appointed Ms. Mary Pat Smith as Supervisor of Instruction for Elementary Programs in the Dept of Curriculum & Instruction, effective July 1. She holds a Master’s from Towson Univ and a Bachelor’s from Radford Univ. Ms. Smith currently serves as a Literacy Coach.
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The reunification center for
@GMHS_SMCPS
students is at Leonardtown HS. Parents/guardians, please have your ID ready
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Thank you to our amazing partners with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's office who have been here helping all week with our Commencements! Thank you
@firstsheriff
!
@LHS_SMCPS
@chs_smcps
@GMHS_SMCPS
@JFCTC_SMCPS
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And that’s a wrap! Our last student has crossed the stage! Congratulations Class of 2020! Watch the full video productions June 3-5 at 6 PM
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Congratulations Great Mills High School Class of 2018!
Watch the commencement tonight online at 6 p.m.
@GMHS_SMCPS
#Classof2018
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Congratulations to
@LHS_SMCPS
Asst. Principal, Ms. Kelsey Kiehlmeier, recognized as SMCPS Leader of Excellence!
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Congratulations
@GMHS_SMCPS
Class of 2021! We’re halfway through today’s Commencements- Next one is at 1PM- catch it online at
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Due to ongoing high positivity rates of COVID-19 Cases in our area, there will be No In-Person Instruction for all SMCPS students Nov 16- Dec 4, 2020. Staff and Families - check your email for details.
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Thank you to our Student Member of the Board, Manasa Iswara, who concludes her term and will graduate with the Class of 2023. Congratulations, Manasa, and best of luck!
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All St. Mary's County Public Schools will have a 2 hour delay for Tues, Jan 15, 2019. Code 5 for staff. Visit for more information.
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@elizabethhunsin
Please refrain from tweeting while driving. Go home, get some cocoa, then tweet about how cold/snowy it is.
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Congratulations to our outstanding staff honored this evening for 25, 30, 35, 40, & 45 years of Service as well as those retiring after dedicated service to our schools
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Congratulations to our Class of ‘18 BECA scholarship recipients! Thank your to our generous community partners!
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Due to ongoing high positivity rates of COVID-19 Cases in our area, SMCPS will continue with online learning through December. Staff and Families - check your email for details.
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If you need help talking with your children about recent events, we have resources to help -
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Good to see Ms. Hodge today! She's an exceptional Physical Education teacher
@gkes_smcps
and one of our finalists for Outstanding Educator!
@smcps_supt
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As a result of the disruption caused by the lockdown, once GMHS has been cleared by the Sheriff’s office, there will be an early dismissal for GMHS students. They will dismiss at 12:45 pm on Wed Dec 5
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Congratulations to Ms Armstrong from
@GMHS_SMCPS
recognized with the Al Harrison award as we celebrate all of our Building Service staff! Thank you for all you do!
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Celebrating our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Cord, at the
@MdPublicSchools
TOY Gala!
@WMES_SMCPS
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The Board appointed Dr. Joseph (J.R.) Beavers as Director of Maintenance. Dr. Beavers, who currently serves as Acting Director of Maintenance, holds a Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern Univ, a Master’s from Western MD College, and a Bachelor’s from Bowie State Univ.
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Ms. Donna Thorstensen has been appointed as Principal, at GW Carver Elementary School, effective July 26. Ms. Thorstensen holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Lipscomb Univ & a Master’s Degree from Towson Univ. She currently serves as Assistant Principal at Great Mills HS.
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Ms. Stephanie Stone has been appointed as Supervisor of Accountability, effective July 1. She currently serves as Instructional Resource Teacher, Dept of Assessment and Accountability. She holds a Master’s Degree from Towson Univ and a Bachelor’s Degree from Salisbury Univ.
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Congratulations to Ms. Wanda Fenwick,
@lpes_smcps
Principal's Secretary, recognized as SMCPS Educational Support Professional of the Year!
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All SMCPS schools will open 2 hrs late (Code 5) AM Pre-K and AM Head Start will not have school. However, there will be classes for PM Pre-K and PM Head Start. visit for more info.
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Congratulations to Sarah Lorek, Music Teacher at Chopticon High School - selected as SMCPS Maryland Teacher of the Year award winner!
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Class President Robert Artiga-Valencia encourages fellow
@LHS_SMCPS
grads to value time and open dialogue about what you believe in.
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We are thankful for our amazing staff! Thank you to all SMCPS employees for all you do!
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Congratulations to Ms. Sushinsky, IRT
@SRMS_SMCPS
- an Outstanding Educator and finalist!
@smcps_supt
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The Board of Education approved revision of the 16-17 calendar - The last day for students will be Friday, June 9.
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools will open 2 hours late on Tue, Jan 10, 2017. Code 5 for staff. Visit for more info.
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Congratulations to the
@GMHS_SMCPS
Class of 2022! Watch the commencement live online at 10 AM -
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The Board appointed Mr. Robert Mattera as Assistant Principal, 11 month, at Leonardtown MS. Mr. Mattera holds a Master’s Degree from Towson University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Mattera is a Music Teacher at Captain Walter Francis Duke ES.
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Thank you to Maintenance & Operations staff who cleared lots and sidewalks to make sure our buildings were ready to open today.
#100DaysOfHeart
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Celebrating our staff today and had a great visit with Ms. Davies, Secretary
@OES_smcps
- one of our finalists for Education Support Professional of the Year!
@smcps_supt
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Need to talk? We have two sites open for counseling support today from 11-2 at Lexington Park ES & B Banneker ES, or you can call Walden's hotline at 301-863-6661.
Additional resources for families is available online at
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