Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is sponsoring a bus hotline for parents to call with questions about school bus routes. Call 301-932-6655 to access the hotline. The hotline is available Aug. 26-27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Aug. 30-31 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parents can access bus routes through the School Locator feature available on the CCPS Web site. School Locator is designed to allow the public to enter an address and see which three schools - elementary, middle and high - an address is zoned for. It also indicates if the address is eligible for bus transportation to a particular school, what the bus number is and where the closest bus stop to the address is located.

School Locator can be accessed at www2.ccboe.com/schoollocator/. Click on Launch Application (Public) to access the system. No password is needed. School Locator uses mapping data from the county and filters it by the system's current school zones.

Additionally, bus stops within established subdivisions are permanently placed at specific locations to ensure consistency and equity among riders and will not be changed. Buses may run later than normal during the first week of school to adjust for changes in routes and/or established stops.

For more information about bus routes, contact your child's school, or the transportation department at ccpstransportation@ccboe.com or 301-934-7262.

Charles County Public Schools provides 26,780 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 35 caring community schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

Charles County Public Schools is adding Edline as an easy way to keep parents and students up-to-date online. Edline will go live on Sept. 20 and allow parents, who secure an activation code from their child's school, to check grades, receive e-mail alerts when new grades are posted, receive e-mails with school or class information and much more.

Schools are holding sign-up sessions for parents to obtain an activation code. Parents must apply in person and present a photo identification to receive a code.

Sign up dates are

• August 23, 5-8 p.m. - John Hanson Middle School and Mattawoman Middle School.
• August 24, 5-8 p.m. - La Plata High School, Maurice J. McDonough High School, North Point High School, Thomas Stone High School, Westlake High School and Henry E. Lackey High School (Lackey session for parents of students in grade 10, 11 and 12. Parents of ninth graders and all new students may sign up at orientation on Aug. 26, 6:30-8 p.m.)
• Aug. 25, 5-8 p.m. - Piccowaxen Middle School, Theodore Davis Middle School, Matthew Henson Middle School, General Smallwood Middle School, Milton Somers Middle School and Benjamin Stoddert Middle School.

Elementary schools will provide activation codes to parents during back-to-school and open house events.

The question of the day on Aug. 3 for Dr. Amitabha Ghosh, a planetary geologist assigned to work on NASA's Mars Missions, was, "When will human exploration on Mars become possible?" Ghosh was the guest speaker at the Charles County Public Schools Educational Exchange held at North Point High School in partnership with the National Space Foundation. More than 100 students, teachers, administrators and county organizations were invited to attend. The exchange serves to educate the community on the efforts the school system is making in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.

Superintendent of Schools James E. Richmond welcomed guests and emphasized the importance of providing students with skills needed in the 21st century. "It is important for our students to have access to STEM-related programs and to become engaged by science and mathematics. We are advancing our efforts to provide students with tools necessary to succeed in the future and the very best education to prepare them for infinite possibilities," Richmond said.

Board of Education Chairman Roberta S. Wise introduced Ghosh, who serves as chair of the science operations working group for the Mars exploration rover mission and is responsible for planning rover activities on Mars. There are currently two rovers - Spirit and Opportunity - in use on Mars, which are used to collect geologic and experimental data, monitor planetary and atmospheric conditions and photograph planetary terrain. He spoke of recent Mars developments and his experiences in driving the rovers. "The most crucial part of these missions is whether or not the rovers land successfully on Mars," Ghosh said. Spirit and its twin, Opportunity, began exploring Mars in January 2004 on missions Ghosh said were planned to last only three months.

The rovers rely on solar powered panels as power sources. Ghosh said winter conditions on Mars often cause the rovers to revert to hibernation mode because of the angles of the sun. "The rovers use existing energy in hibernation mode to recharge and heat its batteries, and all communications are suspended," Ghosh added. Spirit has been in hibernation mode since April 2009. Both rovers have made discoveries about wet environments that may have been favorable for supporting microbial life.

