St. Charles High School Community Meeting

The Charles County Public Schools held a community meeting on May 6, 2026, at St. Charles High School to address recent safety concerns following incidents involving weapons on campus. Superintendent Dr. Maria Navarro outlined current and planned safety measures, including the installation of an outdoor camera system at St. Charles High School, expansion of gun detection software to all schools, and acquisition of portable weapon detection equipment. The school system is also seeking funding from county commissioners to support these initiatives and additional mental health services for students and staff. The meeting included a Q&A session to engage the community and gather input on further safety enhancements. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion emphasized budget requests and procurement plans related to school safety technology and mental health support services.