Superintendent's Update

Dear CCPS Families -

What a wonderful week of celebration we have had! We were honored to host our Service Recognition Gala on Wednesday evening at Schaefer's Canal House. It was a true pleasure to recognize and thank our devoted staff members who have given 30, 35, and 40 years of service to our students and schools. Their commitment is the foundation of our district’s success, and we were thrilled to celebrate their lasting impact on our community.

Throughout this week, we have also been celebrating our students' outstanding academic achievements! We’ve held numerous award ceremonies across the district to recognize the success of the first marking period. I am proud to announce that we had a total of 5,265 Honor Roll recipients, including 1,964 students in our elementary schools and 3,301 students in our secondary schools. This level of accomplishment is a testament to the hard work of our students, the support of their families, and the dedication of our teaching staff.

This evening, we wish the Elkton and Perryville High School football teams good luck as they continue their playoff journey! We are cheering you on and are proud of your success this season.

Finally, as we head into next week, I wish every family a very Happy Thanksgiving. Please take this well-deserved time to rest, reflect, and enjoy the holiday with your family and friends.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey A. Lawson, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

RSHS Marching Band

The Rising Sun High School Tiger Band won the Tournament of Bands, Chapter 9, Group 2A Champions with the program entitled "Western Side Story."

Community Member of the Month - #LiveForThomas Foundation

Your commitment to student well-being and peer support continues to make a lasting impact across our schools.

NEMHS New Construction

CES Boiler Replacement

ASC Roof Replacement

TEES Breakfast Club

NEHS Hope Squad

RSHS Food Drive

NEHS First FAFSA College Application

TEES Feelings Car

As the holidays approach and the cold weather sets in, families often face extra pressure and needs. Please remember that it is always okay to reach out for help when you or your loved ones need assistance. The Cecil County Health Department's resource website, cecilcountyhealth.findhelp.com, is here to support you by quickly linking you to a wide range of resources available right here in our community, including assistance with food, heating, housing, medical care, and more.

Our Community Schools and the Student Services Department also want to wish all families a pleasant and restful Thanksgiving break. May your time be filled with warmth, delicious food, and the joy of spending time with loved ones.

The annual CCLC Young Author Contest invites students across Cecil County to showcase their creativity and writing talents! Participants can submit original works of poetry or short fiction for a chance to be recognized at the county and state levels. This contest encourages students to develop their voice as writers and celebrate the joy of storytelling.

Click here to order or scan the QR code in the attachment.

*Sales end on November 25th. Pickup will be in the EHS cafeteria on Wednesday, December 3rd from 3-6:00 PM.

Application Information

Public Input for the Cecil County Threats and Hazards Identification (THIRA). This project will serve as a foundational piece for the new five-year cycle of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The THIRA assessment helps you, your community, and Cecil County identify efforts to prepare, respond to, and recover from a disaster. The survey will also help us determine projects that could improve areas for you and your community. Helping you become better prepared to respond and recover from a disaster. The survey results will serve as data and information to identify known capabilities, those wishing to improve capabilities, known identified gaps, areas for improvement, or challenges that may exist. Cecil County Department of Emergency Services would like your assistance by completing this form.

This survey could take approximately 2-5 minutes to complete. Please scan the QR code or click on this link.

Any specific questions, please contact Cecil County Department of Emergency Services/Emergency Planner Michael Berth at michael.berth@cecilcountymd.gov.

The deadline for this survey will be January 20, 2026.

We’re excited to share that Ms. Dianna Taylor’s Summer 2026 trip to Ireland, Scotland, and England still has spots available! To make this opportunity even better, families who enroll by September 30th will receive $100 off before the tour price increases.

If you’d like to learn more, Ms. Taylor can be contacted directly at dtaylor@ccps.org.

Enrollment link: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2834879FK

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Superintendent's Update