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HCPSS 2020-2021 Inclement Weather Protocols
HCPSS In-Person Opportunities Suspension Extended; Start of Winter Athletics Postponed
Families
Meals will be provided at no cost to all students any weekday school is in session through the 2020-2021 school year, at all schools, except Burleigh Manor MS and Hammond HS due to construction.
All daily meals will include breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack, and can be picked up at either meal time. Weekend meals also are available. Meals may be pre-ordered for pickup on Mondays or Thursdays only.
Guidelines for Meal Pickup by Designees
Meal Service at Wilde Lake Middle School Closed Dec. 2-11, 2020
Meal Service at Gorman Crossing Elementary School Closed Dec. 3-18, 2020
Students
Superintendent Michael J. Martirano in September presented “School Resource Officers in Schools” and initiated the first step in a highly-anticipated, extended conversation about the roles, purpose and outcomes of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Howard County schools, which will involve all school system stakeholders.
HCPSS Invites Stakeholder Input on the School Resource Officer Program
Students
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs are offered at Atholton (Army), Howard (Army) and Oakland Mills (Air Force) high schools. Each JROTC program provides an introduction to career opportunities in the United States Armed Forces and teaches principles of leadership, discipline and civic responsibility. Any student who wishes to participate in JROTC but does not attend one of the schools that offers the program may apply for participation.
HCPSS’ Apprenticeship Maryland career academy program enables students like Christohpher Borja to “earn and learn” through on-the-job training and related instruction. Borja, a senior at Long Reach HS, is gaining hands-on electrical experience through his apprenticeship with Altimate Electric and involvement in the renovation of Hammond High School.
The American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) recently recognized Daniel Desmond, Centennial High School German teacher and World Language instructional team leader, with a Goethe‐Institut/AATG Certificate of Merit. He is one of seven educators who has received this national award, which honors achievement in furthering German teaching in the United States.
As the behind-the-scenes staff member leading HCPSS’ staff well-being and recognition efforts, Alli Whitney works to address mental health and well-being for school system employees, as well as elevate staff through various recognitions. She also plays a large role in community engagement around major school system efforts, helping to support engagement opportunities and coordinating the work of various advisory committees.
HCPSS 2020-2021 Inclement Weather Protocols
Meal Service at Gorman Crossing Elementary School Closed Dec. 3-18, 2020
Meal Service at Wilde Lake Middle School Closed Dec. 2-11, 2020
Electrical Apprenticeship Program for Spring 2021
Stevens Forest Paraeducator Receives State Recognition
Nominations for HCPSS Principal and Teacher of the Year Due January 8, 2021
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