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Special Board of Education Meeting - Thursday, May 22
The Board of Education of Carroll County will hold a special Board meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 007 of the Board of Education offices, located at 125 North Court Street, Westminster. The purpose of the meeting is the adoption of the FY 09 Operating Budget..more |
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West Middle School to Hold 50th Birthday Celebration
Members of the community are invited to help West Middle School celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon..more |
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Students to Interview Colored Schoolhouse Alumni
Students from Sykesville Middle School and Century High School will be interviewing alumni at the Historic Sykesville Colored Schoolhouse on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. .more |
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Sykesville Student Wins Reading Contest
Zachary Molin, a sixth grade student in Mrs. Linda Snead's RLA class at Sykesville Middle School , was one of three statewide winners of the Radical Readers - Read Across America Contest. more |
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Sandymount Elementary School to Hold Memorial Day Program
Sandymount Elementary School is hosting its annual Memorial Day Program on Friday, May 23, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in the school auditorium..more |
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Board of Education Meeting - Wednesday, May 14
The Board of Education of Carroll County will hold its regular monthly Board meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 007 of the Board of Education offices, located at 125 North Court Street, Westminster. There will be time for citizen participation at this meeting..more |
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Stephens Named Carroll County Teacher of the Year
Mary Catherine Stephens, a fifth grade math, science and social studies teacher at Winfield Elementary School, was named Carroll County 2008 Teacher of the Year during the Board of Education's employee recognition ceremony on Wednesday, April 30, 2008..more |
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Carroll County Students Receive Awards at State FFA Convention
The 80th Annual FFA State Convention was held April 23, 24 and 25, 2008, at the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies. Over 30 FFA Chapters and 300 FFA students participated in the event..more |
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Carroll Students Named Carson Scholars
Six students from Carroll County Public Schools were honored at the 2008 Carson Scholars Fund 12th Annual Awards Banquet. .more |
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Board of Education to Recognize Employees at Ceremony - Teacher of the Year to be Announced
The Board of Education of Carroll County will hold an employee recognition ceremony on Wednesday, April 30 2008, at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held in Room 007 of the Board of Education offices, located at 125 North Court Street in Westminster. .more |
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"Now Hear This" at Sandymount Elementary School
Fifth graders at Sandymount Elementary School plan to stay "tuned in" as they learn about protecting their hearing from noise damage on Thursday, May 8, 2008. .more |
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Carroll County Special Education Citizen's Advisory Council
The Carroll County Public School System's Special Education Citizen's Advisory Council will hold its next quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. .more |
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North Carroll High School to Hold Mock Drunk Driving Accident
A mock drunk driving accident will take place at North Carroll High School on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.more |
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School System Seeks Input on Facilities Master Plan
A public meeting regarding the proposed 2008-2017 Educational Facilities Master Plan will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. more |
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"Boundless Bash" to Raise Money for Carroll Springs Playground
Hailey's Wish – A Foundation for Inclusive Play will hold a “Boundless Bash” at the Carroll County Farm Museum on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. The “Bash” is a fundraising event to support the purchase and construction of an inclusive playground at Carroll Springs School. more |
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Humane Society Donates Books to Schools
The Humane Society of Carroll County recently purchased and donated books to the Carroll County Public School libraries. more |
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School System Establishes Partnership with Scouting Organizations
Carroll County Public Schools has established a formal partnership with the Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. more |
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Last Day of School for Carrolltowne Students
The students of Carrolltowne Elementary School will not have school on Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10, 2008. The last day of school for Carrolltowne students will be Friday, June 6, 2008. It will be a full school day. more |
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Nelson to Represent Carroll County at Parental Involvement Awards
Kelli Nelson, a parent from Carroll County, will represent the county at the first Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Awards. more |
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Northwest Students to Attend Space Academy
Thirty-five eighth grade students from Northwest Middle School will be attending the Space Academy at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab on Wednesday, April 22, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. more |
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Buenger Receives National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award
Debra Buenger, physical education teacher at Northwest Middle School, has been named the National Association for Sport and Physical Education's (NASPE) National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. more |
