Update on Redistricting Process to Open New High School #13

During the Sept. 21 Board of Education work session, two Board motions were passed, clarifying the implication of boundary adjustments under review.
Update on Redistricting Process to Open New High School #13
On Sept. 21, the Howard County Board of Education held a work session related to the redistricting process to open New High School #13.

During the work session, two Board motions were passed, clarifying the implication of boundary adjustments under review.

The first motion exempts all rising 11th graders and provides the ability to opt-in for transportation. The second motion affirms that only rising 9th and rising 10th grade students will be redistricted to open New High School #13. This motion confirms that rising 11th and rising 12th graders will be exempt from being redistricted during this process. The Board also made several motions to request more data from HCPSS staff and consultants from Cooperative Strategies to inform the discussions that will occur at the next work session, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Virtual Parent Empowerment Conference, October 10, 2022

HCPSS’ Department of Special Education is hosting a virtual Parent Empowerment Conference on October 10. The conference will benefit both seasoned parents and those new to special education and will help you advocate for your child and be active and informed members of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team.

Howard County G/T Program Information Nights, Oct. 13 and 27

HCPSS families interested in the Gifted and Talented (GT) Program are invited to come learn about the advanced-level offerings available and how their students can become involved. The evening will begin with an overview of GT Education Program offerings followed by a question and answer session with Central Office GT Education Program staff. Elementary and Secondary programs will be covered on separate days. Families may attend one or both nights.

Feria de recursos en celebración de la herencia hispana, 6 de octubre de 2022

En celebración del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, el Programa de Logro Hispano de HCPSS organizará una Feria de Recursos a nivel condado el jueves 6 de octubre en la Escuela Primaria Deep Run.

Career Academy Info Sessions, November 9 and December 13, 2022

Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Wednesday, November 9 or Tuesday, Dec 13 at the Applications and Research Laboratory. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions and then open to visit a third academy beginning at 6:30 p.m.

HVAC Apprenticeship Provides HCPSS Staff with a Unique Growth Opportunity

Through the HVAC Apprenticeship, HCPSS employees are able to apprentice with trained HCPSS HVAC technicians and complete the 8,000 hours of on-the-job training required to earn a state license.

HCPSS Seeks Members for Health and Physical Education Curriculum Advisory Committees

HCPSS is currently seeking members to participate on its Health and Physical Education Curriculum Advisory Committees. Committee members will share ideas, distribute information, and advise the HCPSS Office of Health and Physical Education on the selection of new instructional materials in accordance with Policy 8040 – Selection of Instructional Materials.

Superintendent Presents FY24 Capital Budget Proposal

Howard County Public School System Superintendent Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D. presented his Proposed Capital Budget for fiscal year 2024 (FY 2024), FY 2025–2029 Capital Improvement Program, and FY 2024–2033 Long-Range Master Plan to the Howard County Board of Education on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall 2022 Program – Registration Opens Sept. 24, 2022

This year, the BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability.

Transition Fair, Oct. 12, 2022

Students 14 years of age and older who receive special education services and their parents are encouraged to attend this event and learn about community and school resources available for youth with disabilities to prepare for adult life.