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CCPS will continue to provide a COVID Dashboard on the school system’s website. Here, parents and guardians will be able to find the latest information regarding COVID-positive cases. CCPS will also continue to send weekly messages informing parents and guardians of the latest guidance for self-screening from the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and MSDE.

If a student must quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure, he/she will participate in asynchronous learning through the learning management system (either Schoology or Google Classroom).  Learning resources will be readily available and students will be able to turn in completed work and communicate with their teachers.  In addition, each school will have staff dedicated to supporting students in quarantine.  These staff will be available to speak with students and families during the school day, and coordinate any needed academic or social-emotional support.

​Last school year, CCPS provided commercial air purifiers to schools for all student instructional spaces and some designated office areas. These air purifiers will remain in use. In addition, school health suites will continue to have industrial air filtration units in operation and Plexiglas barriers will continue to be provided in high volume reception areas. To the extent practicable, schools have the flexibility to arrange layouts and schedules to space students where possible.

​Per Governor Hogan’s termination of the Executive Order Requiring Use of Face Coverings in Certain Circumstances, masks became optional for employees, students, and visitors in CCPS effective July 1, 2021. CCPS will continue to provide hand sanitizer and soap for schools as we did last year. CCPS maintains quantities of PPE including gloves, gowns and face shields. CCPS will also provide a supply of masks, including kn95 masks to any student or staff who requests them.

CCPS will clean schools and facilities daily. Particular attention will be paid to high touch areas and surfaces. CCPS maintains supplies of approved disinfectant in each school and facility. Each school also has disinfecting mister machines that will be used to respond to areas of exposure.

​With a return to full in-person learning in the 2021-22 school year, CCPS will return to traditional full service. To the extent possible based on ridership, drivers may space students on the bus. When possible, windows and roof hatches will be opened to increase ventilation. As with last year, CCPS will provide disinfectant products and spray bottles to contractors for the driver and attendant to disinfect the high touch areas on the bus as appropriate. Based on a federal order being enforced by MSDE, masks are required on school buses for students, drivers, and assistants. Under the federal order, the mask requirement does not apply to children under 2 years of age, or a person with a disability who cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a mask.

​In order to support contact tracing efforts of the Carroll County Health Department, CCPS will continue to identify close contacts of students or staff members who meet the criteria for COVID-19 exposure, such as testing positive for COVID-19 or identifying as COVID-19 probable.

​This year, CCPS will be operating a COVID-19 testing center on the property of Westminster High School to provide free COVID-19 tests for students and staff who develop COVID-like symptoms or are identified as close contacts while they are in school.

The Community Advisory Council (CAC) was established by the Board of Education of Carroll County to serve as a forum for public concerns, advice, and communication to and from the Board.

Each school appoints a representative to serve a two-year term on the Council.

In addition to providing information to the Board, the CAC may be called upon by the Superintendent and/or Board of Education to make recommendations on matters related to the education of students in Carroll County Public Schools.

Community Advisory Council

Meeting Minutes

Bylaws

Annual Reports

Free Educational Screening - "My Octopus Teacher" Documentary

Carroll County Farm Museum Celebration: 75,000 Acres Preserved and Growing

Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole

Register Now for the Fall Season of Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole: Girls on the Run® programs inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident by using running to teach valuable life skills. Girls in grades 3-5 can join a Girls on the Run team, while Girls on the Run®’s middle school program, Heart & Sole®, creates a positive, structured space specifically designed for girls in grades 6-8. Teams of 15-20 girls meet twice weekly for 9 weeks and the season concludes with the girls and their running buddies completing a 5K run with their team.

The season starts the week of September 20, so it's not too late to sign up! The program registration fee is $165 and includes all lessons, 5K registration and finisher's medal, water bottle, t-shirt, and a cinch sack full of all program materials. We have a detailed COVID safety plan and our curriculum has been adapted to ensure that distancing guidelines can be followed. Financial assistance is available – no girl is turned away. See below for a list of sites in Carroll County with space still available. Don't see your school? Girls can participate at any location regardless of the school they attend. Visit www.gotrcentralmd.org to register. Questions? Call 443-583-7740 or email info@gotrcentralmd.org. 

Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5)

• Carrolltowne Elementary: Tues/Thurs 3:45 - 5:15 pm
• Eldersburg Elementary: Tues/Thurs 4:45 - 6:00 pm
• Freedom Elementary: Tues/Thurs 3:45 - 5:00 pm
• Hampstead Elementary (@Panther Park): Mon/Wed 3:45 - 5:00 pm
• Hill Y in Westminster: Mon/Wed 5:00 - 6:15 pm
• Mt. Airy Elementary: Mon/Wed 3:45 - 5:00 pm
• Sandymount Elementary: Tues/Thurs 4:00 - 5:15 pm
• Westminster Elementary: Tues/Thurs 4:30 - 5:45 pm
• Winfield Elementary: Tues/Thurs 4:15 - 5:30 pm

Heart & Sole (Grades 6-8)

• Oklahoma Road Middle: Tues/Thurs 3:15 - 4:30 pm
• Shiloh Middle (@Sandymount Elementary): Tues/Thurs 4:15 - 5:30 pm
• Sykesville Middle: Mon/Wed 3:15 - 4:30 pm

Programs and Special Events:  To learn more about the following programs and to register, please visit ccrec.recdesk.com, or call 410-386-2103.

Become a Recreation & Parks Photo Ambassador
Students interested in photography and who love being out in nature, the parks, participating in programs, and taking photos at sporting events, we want to talk to you!  Apply to become a Recreation & Parks Volunteer Photo Ambassador and earn service-learning hours while building your photography portfolio.  The Photo Ambassador application will be open through December 1, 2021 and selected applicants will be contacted in January 2022.   Apply here!

Piney Run Fall Festival
Saturday 10/16, 10am-4pm – Piney Run Park, Sykesville; park entrance fee applies.   All Ages/Families

Boys/Girls Gymnastics – Saturdays, Oct 23-Dec 11, 12-1pm at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.  Ages 6-17

Kindergarten Gymnastics – Thursdays, Oct 28-Dec 16, 4:30-5:15pm at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.  Grade K

Tumbling Gymnastics – Thursdays, Oct 28-Dec 16, 7:30-8:30pm at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.  Ages 6-17

Adaptive Recreation Z-Fitness – Tuesdays, Oct 26-Nov 23, 6-6:30pm, Carroll Springs School.  Ages 14+

Adaptive Recreation Friday Night Social – Friday 10/29, 6-7:30pm, Robert Moton Center.  Ages 12+

Clogging-Beginner I – Mondays, Nov 1-Dec 6, 5-5:30pm, Robert Moton Center.  Ages 8+

Introductory Riding Lesson – Saturday 11/6, 1:30-2:30pm, Sweet Rock Stables, Manchester.  Ages 6-17

Holiday Horsemanship Lesson – Friday-Saturday, Nov 26 & 27, 9:30-11:30am, Sweet Rock Stables, Manchester.  Ages 6-17

Register here for any of the below programs

Stepping Stars  Contact Us with questions.

Dance – Recital program is now registering through Nov 30^th.  Ages 2+.  Cost varies by age $285- $375 for the year.  Classes run Sept thru early June culminating with our June recital.  We offer a  Dance Company for our more advanced dancers in Middle & High School this year!  All classes held at South Carroll Sr. & Community Center.

Mini Dance – Ages 18 mths thru 3^rd Grade.  Registration continues throughout the year.  Each session runs 6 weeks on Saturdays starting on 11/6, 1/8, 3/5 and 4/16, held at South Carroll Sr. & Community Center.  This is a great way to introduce your child to dance, or to dance off and on throughout the year.  Costs range from $50-$65 per session depending on Age/Grade.

Freedom Firestars Majorette Corps – Registration is continuing for our new twirling season.  Classes will be on Thursdays for beginners, and Tuesday and Saturdays for our advanced Twirlers.  Cost is $400/year for beginners, and $450/year for our advanced class.  Cost includes baton.  (Payment in 2 installments with full fee paid by November is available.) Contact us with questions.

Youth Volleyball – Registration continues.  Fall Clinics run November 1 thru mid-December (6 weeks).  Cost is $90/session for Grades 3-9.  Winter Session will run January 3^rd thru mid-March.  Cost for Winter session $110 for Grades 3-12.  Held at the South Carroll Sr. and Community Center. Contact us with questions.