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Swearing-In Ceremony for New Board Member
The Board of Education of Carroll County will hold a swearing-in ceremony for Virginia R. Harrison on Friday, April 18, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held in Room 007 of the Board offices. more |
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Dates for End of School Year for Students
Six emergency closing days were scheduled in the 2007-2008 school calendar. Three days were used to close schools for students and staff for inclement weather. Three emergency closing days remain unused. Therefore, the following revisions will take place if no additional emergency closing days are needed. more |
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Winters Mill FFA to Hold Food for America Event
The Winters Mill High School FFA will hold its fifth annual Food for America event on Monday, April 14, 2008. Members of the FFA will bring animals to school and set up displays and activities for each animal. more |
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Career and Technology Center Students Receive SkillsUSA State Championship Awards
Carroll County Career and Technology Center seniors performed exceptionally well at the SkillsUSA State Championships held on April 5, 2008. Eleven seniors represented the school in seven different contests with four seniors winning medals. more |
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CCPS to Hold Early Childhood Job Fair
Carroll County Public Schools will sponsor an Early Childhood Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fair will be held at Parr's Ridge Elementary School. more |
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Carroll County Public Schools Media Festival 2008
The Professional Resource Center is proud to announce the first and second place winners in the Carroll County Public Schools 2008 Media Festival. more |
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Chamber of Commerce Names Outstanding Teachers
Eight teachers received Outstanding Teacher Awards from the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. more |
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Alcohol Prevention Program to Include Crash Simulations
The Carroll County Public School System would like to alert the community regarding an alcohol prevention program that will take place at South Carroll High School on April 10-11 more |
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Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School and Forestry Board to Hold Earth Day Ceremony
The Carroll County Forestry Board and the students of Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School will hold a Maryland Big Tree Proclamation and Tree Planting Ceremony on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. more |
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Minority Family Forum to Host Panel Discussion
The Carroll County Minority Family Forum will host a panel discussion with Dr. Charles Ecker, Superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools, and members of his cabinet on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.The topic of discussion will be gifted and talented and Advanced Placement programs. Dr. Roni Jolley, AP Project Monitor and College Board Staff Liaison, will be the guest speaker. more |
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West Middle to Kick Off National Arbor Week with Tree Planting
West Middle School will hold a tree planting on Monday, March 31, at 9:00 a.m. to kick off National Arbor Week. more |
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State Superintendent of Schools to Visit Judy Center
The Carroll County Public School System's Judy Center Partnership will be participating in its annual evaluation and site visit by the Maryland State Department of Education on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Robert Moton Elementary School. more |
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Teacher Partners with Education Foundation to Provide Defibrillators for Elementary and Middle Schools
Steven Krouse, a physical education teacher at Cranberry Station Elementary School , is partnering with the Carroll County Public Schools Education Foundation to provide automated external defibrillators (AED) in elementary and middle schools. more |
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Carroll Springs School Partners with Hailey's Wish to Build Playground
Carroll Springs School and Hailey's Wish, a Foundation for Inclusive Play, have partnered to build a brand new accessible and inclusive community playground at Carroll Springs where students with and without disabilities can play together. more |
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Board President and Superintendent to Host Town Meeting
Board President Cynthia Foley and Superintendent Charles Ecker will be hosting a town meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Northwest Middle School. more |
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Instructional Materials on Display
The Carroll County Public School System is inviting the public to review instructional materials being considered for adoption. These materials will be on display through Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Resource Center. more |
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Walker Earns Title of Certified Master Athletic Administrator
Craig Walker, Coordinator of Facility Use, Activities and Athletics at Francis Scott Key High School, has successfully completed the process of becoming a Certified Master Athletic Administrator. more |
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"By George! By Ira! By Gershwin!" - Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
Carroll County Public Schools announces a symphonic concert at Winters Mill High School on Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. Comcast Presents By George! By Ira! By Gershwin! will be performed by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra as one of four concerts on ASO's first Maryland regional pops concert tour more |
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North Carroll High School Boys Lacrosse Coach Receives National Coaching Honor
John Piper, North Carroll High School head varsity boys' lacrosse coach, is the recipient of the 2007 Gerald J. Carroll, Jr., Exemplary Coaching Award winner. more |
