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Carroll County, Maryland
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Century High School purchased and delivered signs to every senior class member on Thursday. Principal Brian Booz is trying to find ways to bring the special feeling of senior year to students and the community has been so grateful.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
Dr. Steven Lockard has been named Superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools effective July 1, 2018. The appointment was made at a special meeting of the Board of Education on Wednesday, April 25.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
Congratulations to Michael Duffy, CCPS Supervisor of Athletics, who has been elected to serve as the President of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
7 years
Schools will be closed on Thursday, March 22. School offices and central office will open at 10 a.m.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
We have partnered with @FFFCUofMD to raise money for school supplies. For 24 hours, FFFCU will donate $1 for every like and repost using #FFFCULikeForACause on Instagram. #TeamBCPS #CCPS
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
More from Winters Mill on TODAY!
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TODAY
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. @MorganRadford is live at Winters Mill High School in MD to deliver a special announcement to the students there who are doing incredible work to support their peers struggling with mental health. Mental Health and America’s Kids is in collaboration with the @ChanZuckerberg .
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
Due to inclement weather, schools and offices, including central office, will be closed Wednesday, February 20. Code ORANGE for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
CCPS is #1 in the state for grades 3-8 Mathematics and Algebra I and #2 for grades 3-8 English Language Arts and English 10! Congratulations to our students and teachers for a job well done! . #TogetherItsPossible
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
3 years
This evening the Board of Education recognized Century HS school nurse Lynn Runk and SRO Demonte Harvey for their heroic efforts in saving the life of student Jackson Reed.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, schools will be CLOSED today, Wednesday, January 30. Code YELLOW for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
Due to inclement weather, schools will open 2 hours late on Tuesday, February 12, with a re-evaluation and an announcement by 7:15 a.m. Code BLUE for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Tuesday was the first day of meal distribution by school bus in the Taneytown area. Buses, staff, and volunteers delivered 60 meals to families!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
8 years
Schools will open 2 hours late on Thursday, March 16.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
Schools will be closed today, Thursday, November 15. Code YELLOW for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
3 years
Congratulations to Liza Robbins, a former student at Friendship Valley ES and a rising 6th grader at West MS, who finished 3rd in the 800-meter track chair event at the United Junior Nationals competition in Denver. She had a time of 3:34.05, her personal best, to win the bronze!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, schools will be CLOSED today, Monday, December 16. Code YELLOW for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
2 years
Due to inclement weather, Carroll County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 23. Liberal leave will be in effect for 12-month employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
Due to inclement weather, schools will open 2 hours late on Thursday, February 21, with a re-evaluation and an announcement by 7:15 a.m. Code BLUE for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
We're excited to start the new school year and can't wait to "see" everyone back in our virtual classrooms tomorrow! #CCPS2020
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Carroll County Public Schools will be closing 2 hours early today, Tuesday, January 7. All CCPS sponsored after-school activities will be canceled for this evening. Non-CCPS sponsored activities in our school facilities are also canceled.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
8 years
Schools and offices, including central office, will be closed on Tuesday, March 14.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, schools will be closed today, Tuesday, February 12. Offices, including central office, will open at 10 a.m. Code YELLOW for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
3 years
Thanks to the members of the Equity and Inclusion Day of Learning planning committee for all their hard work and for a great day!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
Due to inclement weather, Carroll County Public Schools will be opening two hours late on Thursday, January 31, with a re-evaluation and an announcement by 7:15 a.m. Code BLUE for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
West Middle School was happy to share a joyous moment on Wednesday with the Radach family. Students Kira (grade 7) and Kurt (grade 6) were surprised with a visit by their dad, U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Greg Radach, who has been deployed for nearly a year.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Congratulations to Sharon Lilly, principal of Mt. Airy Middle School, and Katie Nefflen, assistant principal at Westminster High School, for receiving the Rita Board Dowd Awards for Outstanding School Administrators!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
Schools will open 2 hours late with a re-evaluation on Monday, January 14. Code blue for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
CCPS is pleased to welcome the 85 new teachers who attended today’s orientation session at Winters Mill High School. We are so excited to have them join our school system!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
7 years
UPDATE: Schools will be CLOSED today, Wednesday, January 17. Liberal leave is in effect for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
Congratulations to Lisa Ramjit, an incoming freshman at Francis Scott Key High School, who threw out the first pitch at a recent Orioles game! Lisa was selected last spring as a member of the USA Women’s Cricket Team. (Photo credit: Baltimore Orioles)
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
Congratulations to Brandi Jason, an Instrumental Music Teacher at Liberty High School, who was just named the Carroll County 2019 Teacher of the Year!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Thanks to our Tech Services staff for a successful tech support drive-up this morning.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
7 years
UPDATE: Schools will be closed today, Monday, February 5. Liberal leave for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Check out Winters Mill High School on this morning's TODAY show as they highlight the Falcons of Strength program!
