Superintendent's Update

On Wednesday, May 15, CCPS had 140 student participants in the Gallery Walk of Capstone Projects at Elkton High School. It was an amazing event filled with creative projects that demonstrated our students' skills.

Cecil County Public Schools partnered with the LIVEFORTHOMAS Foundation to host the 2nd annual Mental Health Matters Community Event last Friday evening. This collaborative effort aimed to shed light on critical issues impacting the community's mental well-being. Attendees participated in discussions led by mental health and other resource vendors, focusing on topics like managing behavioral health concerns, understanding the impact of childhood trauma, and fostering overall mental wellness.

On Friday, May 10, CCPS participated in the statewide school-based incident tabletop exercise facilitated by the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) at Elkton High School. This discussion-based training exercise aimed to test the coordination of efforts between emergency responders and school officials. Individuals from multiple agencies participated in the event. This exercise demonstrates the coordinated commitment to school safety in CCPS.

On Friday, May 10, CCPS had their first Youth Apprenticeship Breakfast at Utilitrain. This event was sponsored by AUI and Utilitrain.

FAQ document for the NE Enrollment Fair -

North East FAQ

The Health Department will be coming to our middle schools the week of May 20 to offer immunizations needed to enter 7th grade. They will be offering Tdap, Meningococcal as well as HPV which is optional. Please see the attached links for permission slips.

English Consent: https://pattrac.click/Q4GXSM

Spanish Consent: https://pattrac.click/Wh07lb

Applications are open for the Maryland Corps and the Service Year Option Program, two streams of service created by Governor Wes Moore’s administration as part of its commitment to public service.

The programs were launched last year when the state’s newly created Department of Service and Civic Innovation piloted the service pathway to education and career opportunities for community members who either recently completed high school or are looking for a career change.

Members, who must be 18 or older, are required to serve full-time at a sponsoring organization and participate in targeted professional development. The program requires a minimum 40 hours per week time commitment between the service at the host site partner and the required professional development.

Participants in the program will be matched with a partner organization that will provide job training, mentorship and other resources. Additionally, participants will earn at least $15 an hour and receive weekly focused professional development.

Recent CCPS graduates can apply online at https://serving.md.gov/auth/signup?role=CANDIDATE. The deadline to apply for the program is Sept. 11.

To learn more, visit the Service Year Option website.

Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services during the week of February 12, 2024. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage paid envelope by May 24, 2024. The survey may also be completed online. Please look for details in your survey packet. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in your local school system. Your voice can make a real difference for your child and many other children across the state of Maryland. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.

EHS Music Boosters will be taking pre-orders for hand-dyed roses to celebrate Elkton High School graduates. All proceeds benefit their music programs.

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