Thank you to Preston Auto Group for their recent donation of $5,100 to the Auto Service Technology program at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center. Pictured are both auto service classes with their instructors and representatives from Preston.

Dr. Cynthia McCabe, Superintendent, and Jon O’Neal, Assistant Superintendent of Operations, tour South Carroll High School science research programs with Mr. Justin Howes and SCHS senior Bella Mosko.

Happy National Teacher Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our terrific teachers and thank you for all you do!

CCPS held the Third Annual Spring Challenge on April 30th at Westminster High School. The Challenge gave students with disabilities an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of athletic events.

Career Tech Spotlight: Braydin Hawver is a student in the Building Maintenance program at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center and a senior at Manchester Valley High School.

The Board of Education will briefly convene in open session on Wednesday, May 14, at 2:00 p.m., in the Board Room at 125 North Court Street in Westminster, then proceed directly into closed session as permitted by the Maryland Open Meetings Act ... bit.ly/3Z5UqjY

Digital sign-up to speak at the Board meeting on Wed., May 14, at 4 p.m. will be available on the Carroll County Public Schools website beginning on Monday, May 12, at 4:00 p.m. and ending on Tuesday, May 13, at 9:00 p.m. bit.ly/41RwYqW

The Board of Education recognized outgoing Student Representative Chloe Kang from Liberty High School at Wednesday’s Board meeting for her outstanding service during the past year.

CCPS has achieved the prestigious designation of being among the Best Communities for Music Education, awarded by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. This marks the ninth consecutive year that CCPS has received this honor. bit.ly/3S4HLdl

The FSK Drama Club is hosting a theatre summer camp for all interested students exiting 2nd-7th grade. Students will learn about all aspects of theatre and perform a small show on the last day of camp for families and friends. Cost is $100. Register at our.show/te6xw9i9zl.

The Westminster HS FFA held its annual awards banquet at the Carroll County Farm Museum. Members were recognized for their achievements in FFA through Career and Leadership Development Events, Degree Ceremonies, and assorted workshops throughout the year. bit.ly/3SbpLhr

The Career and Technology Center held its Project Lead the Way Engineering Senior Trade Show, where seniors presented their capstone projects.

Marigold Khulpateea, a seventh grade student at Sykesville Middle School, has been selected as a winner of the annual poster contest sponsored by the Maryland Council on Economic Education. bit.ly/3FnBRkz

Congrats to the WES instrumental ensembles on an outstanding Spring concert at WHS Thursday Night! (Photo credit WES PTO)

All of our high school graduations will be livestreamed on the CCPS website and broadcast on Comcast Channels 21 and 1086, beginning June 2nd. To view the graduation schedule and access the link to the livestream, go to bit.ly/4ki32g9.

The Board of Education will briefly convene in open session on Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m. at 125 North Court Street in Westminster, then proceed directly into closed session as permitted by the Maryland Open Meetings Act, Section 3-305 (b) … bit.ly/3Szw2DR