Ghosh also provided participants with a view of the mission through a video based on the launch, orbit and landing of the rovers. Participants were interested in NASA's future plans for Mars, as well as how the rovers operate. Iain Probert, vice president of education for the Space Foundation, asked about the driving schedules for the rovers. Ghosh said staff operate in shifts to operate the rovers, and NASA relies on images to navigate the terrain. Wendell Martin, principal of Theodore G. Davis Middle School, asked Ghosh what the likelihood of human exploration on Mars occurring in this century is and what it would entail. Ghosh said it is unlikely that human exploration on Mars will occur soon because of high costs and limited information is currently available about possible working conditions.

This was the fourth educational exchange hosted by CCPS. The Board of Education developed the exchanges two years ago.

Charles County Public Schools has released its open house schedule for the 2010-11 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools.

Elementary Schools

• Theodore G. Davis, all students, Sept. 16, 6 - 8 p.m.;
• John Hanson, all students, Sept. 16, 5 - 7 p.m.;
• Matthew Henson, back to school night, Sept. 15, 7 - 9 p.m.;
• Mattawoman, all students, Sept. 16, 6 - 8 p.m.;
• Piccowaxen, all students, Sept. 23, 6 - 8 p.m.;
• General Smallwood, all students, Sept. 16, 6 - 8 p.m.;
• Milton M. Somers, all students, Sept. 16, 6 - 8 p.m.; and
• Benjamin Stoddert, all students, Sept. 16, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• Henry E. Lackey, all students, Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m.;
• La Plata, all students, Sept. 20, 6 p.m.;
• Maurice J. McDonough, back-to-school, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.;
• North Point, all students, Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m.;
• Thomas Stone, all students, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.; and
• Westlake, all students, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Charles County Public Schools has released its student orientation schedule for the 2010-11 school year. Listed below are orientation dates and times, and other activities for schools.

New student orientations **Note: All orientations are one hour unless otherwise noted**

Elementary schools

• C. Paul Barnhart, meet the teacher, Aug. 26, 2 - 4 p.m.;
• Berry, community drop-in, Aug. 26, 2 - 4 p.m.;
• Dr. Gustavus Brown, new students, Aug. 26, 12:30 - 1 p.m.; and meet and greet guided tours, Aug. 26, 1 - 2 p.m.;
• Dr. James Craik, community drop-in, Aug. 26, 3 - 5 p.m.;
• William A. Diggs, kindergarten, Aug. 26, 10 a.m.; prekindergarten, Aug. 26, 11:30 a.m.; and meet and greet, grades 1-5, Aug. 26, 2 p.m.;
• Gale-Bailey, kindergarten orientation, Aug. 26, 1 p.m.; meet and greet, Aug. 26, 2 - 3:30 p.m.; and prekindergarten, Sept. 3, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.;
• Dr. Thomas L. Higdon, prekindergarten and kindergarten, Aug. 26, 3 - 4 p.m.; grades 1-5, Aug. 26, 4 - 5 p.m.; and new students, Aug. 26, 3:30 p.m.;
• Indian Head, meet and greet, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Three's program, Sept. 3, 2 - 3 p.m.; and prekindergarten, Sept. 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m.;
• Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, new students and kindergarten, Aug. 26, 3 p.m.;
• Malcolm, kindergarten, Aug. 27, 10 - 10:30 a.m.; and grades 1-5 meet and greet, Aug. 27, 10 - 11 a.m.;
• T. C. Martin, meet and greet, Aug. 27, 9 - 10 a.m.;
• Mary H. Matula, meet and greet, Aug. 27, 9 - 11 a.m.;
• Arthur Middleton, new students grades 1-5, Aug. 26, 3 p.m.; kindergarten, Aug. 26, 3:30 p.m.; and prekindergarten, Sept. 3, 10 a.m.;
• Walter J. Mitchell, new students, Aug. 27, 10 - 11 a.m.;
• Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy, community drop-in, Aug. 27, 1 - 3 p.m.; Three's program and prekindergarten orientation, Aug. 31, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.;
• Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, meet the teacher, Aug. 26, 6 - 7:30 p.m.;
• Mary B. Neal, meet and greet, Aug. 27, 1 - 2 p.m.;
• J. C. Parks, community drop-in, Aug. 26, 2 - 4 p.m.; and kindergarten, Aug. 27, 1 - 2:30 p.m.;
• J. P. Ryon, Three's program, prekindergarten and kindergarten, Aug. 26, 1 - 2 p.m.; and new students, Aug. 26, 2 - 3 p.m.;
• Eva Turner, meet and greet, Aug. 26, 1:30 - 3 p.m.; and
• William B. Wade, meet the teacher, Aug. 26, 3 - 4:30 p.m.; and kindergarten, Aug. 27, 9 - 10 a.m.

