Treasure Perkins, a rising Thomas Stone High School Junior, was sworn in by Lisa E. Yates, clerk of the circuit court for Charles County, at the start of the June 26 Board work session as the new Student Member of the Board of Education of Charles County for the 2023-24 school year.
Perkins’ term is effective July 1. Student Board Members serve one-year terms. After reciting the oath of office, Perkins thanked her loved ones and shared her excitement to work with the Board this coming school year.
“I would like to give a shoutout to my mom because if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be here. A big shoutout to my sister because she’s my campaign manager. Shoutout to my godfather because he listens to my ideas and gives me clarity so thank you,” Perkins said. “I’m excited to be on the Board and change the school system so thank you.”
Perkins is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, most recently served as the Thomas Stone High School’s sophomore class president and has attended the Minority Law and Research Institute which is offered through the Southern University Law Center.
Outside of her studies, Perkins enjoys singing, writing and swimming.
The Student Member works with a committee of student liaisons, one student from each high school, throughout the school year. Each high school has a liaison, who is selected by methods approved by the school’s SGA and principal.
The following students are liaisons for the 2023-24 school year.
Tiwa Dapo-Adeyemo, Henry E. Lackey High School.
Elizabeth Tober, La Plata High School.
Erin Mairs, McDonough High School.
Shreeya Chada, North Point High School.
Mechelle Johnson-Reeves, St. Charles High School.
Christian Kotvis, Thomas Stone High School.
David Yum, Westlake High School.
Student members of the Charles County Association of Student Councils (CCASC) also selected new officers for the 2023-24 school year. Representing the CCASC next school year as leaders are Neveah Leftwich, president; Sydney Gunther, first vice president; and Kendall Potter, secretary. The positions of second vice president and charity coordinator are set to be filled in October.
Each year, student delegates elect CCASC officers. Schools develop their own methods for selecting CCASC student delegates. Each high school sends 15 delegates to monthly meetings and middle schools send up to 10 delegates. The CCASC is an organization consisting of student leaders from the county’s seven high schools and eight middle schools. The students meet throughout the year to discuss issues and concerns, as well as provide input to school system leaders or programs and policies.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,598 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 37 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).