June 2, 2021
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2021 will be honored this week during outdoor graduation ceremonies set for May 28 and June 1-3 at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. The Class of 2021 is the first graduating class to participate in outdoor graduation ceremonies at the stadium.
In prior years, seniors graduated in ceremonies planned for the Convocation Center at North Point High School. Due to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, CCPS was excited to offer an outdoor opportunity for graduating seniors this year.
The Class of 2021 includes 2,007 graduates who earned a record number of scholarship offers totaling nearly $158 million. The total is likely to increase as graduates report scholarship offers to their respective high schools. First in the CCPS high school graduation schedule is St. Charles High School at 9 a.m. on May 28.
May 26, 2021
Elements in the plans have evolved for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) high school graduations on May 28 through June 3 at Regency Furniture Stadium.
As of May 20, students will receive five guest tickets to graduation, along with two parking passes. One parking pass is for a space at the stadium, the other is for a spot at neighboring St. Charles High School. Guests are not permitted to park along the street or on the access road between the stadium and the school.
This being a school-sponsored event, guests must wear face masks when entering the stadium. Those who arrive without a mask will be given one at the gate. Once guests arrive at their seats, they may remove their masks or keep them on depending on their comfort level. Social distancing is encouraged between groups of guests.
Kids 12 and older will be given priority registration at the following events.
Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at La Plata High School (6035 Radio Station Road in La Plata).
May 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Westlake High School (3300 Middletown Road in Waldorf).
June 2 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Henry E. Lackey High School (3000 Chicamuxen Road in Indian Head).
June 8 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Thomas Stone High School (3785 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf).
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will be administered at these events, which will be held inside the gym or cafeteria. Parents with any questions about the Pfizer vaccine or these vaccination events can call the Health Department at 301-609-6717.
December 15, 2020
All Charles County public schools, buildings and administrative offices are closed Wednesday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 1, for winter break. The closure includes the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. Students and teachers return to virtual learning on Monday, Jan. 4.
The following is the indoor pool schedule during winter break for Henry E. Lackey High School and the Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center at St. Charles High School. The indoor pool at North Point High School is currently not open to the public.
December 23, 2020, 4:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m.
Pools closed December 24, and 25
December 26 and 27, 12:00 p.m., to 6:00 p.m. and
Obituary
A Time to be Born
Tressa Rena Keys Gray, affectionately known to many as Tee , was born to the late William Billy Keys and Adelaide Keys-Proctor on September 5, 1964.
A Time to Plant
She was educated in the Charles County Public School system and graduated from Henry E. Lackey High School in 1982. Tressa continued her education by attending the former Charles County Community College (College of Southern Maryland). Tressa began her career with the Federal Government where she worked in various positions for several years. After leaving the Federal Government she worked for the Charles County Government.
A Time to Sow