HCPSS
HCPSS Students Lead the Way for New Legislation
Following the research, lobbying and activism of HCPSS students, legislation recently was signed to ban coal tar sealants in Howard County.
Art Teacher as Artist Showcase
Members of the public are invited to the Art Teacher As Artist showcase at the Department of Education and featuring works by HCPSS visual arts teachers. Showcase hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through November 20.
Students
New Policy Affirms Rights for Foreign-Born Students
Policy 1070 affirms that HCPSS welcomes and supports all students and families, regardless of their place of birth, immigration status or perceived immigration status.
Schools
Clemens Crossing Named National PTA School of Excellence
Clemens Crossing Elementary School and its PTA received the designation for their commitment to building an inclusive and welcoming school community.
Community
We’re Looking for Bus Drivers!
Independent contractors provide bus transportation for HCPSS students, and are hiring drivers.
Celebrations
Best Buddies Become Coaching Buddies
Leondro and Glenn were Best Buddies as students in the program at Atholton High School and are back together as the coach and assistant coach, respectively, of the Centennial High School JV Soccer team.
Staff Focus: Kevin Gilbert, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Gilbert helps to ensure that all educators have the commitment and resources to tackle biases, meet the needs of the whole student, and uplift student and family voices.
The Ins and Outs of School Transitions, November 29, 2018
IEPs: The Basics and Beyond, December 5, 2018
Parent/Teacher Conferences, November 19-21, 2018
High School Gifted and Talented Repertory and Symphony Orchestra – Fall Concert, December 2, 2018
Howard County Association of Student Councils Meeting (HCASC), November 14, 2018
American Education Week, November 12-16, 2018
CHS, HoHS Overcrowding Options Family Nights, November 26, 27, December 4, 2018
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, November 8
Raising Sexually Healthy Teens in a Sexually Unhealthy World, November 20, 2018
Oakland Mills Middle Receives 2018 Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant
Mount Hebron Students Win 2018 National Trophy Design Contest
Board Approves 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
High School Students Registered to Vote in Upcoming Election
Talbott Springs Elementary School Replacement Earns State Support
The Council of Elders Academy: Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being, November 10, 2018
The Launch of HCPSS’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group
Students at Seven Schools Turn Food Scraps Into Compost
Glenelg’s Wande Owens Breaks 28-Year-Old Howard County Career Rushing Record
Food and Nutrition Services Director Honored for Helping to Erasing Food Insecurity
Career Academies Information Session, November 8 & December 11, 2018
EdcampDSE: Explore Special Education in HCPSS – November 12, 2018
Howard County G/T Parent Academy: Navigating the College Admissions Process, November 8, 2018
Reservoir High School Teacher Honored by Maryland Art Education Association
Hammond High AP Wins 2018 Assistant Principal of the Year Award
Five HCPSS Teachers Receive 2018 Outstanding Mathematics Educator Awards
Mount View Middle School Band Selected for National Convention
Harper’s Choice Students Become Farm Hands for a Day
New Policy Affirms Rights and Protections for HCPSS Foreign-Born Students and Families
HCPSS Thanks Community Partners for Their Contributions
Clemens Crossing Named 2018-2020 National PTA School of Excellence
HCPSS Students Explore Social Sciences at Second Annual Symposium
Youth in Conversation – Countywide Student Dialogues, monthly through May 2019
Waterloo Elementary School Named 2018 National Blue Ribbon School
MSDE School Climate Survey To Be Administered This Fall
HCPSS to Report $37 Million Health Fund Deficit in Audited FY2018 Statement
Student Data Questionnaire Included in PSAT
Long Reach’s Mimi Britt Becomes First Female to Score a Touchdown
Bright Minds Foundation Grants Support Innovative Classroom Projects
Best Buddies Become Coaching Buddies
Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Partnership Engages Students in Environmental Stewardship
HCPSS/The Council of Elders 2018-2019 Community Academy Workshops
HCPSS Schools Earn 2018 EPA Energy Star
The Transition Journey, Parent to Parent, Monthly Through November 2018
HCPSS Launches Handle With Care Program
Youth Risk Behavior Survey To Be Conducted at 24 HCPSS Schools, September-November 2018
The Jeff George Agency Partnership Provides Innovative Technology for Students
Superintendent Presents Capital Budget Proposals
HCPSS Health Staff Participate in “Stop the Bleed” Training
HCPSS Superintendent Recognizes Longtime Substitute Teacher
HCPSS Scores on State Assessments Outpace Maryland Norms
New Partnership Promotes Arts Education
Wilde Lake Middle School Recognized as Maryland’s First Net Zero Energy School
Changing Destinations Partnership Engages Students in Global Citizenship