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TODAY
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With remote learning and isolation, teens are struggling with mental health now more than ever. @sheinellejones spoke to students at Winters Mill High School, where a special program is helping peers. Mental Health and America’s Kids is in collaboration with the @ChanZuckerberg
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
Carroll County Career & Tech Center received a substantial donation from Stanley Black & Decker-DeWalt consisting of angle grinders, impact drivers, drills, and a variety of saws, all valued at over $3000! This donation was distributed to several programs throughout the school.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
6 years
UPDATE: Schools will be CLOSED today, Monday, January 14. Code YELLOW for employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
2 years
Cynthia A. McCabe has been named Superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools for a four-year term effective July 1, 2022. The appointment was made at a special meeting of the Board of Education this afternoon.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
We're so proud of the South Carroll High School girls lacrosse team - the new state champions! Congratulations!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
7 years
Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 21. Liberal leave will be in effect for 12-month employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
Congratulations to our own Judy Jones for receiving the Jack Epstein Award for her outstanding contributions to multicultural education at today's conference. Well deserved, Judy!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
8 years
Schools open 2 hrs. late Wed., Mar. 15, re-evaluation by 7 am. Offices, including central office, open on time. Liberal leave - employees.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Congratulations to Jena Ehmann, a Reading Specialist at Winfield Elementary School, who was just named Carroll County Teacher of the Year!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Winters Mill HS will be featured on NBC’s TODAY on Friday at 8:35 a.m. The focus will be on the Sources of Strength program and senior Diana Flores for her award-winning commitment to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma of children’s mental health.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Due to inclement weather, CCPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2. There will be no virtual or in-person instruction. Please be reminded that on Wednesday, February 3, regardless of the weather, virtual instruction will continue as planned.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
3 years
Congratulations to Martin Tierney, principal of Runnymede Elementary School, for receiving the 2021 Maryland Music Educators Association Outstanding Administrator Award. This award recognizes non-arts administrators who are music advocates and supporters.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
We're so excited to announce that Carroll County Teacher of the Year Jena Ehmann, a Reading Specialist at Winfield Elementary School, has been named as one of seven Finalists for Maryland Teacher of the Year. Congratulations, Jena! We're proud to have you represent CCPS!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Congratulations to Hampstead Elementary School for being named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School! Read more at .
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
Scenes from today's Tournament of Champions. Congratulations to all of the participants!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
South Carroll HS continues to provide pick up meals for children under 18 from 10 AM to 12 PM weekdays.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
3 years
Congratulations to Tom Hill, Director of Middle Schools, who was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting. Tom will be retiring in June after 40 years of dedicated service to our school system. Best wishes, Tom!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
3 years
The Board of Education congratulates our 8 Outstanding Teacher Award winners who were finalists for Carroll County Teacher of the Year. You are the best of the best!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
2 years
CCPS is happy to welcome State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury to Carroll County today. Mr. Choudhury spent the morning shadowing a student at Century High School.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
7 years
Schools will be closing 3 hours early today, Monday, January 8. All offices, including central office, will close at 2:00 p.m. All CCPS-sponsored afterschool and evening activities are canceled. Non-CCPS sponsored activities in our school facilities are also canceled.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Congratulations to Diana Flores, a senior at Winters Mill High School, who has earned a Dorsey Scholarship from McDaniel College. The scholarship provides full tuition, room, and board for all four years at McDaniel and is valued at more than $200,000.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
We love our teachers! Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our amazing teachers and thanks for all you do!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
CCPS has created a site that provides students and families with resources to encourage ongoing academic engagement while at home during the school closure. Check it out at .
