Superintendent's Update

Dear CCPS Families -

Happy New Year! I hope your 2026 is off to an excellent start and that you returned from the winter break with renewed energy and focus. As we settle back into our routines, there is much to celebrate and look forward to across our district. We are quickly approaching the end of the second marking period on Friday, January 23. I encourage all of our students to stay focused and connect with their teachers this week to ensure all assignments are in good standing as we wrap up the first half of the year.

Beyond the classroom, our winter sports are now in full swing. It has been a joy to see our student-athletes back on the courts, mats, and in the pools, and I want to thank our coaches, parents, and fans for the incredible spirit and sportsmanship you bring to every event.

We are also thrilled to highlight the creative talent within our schools through the Winter Art Exhibit, currently on display at the Milburn Theatre through January 30. This showcase features an impressive variety of works created by our dedicated students. I invite you to attend the Open House on Saturday, January 17, at 10:00 AM to see these beautiful masterpieces firsthand and celebrate the vision of our young artists.

Thank you for your continued support of Cecil County Public Schools.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey A. Lawson, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Are you looking for a helping hand or a way to give back to our community? This month’s Cecil County Connections is all about bringing us together. Inside, you’ll find a guide to local support groups where you can find real connection and a soft place to land. You can also learn how to support a local organization dedicated to helping our children thrive. Plus, we have the new Den 22 schedules—a fantastic way for young people (ages 12-24) to find their own sense of community and belonging. Den 22 is located in North East but open to everyone.

There is so much waiting for you right here in Cecil County.

Click the link HERE to see what’s happening and join the conversation!

FAFSA Workshop at EHS

RSES's Paw-some Behavior and Attendance Incentive

BVES's Breakfast with Buddies Event

Nominations are now being accepted for Cecil County’s Teacher of the Year award. This program recognizes those teachers who deliver high quality daily instruction to their students and set high expectations for themselves, their students, and their schools. Students, colleagues, parents, administrators, community leaders, and others are encouraged to submit the name of a quality educator who represents the best of the teaching profession.

Application Link

The Maryland Report Card summarizes how a school performed on the Maryland accountability system. The results reflect school performance in multiple areas, including: Academic Achievement, Academic Progress (for elementary and middle schools), School Quality, and Student Success, as well as Graduation Rates and College and Career Readiness (for high schools).

To visit the archived 2025 Maryland Report Card site, visit https://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/

In addition , you can find viewing instructions for this site using this link - MD Report Card Viewing Instructions.

Registration is now open for the UCSCA Summer Camp.

https://forms.gle/LXjjYfBJHHAZbR9V8

NEMHS Replacement

ASC Building Rooftop Replacement

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.

Join us for the Fourth Annual Multilingual Family & Community Fair on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 5:30–7:15 PM.

Celebrate language, culture, and community with families from across the area. Enjoy interactive activities, resources, and performances.

Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this vibrant evening of connection and celebration!

CCPS is excited to offer a series of free summer camps for students this year! These popular programs fill up quickly, so scan the QR code to secure your spot.

Please note: Students should bring a packed lunch. All other materials and activities are provided.

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