HCPSS Program Creates Path for Paraeducators to Become Teachers

HCPSS offers teaching programs in conjunction with Towson University that are focused on special education and enable participants to earn both a degree and a teaching certificate–all while they continue to work as full-time paraeducators.

Conditional Teaching: A Pathway to Becoming a Professional Teacher

Conditionally certified teachers are teachers who need to complete coursework and/or assessments to meet professional certification requirements. They are given two (and in some instances four) years within which to complete that work. If they successfully do so, they can transition from a conditional certificate to a professional certificate.

HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committee by June 6, 2023

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites county residents to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of Policy Advisory Committees. Residents interested in participating may submit a statement of interest online by Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

HCPSS Students Selected to Participate in Carnegie Hall National Youth Orchestra Programs

Four Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students have been selected to participate in Carnegie Hall’s prestigious National Youth Orchestra programs this summer.

Reading Specialists Support Student Success in Reading and Beyond

Reading specialists aim to equip students with tools and resources that they can use to not only improve their reading level, but also succeed in school and beyond.

Growing Friendships and Produce in the Caring Crops Community Garden

Last year, students from Centennial High School (CHS) approached the administration at the Applications and Research Lab (ARL) to discuss using the space next to the greenhouse to establish a Zero Hunger Hub garden. Once the space at ARL was identified, they had to determine where to donate the produce they’d grow and landed on the HCPSS Homewood Center, located on the same property. Throughout their first growing season in the fall, the Homewood Center’s food pantry received regular donations totaling 15 pounds of fresh produce. They already have planted vegetables for spring and summer growing and will continue to donate to Homewood as produce is harvested.

HCPSS Job Fairs, June and July 2023

HCPSS is hosting three summer job fairs which are open to any individuals who are interested in the several areas of employment. Registration is required to attend.

Families Must Register for Bus Service

Families whose children are eligible for bus transportation must register through HCPSS Connect Synergy to receive bus service for the 2023-2024 school year. The transportation registration process will help HCPSS more accurately account for the number of students who plan to use buses.

Centennial HS Student Transforms Class Assignment into a Published Novel

Centennial High School junior Nicole Cavey set out to write a 3,000-word short story for her Honors English class. With encouragement and guidance from CHS English teacher Rus VanWestervelt, her story has evolved into “The Realm Crashers and the Shadow King,” a 91,500-word novel for young adults that is currently available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online booksellers.

HCPSS Students Advance to National History Day Competition

Twenty-one HCPSS students will advance to the National History Day Competition being held at the University of Maryland, College Park from June 11–15. The students advancing won first or second place at the statewide Maryland History Day Competition, held on May 6 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.