News Release, St. Mary’s County Public Schools

LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools will host three Rising Freshman Orientation Nights this March. The purpose of the events is to provide an opportunity for rising 9th graders and their families to preview 9th grade course selections, learn about available Academies and Pathways, meet counselors and school administrators, and get an overview of high school graduation requirements.

The Rising Freshman Orientation Nights will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6th at Leonardtown High School; Thursday, March 7th at Great Mills High School; and Thursday, March 14th at Chopticon High School.

Families are welcome to attend any night. All information will be repeated each night. For more information, contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at 301-475-5511, extension 32104 or email classof2023@smcps.org.

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