Jennifer Rose – HCPSS News

HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committee; Apply by Dec. 20, 2024

HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on a policy committee on Policy 10030 Contests Sponsored by Outside Organizations.

Maryland State Department of Education Releases 2023-2024 School Report Cards

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) today released its 2023-2024 Maryland School Report Card, containing data about all schools in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and across the state of Maryland.

BSAP Saturday Math Academy Spring 2025 Program Registration Opens Jan. 4, 2025

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA) will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3 through 12 based on course availability. Registration will take place via HCPSS Connect on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached.

New Recruitment Initiative Seeks to Attract Diverse Educators to HCPSS

To better attract diverse teacher candidates, HCPSS staff have collaborated to develop Realistic, Engaging, Educational Learning Seminars (REELS), a new HCPSS initiative to recruit students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are enrolled in educational programs to teach in Howard County.

Taste Test Event Engages Community in School Meal Choices

More than 550 HCPSS students, staff and families attended HCPSS’ first-ever taste test event, held Nov. 14 at Guilford Park High School. Attendees had the opportunity to taste potential and existing school menu items and provide feedback on the items’ taste, texture, and appearance.

Long Reach High School Teacher and Coach Kevin Broadus Celebrates 50 Years as an Educator

Long Reach High School (LRHS) physical education teacher and girl’s field hockey volunteer coach Kevin Broadus has been referred to as a “legend” within both the Howard County Public School System and Howard County. Broadus has worked in many different schools at all levels of teaching, coaching and mentoring youth and is celebrating 45 years in the County, and 50 years as an educator in Maryland.

Update from the Superintendent on the Special Education Program Review

Ensuring that our special education services meet the needs of our students is critically important. So too is cultivating an environment that special educators desire to be a part of. To accomplish both objectives, HCPSS has initiated a comprehensive review of current special education processes, services and other supports to identify areas for immediate and long-term improvement.