A Message From The Superintendent

Mr. James E. Richmond

Welcome back message from Superintendent Richmond

Welcome back to school. Each new school year is filled with excitement as we celebrate a new year of learning for students. This is a time of high hopes and expectations for our students. 

Our children need the support of both home and school to reach their potential. I hope you will stay involved with your child’s education throughout the year. To make working with your child’s school and teachers easier, we are adding a feature called Edline to our Web site this school year. Edline is a fast, easy way for parents to keep up-to-date online. Parents can activate their account by visiting their child’s school and signing up for a secure password. Edline will allow parents to check their child’s latest grades, verify attendance, view activities and more. 

The addition of Edline is an extension of our commitment to communicating with parents. We encourage you to visit your child’s school, to join the parent organizations and to attend open houses, conferences and special events throughout the year. The Parent Handbook/Calendar is provided to give important dates and information about the school system and its programs and procedures. Learn more about Charles County Public Schools and its 35 caring community schools on our Web site, www.ccboe.com. Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12 are provided to highlight student programs and shows and live broadcasts of Board of Education meetings, which can also be accessed through our Web site. If you provide your e-mail address on the emergency card, you can also receive periodic e-mail updates from your child’s school and the school system. 

It is a challenging, yet rewarding time to be an educator. Federal and state accountability standards continue to rise and our students need more and different opportunities to learn in order to become competitive in a global economy and workforce. We must rise to meet the challenges of growth and maintain academic programs to raise achievement. When parents, schools, students and the community work together, anything becomes possible.   We are looking forward to a successful school year working with you and your children.