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
CCPS Equity and Inclusion Officer Judy Jones was interviewed on FOX 45 News this morning about tomorrow’s Culture Expo. We’re looking forward to a fun and exciting day!
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
3 years
UPDATE: Effective immediately, masks will now be optional in Carroll County Public Schools AND ON CCPS SCHOOL BUSES. Read more at .
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
7 years
North Carroll Middle School placed in the top 100 St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Math-a-thon fund raising schools. A donation of $14,016 landed the school in 31st place in the country, the only public school in Maryland to make the top 100 list for a second year in a row.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
Great news! Hampstead Elementary School was just named a Maryland Blue Ribbon School by the Maryland State Department of Education. Congratulations to everyone at Hampstead on this well-deserved honor! Read more at .
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Carroll County PS
6 years
We're so proud of our Carroll County Teacher of the Year, Tina Thomen, a finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year. This evening's TOY gala celebrates teachers of the year from each school system in Maryland.
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Carroll County PS
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Due to inclement weather, schools will be opening two hours late on Tuesday, January 16, with a re-evaluation by 7:15 a.m.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Due to inclement weather, schools will be closed on Thursday, February 18. There will be no virtual or in-person instruction.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
Congratulations to Pamela Mesta, Supervisor of ESOL, and Olga Reber, ESOL Resource Teacher, who were highlighted in a recent edition of the national publication Education Week. Read the blog at .
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
7 years
Schools will close 3 hours early today, Tuesday, March 20. All CCPS-sponsored after-school activities will be canceled for this evening. Non-CCPS-sponsored activities in our school facilities are also canceled.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
3 years
A group of West Middle School students recently transformed the courtyard at Westminster Elementary School into a beautiful learning space and habitat.
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Carroll County PS
2 years
CCPS Superintendent Cynthia McCabe (right) was greeted by principal Shannon Zepp and school mascot Westly on today’s stop at West Middle School.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
3 years
Congratulations, Brenda, and thanks for all you do!
@eernesto_diaz
Ernesto Diaz
3 years
Did you know that Ms. Brenda Six, Front Desk Receptionist at Central Office, has served the @CCPSk12 community for 51 years and counting? The HR team recently celebrated her tenure as the face and voice of the system. Congratulations!
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Carroll County PS
5 years
Baltimore Ravens at Friendship Valley Elementary School
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Carroll County PS
3 years
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, Carroll County Public Schools will open two hours late on Monday, January 3, with a re-evaluation by 7:15 a.m.
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Carroll County PS
7 years
Schools will be closed today, Friday, March 2.
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Carroll County PS
4 years
Manchester Valley High School staff delivered yard signs to celebrate the 43 students who earned at least one 5 on an Advanced Placement exam in the Spring. We are extremely proud of all of our AP students and teachers for their dedication and achievements.
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Carroll County PS
1 year
Congratulations to Shannon Zepp, principal of West MS, and Charles “Chip” Weaver, assistant principal at East MS, who have been named as the recipients of the 14th annual Rita Board Dowd Awards for Outstanding Carroll County School Administrators.
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Carroll County PS
6 years
CCPS educators participate in the March for Our Schools in Annapolis.
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Carroll County PS
7 years
UPDATE: Schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 4. Offices, including central office, will open at 10 a.m.
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Carroll County PS
5 years
Due to inclement weather, schools will open two hours late today, Wednesday, January 8. Code BLUE for employees.
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Carroll County PS
2 years
Congratulations to Betsy Hamilton, principal at Friendship Valley ES, and Tom Riddle, assistant principal at South Carroll HS, recipients of the 13th annual Rita Board Dowd Awards for Outstanding Carroll County School Administrators.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
5 years
We’re so proud that 2 of the 3 Maryland Counselors of the Year are from CCPS! Congratulations to Kristin Cavey, Winters Mill HS, % Cathlin McCormick, East MS, for being named Counselors of the Year at the high school & middle school levels, respectively.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
4 years
CCPS is excited to announce that we will host the Summer Virtual Learning Series for teachers & instructional assistants throughout August. This unique Professional Learning opportunity is designed to meet your needs as we prepare for the new school year.