• Theodore G. Davis, new students, Aug. 26, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.;
• John Hanson, meet and greet, Aug. 25, 3 - 5 p.m.;
• Matthew Henson, new students and grade 6, Aug. 26, 4:30 - 6 p.m.;
• Mattawoman, new students and grade 6, Aug. 26, 4 - 6 p.m.;
• Piccowaxen, new students and grade 6, Aug. 25, 2:30 - 5 p.m.;
• General Smallwood, new students and grade 6, Aug. 26, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.;
• Milton M. Somers, meet and greet, Aug. 26, 4 - 6 p.m.; and
• Benjamin Stoddert, new students and grade 6, Aug. 25, 3 - 5 p.m.

• Henry E. Lackey, new students, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m.;
• La Plata, new students and grade 9, Aug. 25, 6 p.m.;
• Maurice J. McDonough, new students, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m.;
• North Point, new students, Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m.;
• Thomas Stone, new students, Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m.; and
• Westlake, new students, Aug. 26, 6 p.m.

Charles County Public Schools provides 26,780 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 35 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

The Board of Education's next monthly meeting is Tuesday, August 10, at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata. The public portion of the August meeting begins at 11 a.m. The meeting is televised live on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12, and is rebroadcast throughout the week. Board meetings are also streamed live on the school system Web site at www.ccboe.com/live.

Executive session - 10 a.m.

Call to order - 11 a.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition

• Book donation to school libraries from the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association
• Sacred Heart Ladies' Auxiliary #301, Knights of St. John International

Reports of officers/boards/committees

• Correspondence/Board member updates
• Education Association of Charles County update
• Student Board Member update
• Information Item: Preparations for opening of schools
• State CIP 2012
• Summer programs
• Staffing update
• Board Chairman Election Bylaw
• Recurring Resolutions: Health Careers Month; American Education Week; American Freedom Week; African American History Month; Career and Technical Education Month; National School Counseling Week; Read Across America; Women's History Month; Fine and Performing Arts Month; Month of the Young Child; National Student Leadership Week; Teacher Appreciation Week; Administrative Professionals' Week; Child Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week; National Physical Education and Sports Week; Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leader; Charles County Teacher of the Year; Employees' Retirement; and Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award.

New business and future agenda items

• New business
• Future agenda items

Action items

• Minutes
• Personnel
• School naming

Charles County Public Schools provides 26,780 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 35 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

In a classroom at Theodore G. Davis Middle School, a group of Charles County Public Schools teachers are constructing rockets, building space stations and planetary bases on Mars, and experiencing zero gravity. These teachers are not switching career fields or preparing for space travel; they are participating in the school system's Space Discovery Institute to learn about stimulating scientific concepts that they can incorporate into classroom lessons.

The Institute, held July 19 through Aug. 6, features six, week-long sessions and offers teachers cost-free opportunities to learn about rocketry, the biology of living in space, astronomy principles, space technologies and robots, the history and geology of Earth, and long term space travel. The sessions are designed to give teachers across all content areas new tools to keep science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education interesting for students. Each project also models how teachers can incorporate different learning aspects such as kinesthetic, audio, and visual, into lessons.

Bradley Grey, a biology teacher at Westlake High School, participated in one of the courses offered this week - Earth Systems Science - and said he gained new ideas for the upcoming school year. "I also enjoyed working with other teachers from different subject backgrounds and seeing how they can bring space concepts into their curriculum," he said.

Science teachers, such as Grey, are not the only teachers in the county interested in participating in the Space Discovery Institute. Each year, the sessions are offered to teachers across all content areas and more than 145 participants signed up this year, up from about 80 participants in 2009.

Participants in the Lunar/Mars Exploration and Base Construction course learned how to construct a crew exploration vehicle out of household items, such as plastic water bottles and drinking straws, and how to build a sustainable base on Mars. Molly Simpson, a kindergarten teacher at Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School kindergarten and first-year participant, said she learned a lot of concepts to bring back to her students.

