Superintendent's Update

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Last spring, Cecil County Public Schools began updating and verifying student contact records in PowerSchool to ensure that individuals listed as "Contact 2" have educational rights for their students.

Starting next week, CCPS is expanding automated communications to include these additional legal guardians (Contact 2/Guardian 2). Here is what you can expect:

• Attendance Notifications: Automated attendance calls will now automatically be sent to both Contact 1 and Contact 2 listed in PowerSchool. No action is needed on your part.

• Progress Reports & Interims: Beginning with the upcoming M1 Interims, report cards and interim updates sent via School Messenger will now be delivered to both Guardian 1 and Guardian 2.

If you need to update or verify the contacts listed for your student, please reach out directly to your school’s main office.

If your family qualified for Free & Reduced-Price Meal Benefits last school year, you must submit a new application for the current school year by Monday, October 12 to continue receiving benefits.

If a new application is not submitted by this date, your meal benefits will expire, and your student will be moved to full-pay meal status.

We encourage all families to complete an application, even if you do not believe you qualify. The application process is 100% confidential, and no information is shared with any outside agencies.

To apply, please visit: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

If you received a letter from the Food & Nutrition office that stated that your family has been approved for free meals this school year then there is NO need to fill out the application.

If you have any questions regarding meal benefits, please contact the Food & Nutrition Department at 410-996-6257.

School Volunteer Information

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) reminds all families to ensure their students' immunization records are completely up to date before the first day of school.

Elementary School Requirements (Grades K–5)

Under Maryland law, all elementary students must have proof of the following standard immunizations:

• DTaP / DTP / DT: 4–5 doses

• Polio: 3–4 doses

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses

• Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses

• Hepatitis B: 3 doses

Incoming 7th Grade Families — Action Required

Maryland state law requires all students entering 7th grade to have proof of two specific updated boosters before school begins:

• Tdap booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)

• Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4)

Need an Appointment?

We recommend contacting your child’s primary care physician as soon as possible to review their records and schedule any needed shots.

If you need an alternative, the Cecil County Health Department offers required school immunizations:

• Clinics: Immunization clinics begin in August (by appointment).

• Schedule: Call 410-996-5100 or check the attached flyer for details.

Key Information to Highlight

• Location: Elkton Middle School (615 North Street)

• Upcoming First Session: October 14th – Budgeting for Holidays and Life Events

• Schedule: Dinner provided from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Workshop from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

• Family Support: Free child care is offered during the sessions

• RSVP Link: https://tinyurl.com/FinancialLiteracyEMS

Join us on Wednesday, October 21 by wearing orange to send a strong, visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, let’s stand united against bullying and ensure everyone in our community feels safe and valued!

Wear Pink for Pink Out Day on Friday, October 23 🩷

Join us by wearing pink to send a strong, visible message of support, unity, and school spirit. Together, let’s fill our hallways with pink and show everyone in our school community how much we care!

The Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) meetings are resuming for the 26-27 school year. Please use this link for more information.

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