The free and reduced-price meals application is live for the new school year. Visit https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application today to complete the application. Benefits from last school year end Oct. 7.
👓✨ Glasses to Classes Delivery! ✨👓
During the school year, our students had the opportunity to participate in the Glasses to Classes program thanks to the support of our Community School.
Every student in our building was offered a comprehensive eye exam, and those who needed glasses were able to choose frames that fit their style. We were excited to receive the students’ new glasses, helping ensure they have the clear vision they need for a successful school year!
We’re incredibly grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to remove barriers to learning. Thank you to our Community School and everyone who helped make this program possible. Together, we’re making a lasting impact—one student at a time! ❤️🖤
#MakingAnImpact #GlassesToClasses #CommunitySchools #StudentSuccess #ClearVisionBrightFutures
CCPS has published school orientation dates and times. Click here to view the full list. https://www.ccboe.com/article/3043841.
Families of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals can now fill out an application for the program for the 2026-2027 school year. Students who qualified for free and reduced-price meals last school year must have a new application by Oct. 6 to ensure there is no disruption to a student’s account. Fill out an online application at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict.
School supply lists are available at https://www.ccboe.com/page/school-supply-lists. Not all schools have submitted a list as of Tuesday, July 21, but lists continue to roll in throughout summer. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) uses the platform, TeacherLists.com, to post school supply lists. Questions about items on lists should be directed to schools.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is planning back-to-school events such as open houses and orientations. A list of all schools’ and centers’ events will be available at www.ccboe.com on Friday, July 24.
❤️🖤 Together, We Make an IMPACT! ❤️🖤
A successful school year starts with preparation! We are excited to share our 2026–2027 School Supply Lists to help families get ready for a year filled with learning, discovery, and growth.
Thank you for partnering with us as we provide our students with the resources they need to succeed. We can’t wait to see the IMPACT our Cardinals will make this year! 🐦✨
#CardinalFamily #MakeAnImpact
A successful school year starts with preparation! We are excited to share our 2026–2027 School Supply Lists to help families get ready for a year filled with learning, discovery, and growth.
Thank you for partnering with us as we provide our students with the resources they need to succeed. We can’t wait to see the IMPACT our Cardinals will make this year! 🐦✨
#CardinalFamily #MakeAnImpact
Giant Food is celebrating its 90th anniversary and as part of the celebration, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is partnering with Giant in the 2026 Nourishing Our Youth Giant Food Round Up program. It is available at local Giant stores in Charles County July 10 until Aug. 6.
Upon check out, Giant customers can round up their purchase amount at the register to support CCPS’s food and meal programs. CCPS received over $9,000 in donations last year that was used to help support families that receive McKinney-Vento supports such as food outside of the school day. The McKinney-Vento homeless assistance act supports the education of children who are experiencing homelessness.
Giant Food offers the Round Up program annually to assist with raising funds to address childhood hunger throughout local public school systems. To learn more, visit https://giantfood.2givelocal.com/.
Maryland SUN Bucks program is available this summer. The program, overseen by the Maryland Department of Human Services, helps families with school-age children who receive free or reduced-price meals buy groceries during summer break when school meals are not available.
Families that qualify for the Maryland SUN Bucks program will receive $40 for each eligible child in June, July and August to go toward grocery purchases.
Most students are automatically enrolled and do not need to apply. Program letters or a letter of eligibility has been mailed to families.
To learn more, call 800-332-6347 and select the Maryland SUN Bucks option from the recorded menu. Visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/ for more information and to enroll.
🎉❤️ What a memorable last day of school! ❤️🎉
Today we celebrated our amazing 5th grade Cardinals with a special Clap Out as they took their final walk through the hallways. Families made the day even more special by decorating their cars for a fun and festive send-off! 🚗🎈
A special moment was having Ms. Hawkins lead the Clap Out—making it even more meaningful as this was also her last day as a Cardinal. While we will miss her, we are excited for her next chapter as Principal Hawkins at Dr. Brown! ❤️🖤
To our 5th graders—once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal. And to all of our students and families, thank you for an incredible school year. Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer—we can’t wait to see you next year! ☀️
#LastDayOfSchool #CardinalPride #5thGradeClapOut
🏁💨 V is for VROOOOM! 💨🏁
Today in Kindergarten, we shifted into high gear for Letter “V” Day! Our little learners put their creativity to work and designed their very own cardboard cars before heading to the starting line for an exciting classroom car race! 🚗✨
From colorful designs to speedy finishes, students explored the letter V while having hands-on fun and showing off their imagination. The excitement was revved up as they watched their creations Vroooom across the race track!
Way to go, Kindergarten racers—thanks for driving learning forward! 🏁❤️🖤🤍
🎉 Career Day 2026 was a huge success at J.P. Ryon Elementary! 🎉
Thank you to all of our amazing presenters who volunteered their time on Monday, June 1, to share their careers, experiences, and advice with our students. Your willingness to inspire the next generation helped make the day meaningful and memorable for our Cardinals.
We appreciate our presenters, staff, volunteers, and student ambassadors for helping make Career Day a fantastic experience. ❤️🖤
#JPRyonElementary #CareerDay2026 #CardinalPride #FutureReady #ThankYouPresenters #RyonStrong
Thank you to all of our amazing presenters who volunteered their time on Monday, June 1, to share their careers, experiences, and advice with our students. Your willingness to inspire the next generation helped make the day meaningful and memorable for our Cardinals.
We appreciate our presenters, staff, volunteers, and student ambassadors for helping make Career Day a fantastic experience. ❤️🖤
#JPRyonElementary #CareerDay2026 #CardinalPride #FutureReady #ThankYouPresenters #RyonStrong
🏖️➕➖ Beach Day Meets Math Day! ☀️📚
Our 3rd grade students took learning outdoors as they brought the classroom outside for some beach-themed math fun with Ms. Naylor and Ms. Warren! Students practiced their math skills while enjoying the fresh air, engaging activities, and a little taste of summer. Learning is always more exciting when it comes with sunshine and creativity! 🌊🧮😎
#BeachThemedLearning #3rdGradeFun #MathInTheSun #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #CardinalPride
☀️🏃♀️🏃♂️ Field Day Fun! 🏅🎉
Our Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students had an amazing time at Field Day! From exciting races and games to lots of laughter and teamwork, our youngest Cardinals enjoyed a day full of fun, friendship, and school spirit. ❤️🖤🤍
Thank you to everyone who helped make this special day a success! #FieldDayFun #MakingMemories #CardinalPride #ElementaryFun
🍦 Shake, shake, shake! 🍦
Students in Ms. Joly’s class had a sweet time making homemade ice cream! From measuring ingredients to shaking their bags nonstop, they learned that a little teamwork and a lot of movement can turn science into a delicious treat. What a fun hands-on learning experience! 🥶✨
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) 2026-2027 school year officially begins for students in kindergarten through Grade 12 on Monday, Aug. 24. Students accepted in the CCPS prekindergarten program start school on Monday, Aug. 31.
Charles County Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering the Meals on the Move program this summer. The program will run June 24 through Aug. 7 at three designated sites in Charles County. The meal truck will be operated by CCPS food and nutrition services (FNS) staff. For more information visit www.ccboe.com.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will offer its Lunch on Us free summer meals program this summer at four designated school sites. The program will operate June 22 through Aug. 6, Monday through Thursday, for children ages 2 to 18. For more information visit www.ccboe.com.