"A lot of activities we did are able to be altered to fit the needs of your students. For example, we made germinators in the course. I can easily use this in my classroom to talk about the life cycle of plants and how plants can grow in space with certain soils," Simpson said.

Participants in the Biological and Physical Research, and Earth Systems Science sessions learned about the history of space and how to integrate STEM into all content areas and lesson plans.

John Kraft, a physical education teacher at Gale-Bailey Elementary School, signed up for the Biological and Physical Research course offered this week. He said he plans to use aspects from the course to explain to his students that muscles act the same way in space as they do on Earth. Other participants, such as Ronald Banks, Malcolm Elementary School's library media specialist, have taken courses in previous years. Banks signed up this year to participate in his fourth session. "Through the courses, I plan to provide these materials to other staff members and teachers, and am considering starting up a rocketry club for students who are interested," Banks said.

Superintendent of Schools James E. Richmond joined the teachers in the Rocketry course last week to take a firsthand look at how the sessions can engage students in STEM education. "Our children have to be prepared to solve problems of the future. These courses and the school system's partnership with the Space Foundation are beneficial to our students and staff. The concepts taught as part of the Space Discovery Institute are essential to provide students with educational opportunities rich in fields such as science and mathematics," Richmond said.

This year's Institute also drew the attention of school system administrators, including Kristin Shields, J.C. Parks Elementary School principal, and Tynika Lytle, Parks vice principal. Both Shields and Lytle signed up for the Rocketry session to explore additional professional development opportunities. "I will definitely be sharing with teachers and staff about space tourism. It has become my new favorite subject. I would encourage educators to participate in this opportunity because we are always looking to grow professionally, and this course provided so many practical ideas that can easily be incorporated into various content areas," Lytle said.

Two additional courses are being held next week: Astronomy Principles for the Classroom and Space Technologies in the Classroom. The astronomy course focuses on principles such as orbital movements in space, similarities between Earth and Mars, constellations and the structure of the solar system. Participants in the space technologies course will examine space structures, robotics and communications, and will also visit Goddard Space Flight Center.

This is the fourth consecutive year that CCPS has offered the Space Discovery Institute, in conjunction with the Space Foundation, to teachers. Each year, the sessions are offered free of charge to all subject and grade-level teachers. CCPS developed the partnership with the Space Foundation to further develop STEM programs in the school system with the goal of enhancing student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Space Foundation is a Colorado Springs based nonprofit organization that supports space activities, space professionals and education. It conducts research and analysis and government affairs activities from its Washington, D.C., office, and has field representatives in Houston, Texas, and Cape Canaveral, Florida. For more information about Space Foundation education programs, visit www.SpaceFoundation.org.

Justin Meeder, an Earth and space science teacher at Westlake High School, pictured above left, demonstrates an orbital spin in a Barany chair with the assistance of Melissa Peterson, an aerospace education specialist with the Space Foundation, pictured above right, during the Space Discovery Institute's Biological and Physical Research session held July 26-30 at Theodore G. Davis Middle School. Participants volunteered to take a turn spinning blindfolded in the chair, which simulates spatial disorientation effects.

Pictured above is Diane Sumler, a third-grade teacher at Dr. James Craik Elementary School, as she prepares to launch a rocket she constructed during the Rocketry session held July 19-23 as part of the Space Discovery Institute. Charles County Public Schools and the Space Foundation partner each year to offer the Space Discovery Institute to teachers across all content areas with opportunities to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related concepts.

Robert Babiak has been appointed as acting principal of Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, effective immediately. Babiak replaces Sue DelaCruz, who is taking a position as a pupil personnel worker. Babiak's appointment, announced earlier this week by Superintendent James E. Richmond, must be approved by the Board of Education, which meets next on Aug. 10.

Babiak moves to Stoddert from Matthew Henson Middle School, where he has served as a vice principal for the past six school years. Babiak also served as a vice principal at Mattawoman Middle School from 2001 to 2004. He began his career in education in 1987 as a teacher at Stoddert, where he taught social studies and mathematics and also served as the eighth grade team leader. He transferred to Mattawoman in 1995 and was promoted to vice principal at Stoddert in 2000. Babiak also served as a vice principal during summer school in 2001 and 2002.

