Dear Friend and Supporter:

How would you like to make a difference in the lives of local children in your community?  We are looking for community members to partner with the Chesapeake Public Charter School (CPCS) and honor the students and teachers making a difference in public education.

The Chesapeake Public Charter School first opened its doors in August of 2007 to over 160 students.  It is the first public charter school to be established in the tri-county area.  Since 2003, the state of Maryland has sanctioned public charter schools that function with greater autonomy and are therefore able to respond more effectively to students’ needs. Each year we continue to grow! We currently have over 540 enrolled and 500 students on our waiting list. 

As a public school whose operating budget is supported by state and local allocations, CPCS is tuition free; as a school of choice, CPCS is open to any child residing in St. Mary’s County, reflecting its full diversity.  The Chesapeake Charter School Alliance has entrusted the governance of the school to a Governing Board made up of leaders in education and business.  The mission of the Alliance is to focus on raising funds, not provided by any public sources, to augment local appropriations each year, in order to maintain the level of service that ensures that every student enrolled at the Chesapeake Public Charter School realizes his or her potential by becoming a successful learner and a contributor to the continued prosperity of our St. Mary’s family. 

To help us realize this fundraising goal the Chesapeake Charter School Alliance will hold an online auction in May 2024. To make the event a success, we need your help!  We are seeking donations of items, services, or monetary contributions and we hope you will strongly consider making a tax-deductible contribution to our event. The funds raised through this event will help to pay for a portion of staffing needs, environmental field trips, artist in residence programs, general school supplies, student elective classes, a salad bar for student lunch periods, and staff professional development.  

The continuation of the mission and vision of the Chesapeake Public Charter School relies on the generous financial support we receive from our community. If you have questions, please email me at shannon.norris1@gmail.com. 

If you are inclined to make a donation or contribution, please fill out the enclosed donation form and mail it to the address noted below.  To help us prepare, we ask that all donations are received no later than April 30th, 2024.. A receipt for tax purposes will also be provided upon receipt of any type of contribution.  

Non-Profit Tax ID # 42-1637758

Chesapeake Public Charter School

Attention: Shannon Norris

20945 Great Mills Rd.  Suite 501

Lexington Park, MD 20653

With our most sincere thanks for your support and generosity,

Shannon Norris

CCSA Treasurer