HCPSS
Principal and Teacher of the Year Winners and Nominees Celebrated
The awardees and nominees of the HCPSS 2019 Principal and Teacher of the Year awards were recognized at a Board of Education meeting in May.
Seeing School Through the Lens of a Student
Superintendent Martirano spent the day at Wilde Lake Middle School shadowing students to gain a better understanding of the academic experience from a student’s perspective. Here, he reflects on his experience.
Students
2019 High School Graduation Schedule
Dates for the 2019 commencement ceremonies have been announced. All ceremonies will be held at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane, which will be held at that school. Graduations will be available for viewing live on our website.
Students
Update on the 2018-2019 School Calendar
The last day of school for students will be Friday, June 21. Schools will dismiss three-hours early Wednesday, June 19-Friday, June 21, and there is no half-day Pre-K/RECC.
Partnerships
Teacher of the Year New Car Presentation Highlights Apple Ford Partnership
In a new partnership, Apple Ford will provide a free two-year lease on an Apple Ford vehicle for the Teacher of the Year, and will offer car purchase and repair discounts to all school system staff members.
Celebrations
WLHS’ Katie Volpe Named MCSS 2019 Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year
Kate Volpe, a social studies teacher and the 9th grade instructional team leader at Wilde Lake High School, was recently named Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the Maryland Council for Social Studies.
Staff Focus: Keith Artley, Instructor, HVAC Academy
As the first instructor in HCPSS’ new academy, Artley has worked tirelessly to build the program from the ground up, including getting the academy accredited.
Students Share Their JROTC Experiences
HCPSS Staff Recognized for Teachers of Color Recruitment Event
Board of Education to Hold Budget Work Sessions May 23 and June 3; Budget Adoption June 6, 2019
Pointers Run Elementary School Celebrates a Day of Art
Summer 2019 Food Service Program Expands to Help Children and Families in Need
HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Development/Revision Committees By May 31
2019 Senior Class Teachers of the Year
Dyslexia Workgroup Meetings, May-June 2019
HCPSS Schools Nurture Student Social-Emotional Well-Being
Guest Voices: High School Journalism Preserves Profession’s Integrity
Bright Minds Foundation and HCPSS Announce Selection of Outstanding HCPSS Alumni and Staff
HCPSS Schools Awarded 2019 Maryland Green School Recertification
High School Final Exams, June 18-21, 2019
Student Scientists Present Report Card on Howard County Watersheds
ARL Greenhouse Spring Sale, Through June 12, 2019
Long Reach, Oakland Mills Students Participate in Workshop with World Renowned Duo, Black Violin
Choose Civility Poster Contest Winners Recognized
HCPSS Superintendent Martirano Honored With Friend of the Farmer Award
HCEA Awarded NEA Grant to Help Build a Restorative Culture at HCPSS
HCPSS Students Named 2019 Carson Scholars
Bright Minds Foundation Announces School Meals Funding Campaign to Support Families in Need
New Policy Affirms Rights and Protections for HCPSS Foreign-Born Students and Families