Babiak's appointment is the first of several administrative changes made this week for the upcoming 2010-11 school year. Richmond also named three acting vice principals pending Board approval. They are: Troy Barnes as acting vice principal at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School; Daphne Burns as acting vice principal at Mary B. Neal Elementary School; and Brenda Tillotson as acting vice principal at General Smallwood Middle School. Additionally, Richmond announced the following vice principal transfers:

• J.T. Hanley from Mattawoman to Henson;
• Desann Manzano-Lee from Neal to John Hanson Middle School;
• Steven Miller from Smallwood to Mattawoman;
• Diane Laveglia from Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School to J.P. Ryon Elementary School;
• Natalie Marston from Ryon to Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy; and
• Cynthia Panizzi-Williams from Barnhart to Dr. James Craik Elementary School.

Charles County Public Schools provides 26,780 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 35 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) reading and mathematics scores on the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) continued to move forward to reach yearly benchmarks set by No Child Left Behind (NCLB), according to results released this week by the Maryland State Department of Education. Most schools met adequate yearly progress (AYP) and overall school goals. Six of 29 elementary and middle schools missed making AYP in one or more subgroup areas. High school data will be released later this summer.

Scores are reported for a total of 12 tests, six reading and six math, taken in March by students in grades three through eight. Scores are expressed as the percentage of students who scored at or above the proficiency levels, which were set when the exams started in 2003. The annual measurable objective (AMO) is the yearly benchmark established by the state for school systems to meet their goals by 2014.

Composite MSA reading proficiency at the elementary level has risen 21.3 percentage points since 2003, and composite elementary mathematics proficiency has increased by 20.6 points. Composite middle school reading proficiency has increased 17.1 percentage points since 2003, while composite middle school math proficiency has risen 27.8 points.

At the elementary level, the most significant gain was in fifth-grade math where students improved scores by 7.1 points. In the county, more than 82 percent of all elementary students were proficient or advanced at all grade levels and subjects. At the middle school level, the most significant gains were made in sixth grade, where students increased scores in both reading and math.

Overall, said Superintendent James E. Richmond, results are good and students are achieving at a higher level. "The most positive news is at the subgroup level where we continue to see a steady elimination of the achievement gap."

The academic achievement gap between African American students and white students in elementary reading has decreased from 25.7 to 9.7 points. The gap in elementary math has been reduced from 27 to 13.2 points. At the middle school level, the difference in reading has decreased from 24.9 to 11.7 points, and math has gone from a 28.2 to 18.9 point difference. Similarly, the achievement gap in the Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) subgroup is also closing. The achievement gap improvement is being accomplished with all students in all subgroups improving.

Mattawoman and General Smallwood Middle Schools did not meet annual measurable objectives, causing both to miss making AYP as schools and to be in school improvement status. Mattawoman remains in school improvement, and Smallwood enters school improvement. The schools must meet AYP for the next two school years to exit school improvement. While both schools experienced overall improvement, it was not high enough to reach the AMO set by the state.

No Child Left Behind charts the progress of the overall student population in the grades tested, as well as for students receiving three categories of special services: FARMS, Special Education and English Language Learners. It also follows the success of students in five racial subgroups: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, African-American, White and Hispanic. Subgroups of students must also reach specific goals. If one subgroup in a school does not meet the goal, the school does not make AYP.

Richmond said the rising targets set forth in federal law make it more challenging each year for schools to meet the goals, but many of our schools are reaching the high 80 and 90 percent proficient levels. Dr. James Craik Elementary School fourth graders scored 100 percent proficient in math, and overall the school system's average score is above the 80 percent mark.

Other schools missing AYP in one or more subgroups this year are: C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, Eva Turner Elementary School and Benjamin Stoddert Middle School.

State, system and local school data are now available on the Maryland State Department of Education's report card, www.mdreportcard.org.

The MSA exams are given to third- through eighth-grade students in reading and mathematics, as well as to high school students in English and algebra courses. This initial round of data is used to meet federal NCLB requirements. Under NCLB goals, all students must score at proficient levels on state tests by 2014.

In the coming months, the Maryland State Department of Education will release algebra and English II data, High School Assessments, system AYP, attendance and graduation numbers.

