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EDUCATION
A closer look at the old Charlotte Hall Academy
It was where some of the youth of Southern Maryland went to prepare for life, and the St. Mary’s County Library went in-depth on what went on at Charlotte Hall Academy during a virtual lecture May 21. Jim Gibb, who has done archaeological research on the former school over the past few decades, was the presenter. The school was planned in 1770, held its first meeting with its board of...
New middle school principals appointed in Calvert County
The traditional reassigning of public school administrators has begun in Calvert County. During the board of education’s May 23 work session, the panel unanimously approved two recommended assignments per Superintendent Andraé Townsel’s recommendation. Joe Sampson III, currently serving as the school system’s coordinator of state grants and Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the state's education reform plan, was appointed principal of Mill Creek Middle School. Also with the school board’s approval, Ryan Crowley was appointed principal of Southern Middle School. ...
Leonardtown softball takes state title
In the week leading up to the Maryland 4A state softball championship game Saturday afternoon at the University of Maryland, the Leonardtown High School softball team had become accustomed to playing in dramatic contests that were invariably decided in the final at-bat. But on May 25 in their state title clash with previously undefeated Eleanor Roosevelt High of Prince George’s County, much of the suspense and drama was erased less than an hour into the contest as Leonardtown scored twice in the first, once more...
St. Mary's school board fine-tunes its budget
St. Mary’s public schools' Superintendent Scott Smith said the fiscal 2025 budget “is the most challenging budget I’ve ever seen put together.” And at a board of education meeting on May 22, Smith and school board members helped to finalize that budget. Following the county commissioners' budget work sessions and public hearing, modifications were needed on the local school system's operating and capital budgets. The board of education approved a...
Leonardtown Softball Claims State Championship
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Leonardtown High School softball team has won the Class 4A Softball State Championship!. Leonardtown defeated Eleanor Roosevelt High School from Greenbelt in an astounding 14-0 performance to secure the title at the University of Maryland Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to both teams for playing some...
Leonardtown Baseball Wins State Championship
WALDORF, Md. – Congratulations to the Leonardtown High School baseball team for winning the Class 4A Baseball State Championship!. Leonardtown claimed the title by defeating Walt Whitman High School from Bethesda, MD, 2-0 at Regency Furniture Stadium Friday evening. Congratulations to both teams for an outstanding season!. Contact our...
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