Students Engage in Discussions with HCPSS Leaders, Aiming to Make a Difference in Their Community

Student representatives from every Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school recently had the opportunity to meet with HCPSS leaders and Board of Education members. The event aimed to bridge a gap between students and adults within the school system, and provide a means for students to communicate issues of importance.

High School Advanced Research Program Information Night, Jan. 5, 2023

Parents/guardians of, and students in grades 8-11 are invited to attend a virtual information session on the HCPSS Advanced Research Program, which includes the high school Gifted and Talented Independent Research and Intern/Mentor courses.

Abisola Ayoola is Using Her Role as Student Member of the Board to Increase Student Engagement and Improve Student Experience

Abisola Ayoola has been hard at work since she became the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) last year. Ayoola will continue to work to engage students to improve student experiences and be sure all students have a voice in the issues that are most important to them.

Message from the Superintendent: In Response to National and Global Acts of Antisemitism

The following message was sent by the Superintendent to families and staff. I have been made aware by members of our local Jewish community and HCPSS staff of their fears related to ongoing acts of antisemitism both nationally and locally. I want all students, families, staff and community members to know that the Howard County […]

Inclusive Classes Teach Art, Communication and Empathy

Every week, students from two third-grade and two fifth-grade classes from Fulton Elementary School travel to the Cedar Lane School to participate in an inclusive art class. In addition to learning about different artists, artistic techniques, and mediums, students in the class learn how to communicate with and relate to students with special needs.

Newly Elected Board Members Sworn in; Board Elects New Chair and Vice Chair

Dr. Linfeng Chen and Jacky McCoy were sworn as members of the Board of Education at the Dec. 5 Board meeting They were elected to fill the two at-large vacancies on the Board following the decision by Vicky Cutroneo and Chao Wu to not seek reelection.

Staff Focus: Darius Martin, Mail Room Assistant

If you work in or have visited the Howard County Public Schools System’s Department of Education building/Central Office (CO), you probably know or have seen Darius Martin. Martin works in the mailroom, where he meters and records mail and packages, sorts mail for distribution via HCPSS’ pony express system, stuffs and labels materials, operates assorted office equipment (including a web-based package tracking system), and performs other administrative duties. Martin also hand-delivers and collects mail from Central Office staff twice a day.

Spring 2023 Evening School Registration Open Through Jan. 6, 2023

Online enrollment requests for spring semester original credit high school courses through the Innovative Pathways Evening Program are open through 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6. Enrollment requests may be submitted online through HCPSS Connect Synergy using the directions available online.

Staff Focus: Josh Wasilewski, Principal, Guilford Park High School

When the doors open to New High School #13 for students in August 2023, one of the first smiling faces students will see is that of Principal Josh Wasilewski, who by then will have been waiting an entire year to welcome his students into their new school.

HCPSS Class of 2023 Graduation Window, May 18-June 1, 2023

Howard County Public School System has confirmed the window for the 2023 high school graduations as Thursday, May 18 – Thursday, June 1, 2023. No graduations will be scheduled for Thursday evening, May 25 or Friday, May 26 due to Shavuot. In addition, no graduations will be scheduled for weekend dates or Memorial Day, May 30.