Welcome to St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) where over 94% of our students graduate ready to take on the challenges of college or careers. With almost 18,000 students, our school system is large enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs and services, yet small enough to maintain an atmosphere of friendliness, helpfulness, and personalized service. Our work is driven by three planning documents. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR STAFF

Schools that are well maintained, thoughtfully updated, and accommodating to all students and their learning demonstrate our commitment to giving our students the best we can offer – in our classrooms, gymnasiums, theaters, and playing fields.

OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

St. Mary’s County Public Schools’s “Equity Matters” platform highlights celebrations in Educational Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Achievement in all of our school communities while providing resources and support for promoting excellence and equity for students, families, and communities.

We understand that education must engage students and align to their interests and aspirations. To do this, we provide a tailored educational experience to our learners, offering choice of courses and academic pathways. We are particularly proud of our signature academic pathways: the STEM Academy, The Academy of Global International Studies, The National Academy of Finance and our newest addition, the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. Couple this with our James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center and the possibilities for our students reflects the needs of the 21st Century.