June 4, 2026

Schools Accepting Applications for Academy Programs

Academy

Online applications for three St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ academy programs: Visual and Performing Arts, Global and International Studies, and the STEM Academy are being accepted. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.

Green Holly Honored as Distinguished Title I School

Green Holly

Green Holly Elementary has been named a National Distinguished ESEA/Title I school. The Lexington Park school is the only Title I school in the state of Maryland to receive the recognition.

Schools Earn Music Education Award

Music Education

For the third consecutive year, St. Mary’s County Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Kindergarten Registration Opens May 6

Kindergarten

Registration for St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ kindergarten for the 2024–2025 school year will begin May 6 and continue throughout the summer.

Check Out These Back-to-School Events

Town Hall

Back to School season is here. Whether you’re in need of supplies and local resources or have the ability to donate extra — check out this list of events.

St. Mary’s Kindergarten Enrollment Open

Charter School

Registration for St. Mary’s County kindergarten for the 2023–2024 school year has begun and will continue throughout the summer.

New Honor Is Music to Educators’ Ears

Music

St. Mary’s County Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its commitment to music education.

Schools Open Registration for Summer Camps

Summer

St. Mary’s County Public Schools is accepting registration until May 31 for 2022 summer camps.

Learn This Summer at Aerospace Camp

Aerospace Camp

Kids from second grade to high school juniors can sign up until May 15 for Summer Aerospace Camp, offered by The Patuxent Partnership and St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Camp sessions are set for July 2018 at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown, MD.

STEM Festival Promises Mind-Bending Day

STEM

The 2016 St. Mary’s County STEM Festival Nov. 5 offers brain aerobics for students. The event will be held at the county fairgrounds in Leonardtown, MD.