HCPSS Visual Arts Educators Win Maryland Art Education Association District Awards

Five HCPSS visual arts teachers have been honored with District Level Awards by the Maryland Art Education Association (MAEA). The teachers—Sammy Lerch (Phelps Luck ES), Amanda Pincheira (Running Brook ES), Bradford Sweet-Laughlin (Elkridge Landing MS), Monique Johnson (Reservoir HS), and Hannah Green (Centennial HS)—were recognized for making a significant difference in students’ lives and working to support, grow, and develop dynamic educational experiences for students and district arts communities in Howard County.

Laurel Woods ES/Sheehy Toyota Partnership Provides Student and Staff Support at Every Turn

Over the past year, Sheehy Toyota of Laurel has found a wide variety of ways to support students and staff at Laurel Woods Elementary School. The partnership was formalized in April, outlining plans for Sheehy Toyota’s continued support for LWES and participation in HCPSS’ Apprenticeship Program.

Preparing for Graduation Ceremonies

The Class of 2024 ceremonies begin Thursday, May 23 and run through Friday, May 31. Please visit the HCPSS website, www.hcpss.org, for comprehensive information related to graduation ceremonies.

Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, May 22, 2024

The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, to discuss personnel and a legal matter.

Young STEAM Ambassadors Emerge at Patuxent Valley Middle School

Last week, Patuxent Valley Middle School (PVMS) hosted a GenCyber Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Night which was the culminating event to celebrate a two-year long GenCyber program fueled by a grant award from the National Security Agency (NSA). NSA generously awarded PVMS one of the largest grant awards to an HCPSS school […]

Film Festival Enables Students to Put Ideas Into Action

HCPSS middle school students from across the county gathered earlier this month for the 2024 Movies That Matter Film Festival. The event featured a selection of films made by students enrolled in the Gifted and Talented (G/T) instructional film seminar at their school.

Glenelg HS Student Mural Reflects Diversity and Inclusion

Glenelg High School senior, Black Student Achievement Program member, and Graphic Design Academy student Juliana Thornton’s new mural, on display at GHS, aims to show students that they are seen and valued, and that all are welcome at the school.

Wellness Workshops and Support for Parents

In partnership with Backpack Healthcare and Congruent Counseling/Integrative Counseling, HCPSS presents a spring/summer series of “Wellness Workshops and Support for Parents.” All HCPSS parents/guardians are invited to take part in these free, virtual workshops. Please direct questions to Kami Wagner at kami_wagner@hcpss.org. Ask a Clinician About Teen Substance Health and Mental Health Sessions will be […]

Provide Feedback on HCPSS Inclement Weather Asynchronous Instruction Plan by May 24, 2024

As it has for the last several years, the Maryland State Department of Education will allow local school systems to use inclement weather days as asynchronous school days for the 2024-2025 school year. If approved by the Board of Education, HCPSS will repurpose up to three inclement weather days as asynchronous instruction days.

HCPSS Students Advance to National History Day Competition

Twenty-three Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students will advance to nationals after placing in the Maryland History Day competition. The 2024 National Contest will be held in June at the University of Maryland, College Park.