# Charles County Public Schools

The Charles County school system (CCPS) is a public school system run by the publicly-elected Charles County Board of Education and is funded by Charles County, Maryland through taxpayer money allocated by the Charles County Board of Commissioners.
Located south of Washington, D.C., in Charles County, Maryland, CCPS is one of the fastest growing school systems in Maryland. The mission of CCPS is to provide an opportunity for all school-aged children to receive an academically challenging, quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares for life, in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.

## Board of education

An eight-member elected board of education serves the educational needs and interests of Charles County. The board is made up of 7 at-large members and 1 student member. The board establishes educational and fiscal policy, provides overall direction and governs Charles County Public Schools. Board members serve four-year terms. The Student Board member serves a one-year term. The next election is in November 2022.
Following legislation passed in the 2021 Maryland General Assembly Regular Session, the board of education will consist of 10 members following the 2022 Maryland gubernatorial election. The school board will have 1 at-large member, 2 members from each commissioner district (8 total), and 1 voting student member. The student member gained a vote in all matters except capital and operating budgets, personnel decisions, and a few other minor exclusions. The legislation also restricted board members to serving no more than 3 consecutive terms.
| Name | Seat | Term Ends | Length of Service |
| Jennifer Abell | At-Large | 2022 | 4th Term; appointed in 2004, elected in 2006. |
| Tajala Battle-Lockhart | At-Large | 2022 | 1st Term |
| Elizabeth Brown | At-Large | 2022 | 1st Term |
| David Hancock | At-Large | 2022 | 1st Term |
| Michael Lukas* | At-Large | 2022 | 3rd Term |
| Virginia McGraw | At-Large | 2022 | 2nd Term |
| Latina Wilson** | At-Large | 2022 | 1st Term |
| Treasure Perkins | Student Member | 2024 | 1st Term |
* denotes Chairman of Board of Education.
** denotes Vice Chairman of Board of Education.

## Student Member of the Board

The Charles County Board of Education is one of few Boards of Education in the nation to have a voting Student Board member. The Student Member of the board has a vote on all matters except capital and operating budgets, personnel decisions, and a few other minor exclusions.
Student Members of the Charles County Board of Education :
| Name | School | Term | Number | Comments |
| Benjamin Young | Not Listed | 1994-95 | 1st | |
| Tia Gripper | Westlake High School | 1995-96 | 2nd | |
| Danny Alley | Not Listed | 1996-97 | 3rd | |
| Desire Voinche | Not Listed | 1997-98 | 4th | |
| Jasmine Hyejung Yoon | Westlake High School | 1998-99 | 5th | |
| Aaron Merki | McDonough High School | 1999-00 | 6th | |
| Avery Posey, Jr. | Lackey High School | 2000-01 | 7th | |
| Lindsey Adkisson | La Plata High School | 2001-03 | 8th and 9th | Served 2 terms. |
| Smiti Nathan | Thomas Stone High School | 2003-04 | 10th | |
| C. J. Caniglia | Thomas Stone High School | 2004-05 | 11th | |
| Brian Frazee | Thomas Stone High School | 2005-06 | 12th | |
| Andrew Van Woerkom | Westlake High School | 2006-07 | 13th | |
| Ashin Shah | Thomas Stone High School | 2007-08 | 14th | |
| Diane Berringer | McDonough High School | 2008-09 | 15th | |
| Kyle Grusholt | McDonough High School | 2009-10 | 16th | |
| Emmanuel Bakare | Thomas Stone High School | 2010-11 | 17th | |
| Taylor Brooks | Westlake High School | 2011-12 | 18th | |
| Azeezat Adeleke | North Point High School | 2012-13 | 19th | |
| Amit Patel | McDonough High School | 2013-14 | 20th | |
| Georgia Benson | Westlake High School | 2014-15 | 21st | |
| Pearson Benson | Westlake High School | 2015-16 | 22nd | Brother of Georgia Benson. |
| Da'Juon Washington | North Point High School | 2016-17 | 23rd | |
| Drew Carter | St. Charles High School | 2017-18 | 24th | 1st Student member from St. Charles High School. |
| Krisha Patel | Westlake High School | 2018-19 | 25th | |
| DeJuan Woods | Thomas Stone High School | 2019-20 | 26th | |
| Ian Herd | La Plata High School | 2020-22 | 27th* | 1st voting Student member; served 2 terms. |
| Amira Abujuma | North Point High School | 2022-23 | 28th |
| Treasure Perkins | Thomas Stone High School | 2023-24 | 29th | |
| Sam Virk | North Point High School | 2024-25 | 30th | |
* While Lindsey Adkisson's two terms were counted separately, Ian Herd's were counted together.

## Schools
### High schools

* La Plata High School (La Plata)
* Henry E. Lackey High School (Indian Head)
* Maurice J. McDonough High School (Pomfret)
* North Point High School (Waldorf)
* Thomas Stone High School (Waldorf)
* Westlake High School (Waldorf)
* St. Charles High School (Waldorf)

### Middle schools

* Theodore G. Davis (Waldorf)
* John Hanson (Waldorf)
* Matthew Henson (Pomonkey)
* Mattawoman (Waldorf)
* Phoenix International School of the Arts (La Plata)
* Piccowaxen (Newburg)
* General Smallwood (Potomac Heights)
* Milton M. Somers (La Plata)
* Benjamin Stoddert (St. Charles)

### Elementary schools

* C. Paul Barnhart (Waldorf)
* Berry (Waldorf)
* Billingsley (White Plains)
* Dr. Gustavus Brown (Waldorf)
* Dr. James Craik (Pomfret)
* William A. Diggs (Waldorf)
* Gale-Bailey (Marbury)
* Dr. Thomas L. Higdon (Newburg)
* Indian Head (Indian Head)
* Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer (Waldorf)
* Malcolm (Malcolm)
* T.C. Martin (Bryantown)
* Mary H. Matula (La Plata)
* Arthur Middleton (Waldorf)
* Walter J. Mitchell (La Plata)
* Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy (Nanjemoy)
* Dr. Samuel A. Mudd (Waldorf)
* Mary Burgess Neal (Waldorf)
* J.C. Parks (Pomonkey)
* J.P. Ryon (Waldorf)
* Eva Turner (St. Charles)
* William B. Wade (Waldorf)

### Other

* Special Education Department, Assistive Technology Center
* Adult Education Services, External Diploma Program, Adult Services Center
* Early Learning Center
* F.B. Gwynn Educational Center
* Judy Center
* Adult Education Services, Lifelong Learning Center
* Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center
* Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
* James E. Richmond Science Center