Superintendent's Update

The Carson Scholarship is awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 3.75 who have demonstrated humanitarian qualities. Many serve on student councils and school boards, have founded their own non-profit organizations, are taking college-level courses, and/or serve as mentors for younger students.

Constitution and Citizenship Day Link

Raising a family takes a village, and Cecil County Public Schools is committed to ensuring every home in our community has the tools and support it needs to thrive. Whether you are navigating daily parenting challenges, looking for fun weekend events, or seeking help with essential household needs, we’ve made it simple to find trusted, confidential local resources all in one easy-to-access newsletter.

What You’ll Discover on Our Resource Hub:

• Parenting & Mental Well-Being

• Essential Family Assistance:

• Health & School Readiness Tools

• District & Community Events

No matter where you are in your family’s journey, help is always within reach. Tap the link below to explore the full suite of free tools, community partnerships, and ongoing support designed to keep your family healthy, connected, and empowered all school year long!

Click Here to Access CCPS September Family Resources

We are reaching out to ask for your help—currently, we have about 40% of our families who have completed the annual contact information update. Having accurate details on file is crucial so we can reach you with emergency alerts, school news, and important updates.

If you have not done so yet, please complete the brief update by following these steps:

1. Locate the Email: Search your inbox for an email sent the week of August 24th containing instructions to log into or create a PowerSchool Enrollment account.

2. Update Your Details: Log in to review and submit your family's current contact information.

Note: If your child is brand new to CCPS this school year or transferred between CCPS schools over the summer, you do not need to take action. Your information was recently collected.

Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their updates, and thank you all for helping us keep our school community connected!

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.

As part of an annual routine requirement enacted by Maryland law (2024 Chapter 182), the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) has provided local school systems with model content to share with all families at the beginning of each school year.

This informative outreach is sent statewide to help keep our communities safe. Attached you will find MCSS's “A Parent’s Guide to Firearm Storage” bulletin (in English and Spanish).

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.

To honor America’s 250th anniversary and commemorate Constitution and Citizenship Day, CCPS is hosting a district-wide Spirit Week! We encourage all students, staff, and families to join in on the fun as we celebrate our nation’s history, civics, and future.

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

NEHS community members, families, staff, and former alumni are invited to purchase a special “End of an Era” commemorative T-shirt as we celebrate NEHS's history, memories, and traditions.

This shirt is a great way to honor the many years of memories made within the walls of NEHS and to have a keepsake as we prepare to close this chapter in our school’s history and move to the new NEHS/MS building for Fall 2027.

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