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Carroll County PS
3 years
Congratulations to Shannon Zepp, assistant principal at Francis Scott Key HS, and Katie Purper, principal of Winfield ES, for receiving the Rita Board Dowd Awards for Outstanding School Administrators at this evening’s Board meeting!
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Carroll County PS
2 years
Congratulations to Superintendent Steven Lockard for receiving the Joseph R. Bailer Award from McDaniel College. This prestigious award is presented each year to a McDaniel College master’s degree recipient who has made a significant contribution to the field of education.
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Carroll County PS
4 years
Congratulations to Karen Sarno, Supervisor of Food Services for CCPS, for receiving the 2019-2020 Director of the Year Award presented by the Maryland School Nutrition Association. A well-deserved honor!
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Carroll County PS
2 years
Emily Uhlman, a 10th grade student at Westminster High School, will appear on today’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, which airs at 2 p.m. on NBC. Emily started her own business, Butterworks Bakery, and was surprised on the show by Duff Goldman from Charm City Cakes!
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Carroll County PS
4 years
The Offices of Professional Learning and Instructional Technology are excited to announce Round 2 of the Digital Learning Webinar Series. No need to sign-up. Just drop into these 15-30 minute workshops designed to meet your professional learning needs.
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Carroll County PS
7 years
UPDATE: Schools will be CLOSED today, Wednesday, February 7. School offices and central office will open at 10 a.m.
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Carroll County PS
1 year
Today CCPS is happy to welcome just over 200 new teachers to our school system. Over the next few days, they will participate in professional development, work with curriculum content supervisors, and have some time at their new schools.
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Carroll County PS
5 years
So proud to see Brandi in the MSDE spotlight!
@MdPublicSchools
Maryland State Department of Education
5 years
Placing the spotlight on our SEVEN 2019-2020 MD Teacher of the Year finalists!!!! Congratulations to Brandi Jason! Brandi is an instrumental music teacher at Liberty High School in @CCPSk12 🍎 Read more about Brandi and our other finalists here: #MDTOY
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Carroll County PS
4 years
South Carroll High School graduated 270 seniors this week on campus.
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Carroll County PS
4 years
South Carroll HS staff and community members work to distribute 36,000 pounds of food that was recently delivered by a tractor trailer to fill local CCPS and South Carroll community food pantries. The food was donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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Carroll County PS
5 years
Today is Custodial and Maintenance Personnel Recognition Day. Thanks to these hard-working employees who do whatever it takes to keep our buildings clean and well-maintained and to make our schools a safe and comfortable place to teach and to learn.
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Carroll County PS
6 years
Watch a video welcome back message from Superintendent Steven Lockard at . @CCPSk12 #CCPSFirstDay
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Carroll County PS
6 years
South Carroll HS Wellness Team member Grace Siehler fills her reusable water bottle at one of the school’s new water filling stations. The Team promotes healthy habits, increases awareness for healthy choices, and provides wellness opportunities.
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Carroll County PS
4 years
Madalyn Burton from Francis Scott Key HS was the CCPS senior with the most service hours - 1567.25 hours! 271 seniors earned Meritorious Service Awards for 300 or more hours of exemplary service. Senior hours totaled 331,529.34. That’s an average of 173.79 hours per senior!
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Carroll County PS
5 years
This is the second summer that Francis Scott Key High School has recognized academic excellence within the AP program by placing signs in the yards of deserving students. A total of 21 FSK students earned 28 scores of 5 on the AP exams.
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Carroll County PS
8 months
Due to inclement weather, schools will be closed on Friday, January 19. Liberal leave for 12-month employees. All CCPS-sponsored after-school activities are canceled for Friday evening. Non-CCPS sponsored activities in our school facilities are also canceled.
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Carroll County PS
7 years
In a partnership with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and the Carroll County Public Schools, the Carroll County Commissioners will fund an increased law enforcement presence in schools effective March 21st.
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@CCPSk12
Carroll County PS
1 year
Thanks to the fantastic marching bands from Westminster, Liberty, Century and Winters Mill High Schools for performing today.
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