The Charles County Scholarship Fund, Inc. recently presented more than 40 scholarships to graduates from the Charles County Public Schools Class of 2010. Each scholarship has specific eligibility and students must apply for each individually.

The following students received awards:

• Charmaine Bynum, North Point High School, Apartments of St. Charles Scholarship, $500;
• Amelia Tarlton and Jessica Koster, Westlake High School; and Jessey Ervin, Maurice J. McDonough High School; St. Charles Community Scholarship, $500;
• Shelby Clarke, McDonough, Jeremiah and Elijah Borgnis Memorial Scholarship, $500;
• Madelyn Mazzeo, McDonough; and Nathaniel Taylor, North Point; Unnae Pak-Borgnis Memorial Scholarship, $500;
• Janilyn Caalim, North Point, Charles County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, $1,000;
• Clementina Olusoga, North Point, Charles County Health Department and School Nurses' Scholarship, $250;
• Laurel Huffman, McDonough; Janelle Lewis, Westlake; Rachel Clark, La Plata High School; Melanie Glessner, Thomas Stone High School; Caitlin Curtis, Henry E. Lackey High School; and Ariana Ruff, North Point; Charles County Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship, $500;
• Lacey Creelman, Lackey, Charles County Teacher Education Assistance Grant Scholarship, $1,000;
• Brittany Pierceall, Lackey, John H. Cox Memorial Scholarship, $500;
• Caitlin Curtis, Lackey, Kate Donahue Memorial Scholarship, $400;
• Brittany Vann, Stone, Lisa Michele Duckett Achievement Award Scholarship, $1,000;
• Chelsea Conger, La Plata, Grote Memorial Scholarship, $500;
• Rachel Clark, La Plata, Harding Memorial Future Educator Scholarship, $1,000;
• John Buntz, Westlake, William and Vivian King Scholarship, $1,000;
• Asiah Cauley, Stone, Kiwanis Club of La Plata Scholarship, $500;
• Ashley Sparks, Lackey, Thomas Kurtz Memorial Scholarship, $1,000;
• Iqra Rashid, Westlake, Harold Allen Levy Scholarship, $1,000;
• Caroline Richards, La Plata, Mary Matula Scholarship, $300;
• Valerie Wheeler, Lackey, Timothy Minor Criminal Justice Scholarship, $500;
• Abigail Thomas, Stone, Timothy Minor Memorial Scholarship, $1,000;
• Melanie Glessner, Stone; and Jessey Ervin, McDonough; Stephen E. Mitchell Educational Scholarship, $500;
• Ashley Alder, Stone, Thomas B.R. Mudd Nurse Scholarship, full two years;
• Shelly Ward, La Plata, Thomas B.R. Mudd Teacher Scholarship, full two years;
• Hazel Afroilan and Jonathan Padgett, Lackey, Mildred Rice O'Callaghan Memorial Scholarship, $500;
• Falyn Donaldson, North Point, Parker Financial, LLC Financial Literacy Scholarship, $250;
• Nathaniel Taylor, North Point, Nicole Pitonyak Memorial Scholarship, $1,000;
• Madelyn Mazzeo, McDonough, Katherine Racey Memorial Scholarship, $1,500;
• Thomas Keim, North Point, Edward Rorer Memorial Scholarship, $500;
• Jonathan Padgett, Lackey, Starkey Memorial Scholarship, $500;
• Joy Williams, North Point, Robert Dean Stethem National Scholarship, $1,000;
• Alex Register, Stone, Robert Dean Stethem - Thomas Stone Scholarship, $1,000;
• Madelyn Mazzeo, McDonough, Michael S. Tayman Memorial Scholarship, $1,000;
• Katelyn Langley, McDonough, Michael S. Tayman Memorial Nursing Scholarship, $1,000;
• Lauren Jones, McDonough, Professor V. Phillips Weaver Scholarship, $1,000;
• Caroline Richards, La Plata, Patricia Sugg Weiers Memorial Scholarship, $250;
• Justin Townsend, Westlake, Ashley Jayne Younger Memorial Scholarship, $750;
• Charmaine Bynum, North Point, Ashley Jayne Younger Memorial Scholarship, $500; and
• Shannon Hall, North Point, Zonta of Charles County Scholarship, $1,000.