La Plata, Md. – March 14, 2020 – Charles County Government is announcing several closures and cancellations in order to protect the public health and safety of its residents as new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are confirmed in Maryland, including at least one case in Charles County.
Major changes to Charles County Government and affiliated agencies’ operating schedules include:
• All school-based community centers, Charles County Schools’ indoor pools, Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center, and Port Tobacco Recreation Center are closed through March 30.
• Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center will be closed through March 23. County staff will reassess its status for reopening after that date.
• All Senior Centers and Nanjemoy Community Center are closed until further notice, and all scheduled programs, activities, and classes are cancelled.
• Meals on Wheels will be cancelled beginning Monday, Mar. 16 until further notice.
• Commissioners Quarterly Town Hall Meeting, District 4 Town Hall Meeting, and District 1 Town Hall Meeting are cancelled.
• Charles County Public Schools are closed from March 16 – 27. For full details, visit www.ccboe.com.
• Charles County Public Library branches are closed March 13 – 28, and all events and programs are cancelled through April 30. For full details, visit www.ccplonline.org.
County services that remain on a normal operating schedule include the Charles County Treasury Office, Tri-County Animal Shelter, VanGO, AlphaBEST child care at Port Tobacco, curbside recycling, and landfill and recycling centers. Charles County Government plans to evaluate its operational capacity and telework options for non-essential employees and plans to announce any further operational changes as needed. The full list of closures and cancellations is available and will remain updated online at: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/government/operating-schedule.
The Charles County Department of Health has set up a call center to respond to inquiries from the public. Please call the department at 301-609-6717 if you have an urgent question or concern. The hours of operation include today, March 13 until 7 p.m.; Saturday through Sunday (March 14-15) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For the latest updates on the Coronavirus, including how to protect yourself from it and what to do if you suspect you are infected, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/services/health-and-human-services/covid-19.
Charles County Department of Health Establish COVID-19 Call Center:
Contact the Charles County Department of Health with questions about COVID-19 at 301-609-6717. The hours of operation will be Friday, March 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday, March 14th and 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The call center will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
CCPS events canceled due to school system closure:
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has canceled several events due to the school closure in effect from March 16 to March 27. The following is a list of canceled events during the closure. Announcements of any make up activities or rescheduled events, as well as any newly canceled events, will be made as determined.
• March 14, SAT exam at Westlake High School;
• March 14, MathCounts state competition;
• March 16, All Hazard Committee meeting at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building;
• March 16, Gang Intervention Meeting at Starkey;
• March 16-27, All-County Band, Chorus and Orchestra rehearsals;
• March 16-17, Elementary School Voluntary Transfer Fair;
• March 17, Educators Rising state competition;
• March 18, English as a Second Language (ESOL) Literacy Night at J.P. Ryon Elementary School;
• March 18, ESOL Community Connections at Waldorf West Library;
• March 18-19, District chorus assessments;
• March 18, Coffee and Conversation at Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School;
• March 18, Guys, Girl, Games and Grubs event at Indian Head Elementary School;
• March 16-20, Middle school basketball tournaments and finals;
• March 19, Youth Art Month Reception at Starkey;
• March 19, STEM Night at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School;
• March 19, Math and Literacy Night at Eva Turner Elementary School;
• March 20, Senior Citizen Prom at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Hall;
• March 21, Early Learning Launch at La Plata High School;
• March 21, Career Fair at North Point High School;
• March 21-22, First Robotics Competition;
• March 23, Board of Education scheduled work session at the Starkey Building;
• March 23, Discipline Review Committee meeting at Westlake;
• March 24, Spelling Bee at Mattawoman Middle School;
• March 25-26, Secondary Level Volunteer Transfer Fair;
• March 25, Superintendent’s High School Advisory Committee meeting at St. Charles High School;
• March 25, Family Connections ESOL event at Waldorf West Library;
• March 25, Women to Women event at Ryon;
• March 25-27, the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) Convention in Ocean City;
• March 26, CCPS Years of Service Ceremony at Starkey;
• March 26, Leadership Extension Application and Development (LEAD) program meeting at Theodore G. Davis Middle School;
• March 26-27, Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) events at North Point;
• March 26-28, Henry E. Lackey High School spring production;
• March 27-29, St. Charles High School spring production;
• March 27, Communication Action Meeting at Starkey;
• March 28, Destination Imagination (DI) state competition at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and
• April 4, LEGO Robotics event at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM).
CCPS posts the most up-to-date information on its website, ccboe.com. Visit https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/coronavirus-information for the latest information.