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School System Committee Seeks Input on Substance Abuse Policy and Regulations
Dr. Charles Ecker, Superintendent of Schools, has formed a committee to review Board Policy JPA – Substance Abuse, as well as the policy's administrative regulations on high school eligibility for extracurricular activities. The committee will hold two public hearings to present the current policy and regulations and to receive public comment. more |
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North Carroll Technology Education Program Receives Program Excellence Award from International Tech Ed Association
The Foundations of Technology program at North Carroll High School has been recognized as one of less than 50 programs worldwide to earn the prestigious Program Excellence Award. more |
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McNett Receives Teacher Excellence Award from International Tech Ed Association
Ted McNett, a teacher at Winters Mill High School, has been recognized as one of 40 teachers worldwide to earn the prestigious Teacher Excellence Award from the International Technology Education Association (ITEA). more |
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Levroney to Receive Carroll County Human Relations Award
Patricia Levroney, Minority Achievement Liaison for Carroll County Public Schools, is the recipient of the 2008 Carroll County Human Relations Commission Award. more |
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CCPS Announces Fraud Hotline
Carroll County Public Schools has established a Fraud Hotline. Citizens wishing to provide information to the Superintendent of Schools about potential fraud, waste, or abuse of resources may do so by calling 410-386-1668. more |
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School System Accepting Applications for Prekindergarten Program
Carroll County Public Schools is accepting applications for the CCPS Prekindergarten Program. Applications will be available beginning March 3, 2008 for the 2008-2009 school year. Children must be four (4) years old by September 1, 2008 and meet program criteria to qualify for services. more |
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Carroll Schools Receive Recognition in Arc of Maryland Poster and Essay Contest
Students from Cranberry Station Elementary, Manchester Elementary, and Oklahoma Road Middle Schools will be recognized as winners in the seventh annual Together We're Better poster and essay contest conducted by The Arc of Maryland. more |
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East Middle School Named Maryland School of Character
East Middle School has been named a 2008 Maryland School of Character. This is the second year in a row that East Middle School has received this award. more |
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Winners in Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Contest
The McDaniel College Office of Multicultural Services received over 100 essays from Carroll County Public Schools for the Martin Luther King, Jr. writing contest. The students and their families will be honored at McDaniel College 's MLK Ceremony on Monday, February, 4, 2008 more |
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School System to Offer Summer Enrichment Program
The Carroll County Public School System will be holding its Summer Enrichment Program again this year for interested students. more |
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Student Pages Selected for State Legislature
Four Carroll County high school seniors have been selected to serve as student pages on the floor of the House of Delegates and Senate during the 2008 Legislative Session. more |
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Buenger Receives Eastern District Physical Education Award
Debbie C. Buenger, a physical education teacher at Northwest Middle School, has been selected as the Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year for the Eastern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) and the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). more |
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Three Carroll Schools Recognized for Superior Maintenance
Three Carroll County schools were recognized by the state of Maryland for meeting the highest standards for school maintenance for the 2006-2007 school year. more |
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Career and Technology Center Program Receives Certification
The Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology program at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center has received certification in Brakes, Diesel Engines, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Preventive Maintenance Inspection, and Suspension and Steering from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. more |
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Piney Ridge Elementary School Receives Maryland Blue Ribbon School Award
Piney Ridge Elementary School was named as a recipient of Maryland 's 2008 Blue Ribbon School Awards. more |
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Mechanicsville Principal Receives Award from McDaniel College
Robin Townsend, principal of Mechanicsville Elementary School, has been named the recipient of McDaniel College 's Joseph R. Bailer Award. more |
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WHS Student Named to Scholastic All-American Swim Team
Courtney L. Griffith, a junior at Westminster High School, has been named to the 2006-2007 USA Swimming Scholastic All- America Team. more |
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Westminster Student Named Volunteer of the Year in Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program
Sophomore Christopher Jon Anderson was named the Westminster High School volunteer of the year in the 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. In addition, Junior Dana Mangano received a Certificate of Merit for her volunteer community service. more |
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Ecker Honored as Friend of Education
Superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools Charles Ecker was honored at the 2007 Citi Salute to Friends of Maryland Education Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, November 14. more |
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FSK Students Earn Honors at National FFA Convention