Freedom Area Basketball (FABL) – Registration continues thru October 31^st (a $10 late fee will apply after September 30^th), Grades K-12.  The mission of FABL is to provide instruction and recreation in the game of basketball.  In addition to skills development, sportsmanship and the enjoyment of participation will be emphasized.  We offer an Intramural program, as well as select Travel Teams for more competitive play.  Season runs mid-November thru mid-March.  Costs vary between $60/player to $150/player, with a $280 family max. Contact us with questions.

Boys Lacrosse – program has partnered with WAX & Gonzo Lacrosse to offer Indoor Winter Lacrosse at Coppermine Four Seasons turf field!  Open to players 2^nd thru 8^th Grades.  Cost is $85 and begins Nov 5^th, running Friday nights until Jan 21, 2022.  Visit our website for more information and to register.

NCRC Basketball – Registration is now open for boys and girls Grades K-12 - closes for most divisions 10/8; High School will remain open until late November. Questions:  ncrcbasketball@gmail.com.
More info: https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=ncrcbasketball. *Looking for girls and boys travel players and coaches for 4^th-8^th grade.  Sign up at Stonealley.com. Travel Questions: Brandon Tomlinson brandonnc1127@gmail.com.

NCRC Manchester Wrestling – 2021 registration opens 9/13 at Stone Alley under NCRC.  Practices are Tuesday and Thursday at North Carroll High starting 11/2.  Visit us on Instagram.  Questions:  Andy Kiler apkiler@yahoo.com. Our 2^nd Annual Crabfeast is October 9^th at 5pm, $60/ticket, contact Beth Fish bafish0212@yahoo.com.

NCRC Hotshots Fastpitch Softball – Rec League Spring 2022 registration now open for Ages 4-14.  We will hold winter clinics for all registered players…we still have a few openings on our tournament teams. For Questions or to arrange your evaluation: Mike Hernandez Thummp1616@aol.com. Website: www.ncrchotshots.org.

Rugby – West Carroll Marauders Rugby will be hosting a fall season for Middle School and High School Boys and High School Girls at Bark Hill Park in Union Bridge starting Tuesday, Sept 14^th. 

• Middle School Boys (Grades 5-7) Tuesdays and Fridays 6-8pm.  Coach Danny Watson dwatson71383@gmail.com
• Junior Boys (Grades 8-9) Thursdays and Fridays 6-8pm.  Coaches Danny Watson or RJ Duvall  
• High School Boys (Grades 10-12) Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8pm.  Coach RJ Duvall  coachrj.wcrugby@gmail.com
• High School Girls (Grades 9-12) Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7:15pm.  Coach Brian Melody lump56@yahoo.com

Come give rugby a try!  If you like it, fall registration is only $75, www.westcarrollmarauders.com.

Fastpitch Softball – Openings are available on the 16u teams for Fall. Email Us for questions  Register Here

Warriors Wrestling – runs November-February and is open to Ages 4-15. Info:   email Steve Willingham  Register Here

Basketball – Registration is continuing.  Games and practices are held at South Carroll HS, Linton Springs, Century HS, Parr’s Ridge, and Winfield Elem.  Teams are available for players in Grades 1-12. Info:  Basketball Coordinator Register Here

Baseball – Exciting things are happening, find information here,

Youth Football and Cheer – Offering cheer, tackle, and flag football for Ages 4-14. Visit our website for information and to register.

Winfield Lacrosse – Lacrosse Tune up and Try Lax: for boys and girls Ages 4-14.  Oct 9^th, 5-6:30pm (note this new time), Krimgold Park (Field #1).  Bring your stick (if you have one), water bottle, and wear cleats or running shoes, AND invite a friend!  This is a free event but a reservation is needed at https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/285802.

Winfield Fastpitch Softball – Openings are available on the 16u teams for the fall. Info:  wysorecsoftball@gmail.com. Registration:  https://www.winfieldyouthsoftball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1028189.

Warriors Wrestling – runs November to February and is open to Ages 4-15. Info:  Steve Willingham coachsrw@aol.com. Registration:   www.warriorswrestling.com

Global Beat Concert - Carroll Community College

BRAINY Research Study - Kennedy Krieger Institute