La Plata, MD – Charles County Public Schools is looking for feedback on the school calendar. The Board of Education approves school calendars two years in advance to provide for adequate planning and notification time. The Board is considering a proposal for the 2017-2018 school year.

The Board was presented with a proposal from CCPS staff at their Feb. 9 meeting for review, and will discuss the calendar at their March 8 meeting, followed by approval at the April 19 meeting. The proposal is posted on the Charles County Public Schools website at http://www.ccboe.com/calendar/Draft1718.pdf.

A survey with short questions about the 2017-18 calendar is available on the school system website at http://www.ccboe.com/aboutus/calendar/general.php.

Charles County Public Schools provides 26,300 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 36 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.