The Francis Scott Key High School FFA Chapter had three teams compete in the Career Development Events held at the National FFA Convention. more |
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Mt. Airy Schools Establish Peer Mentoring Program
Guidance counselors Kelly Doolan of Parr's Ridge Elementary School and Diane DeAtley of Mt. Airy Middle School have established a peer mentoring program between the two schools. more |
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Comprehensive Master Plan Update and Local School Improvement Plans
The Carroll County Public Schools 2007 Comprehensive Master Plan Update is now available on the Carroll County Public Schools website. more |
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Social Studies Educators to Work on Curriculum and Center for Study of Mason-Dixon Line History
Several Carroll County Public School System social studies staff members have been selected to work with the state of Maryland and the National Park Service in Harpers Ferry to create a curriculum based on the history of the Mason-Dixon Line. more |
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North Carroll High School Receives 2007 Technology Education High School Program
North Carroll High School received the 2007 Technology Education High School Program Excellence Award at the Technology Education Association of Maryland conference. more |
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Ted McNett Receives 2007 Technology Education High School Teacher Excellence Award
Ted McNett, Technology Education teacher at Winters Mill High School, received the 2007 Technology Education High School Teacher Excellence Award at the Technology Education Association of Maryland conference. more |
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Three Carroll Educators Receive State Social Studies Awards
Three educators from Carroll County Public Schools have been selected to receive awards from the Maryland Council for the Social Studies (MDCSS). more |
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DeAtley Receives Award from Maryland School Counselor Association
Diane DeAtley, a guidance counselor at Mt. Airy Middle School, has been selected as the Maryland School Counselor Association's (MSCA) School Counselor of the Year for middle/junior high schools. more |
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Oeming Named Coach of the Week by Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens, in conjunction with the National Football League, recognized North Carroll High School varsity football coach Jeff Oeming as their High School Coach of the Week for Week 5 of the 2007 season. more |
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School Safety Coordinator Recognized for Efforts to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Jerry Spratt, Coordinator of School Safety for Carroll County Public Schools, has been selected to receive the American Lung Association of Maryland's 2007 Distinguished Service Award in the field of Clean Air. more |
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Middle School Students "Go the Extra Mile"
Beginning October 1, 2007, all middle school students in the Carroll County Public School System will be participating in a fitness challenge called “Go the Extra Mile.” The goal of the challenge is to teach students the importance of lifelong fitness. more |
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Superintendent Seeks Questions for Interview Program
Dr. Charles Ecker, Superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools, is asking staff, students, parents, and members of the community to submit questions for the television program A Conversation with Dr. Ecker. more |
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FSK Livestock Team Places 1st in State Competition
The Francis Scott Key High School FFA Livestock Evaluation Team placed first in the Maryland FFA state competition held on August 11, 2007. more |
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Two New Members Join CCPS Education Foundation Advisory Board
Patricia Richardson and Carolyn Scott have been named as members of the Carroll County Public Schools Education Foundation Advisory Board. more |
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Eldersburg Elementary Receives National PTA Award for Parent Involvement
Eldersburg Elementary School has been awarded the Parent Involvement Certificate of Excellence Award from the National PTA. more |
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FSK Horse Evaluation Team Places 1st in Career Development Event
The Francis Scott Key High School FFA Horse Evaluation Team placed first at the Maryland FFA state career development event held during the week of July 23, 2007. more |
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Public Notification of Career and Technology Education Offerings
Carroll County Public Schools offers career and technology education programs in business, agriscience, marketing, allied health, trade, industrial and technical education, family and consumer sciences, and technology education. more |
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Food Services Supervisor Receives Recognition from School Nutrition Association
Eulalia Muschik, Supervisor of Food Services for Carroll County Public Schools, is the recipient of the School Nutrition Association's (SNA) Outstanding Director of the Year Award. more |
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Taneytown Elementary Recognized as Physical Education Demonstration School
The Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance have recognized Taneytown Elementary School as a Physical Education Demonstration School for the state of Maryland. more |
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Two Carroll Schools Recognized as 2007 Green Schools
Century High School and Mechanicsville Elementary School have received Maryland Green School Awards for 2007. more |
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Small Town History Comes Alive for Students in Carroll County
Carroll County Public Schools has been working in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll County to revitalize student tours at the Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House. Third grade students from Freedom Elementary School will visit the house on Thursday, May 10, 2007. more |
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