HCPSS News

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future was passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2021 to transform public education in the state into a world-class education system. HCPSS staff are extensively working to meet these goals in a manner that is programmatically appropriate and fiscally responsible.

Partnerships

Providing Support at Every Turn

Sheehy Toyota of Laurel has found a wide variety of ways to support students and staff at Laurel Woods Elementary School. Now, a formal partnership outlines plans for Sheehy Toyota’s continued support for LWES and participation in HCPSS’ Apprenticeship Program.

Celebrations

Worthington ES students outside the school.

Worthington ES Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School

The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized Worthington Elementary School as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. Worthington was selected for the Exemplary High Performing Schools category, which honors the state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.

BSAP Summer Institute students hold the newspaper they wrote.

BSAP Summer Institute Prepares Students for Success in School

Nearly 400 Howard County students took part in HCPSS’ BSAP Summer Institute, which provides a combination of academic acceleration and enrichment opportunities to students entering grades kindergarten through ninth, helping to prepare them for the new school year.

HCPSS Teacher Receives National Civic Education Award

Veterans Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Christian Pensiero has received the American Civic Education Teacher Award (ACETA) for 2024. She is one of only three teachers nationwide to win the award, which recognizes exceptional elementary and secondary civic education teachers.

New Program Provides Safe Space for Students to Build Creative Writing Skills

HCPSS’ “Navigating the Margins” extracurricular writing program provides opportunities for high school students to work with author-mentors and to explore and enhance their writing skills. Applications for participation in the 2024-2025 program are being accepted through Oct. 23.

Staff

Summer Orientation Sets New Educators Up for Success

Held annually before the school year begins, HCPSS’ New Educator Orientation is designed to welcome new educators to HCPSS, help build them relationships with colleagues, and provide them with essential information and resources to start the school year off strong.

Families

Canvas Features Support Families

HCPSS Connect is made up of several tools, including Synergy, Canvas and Family File, all of which provide access to a variety of student information and classroom instructional tools. Learn more about Canvas, HCPSS’ Learning Management System, through which parents/guardians and students can find upcoming assignments, grades, announcements and more.