HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committees by July 15, 2022

HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on several SY22-23 Policy Advisory Committees. The committees will include at least one member representing the general resident stakeholder group. Members of these committees attend 3-4 meetings to discuss and make policy recommendations to the Superintendent.

HCPSS Enhances Pre-K Program for Fall 2022

HCPSS is excited to offer an enhanced prekindergarten program, starting in fall 2022. Beginning in August with the start of the 2022-2023 school year, full-day Pre-K, currently offered in seven schools, will be available at 17 elementary schools throughout the county.

Building a Culture of Kindness, Inclusion and Respect: HCPSS’ Positive Approach to Preventing and Addressing Bullying

HCPSS uses a variety of tools and techniques to prevent and address bullying.

2022 Bright Minds Grants Support Innovative Classroom Projects

Eighteen Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) educators have been awarded grants by the Bright Minds Foundation, the school system’s education foundation. The grants, totaling nearly $25,000, will be used to fund innovative instructional projects during the 2022-2023 school year.

HCPSS Students’ Research and Advocacy Yields New State Law

After years of research and advocacy, HCPSS students have helped to pass HB 133, a Maryland state law that bans the use of coal tar sealants. The law will take effect on October 1, 2023.

ARL Team Places Second in National Personal Finance Challenge

For the second consecutive year, the Academy of Finance team from the HCPSS Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) ranked as first runner-up in this year’s National Personal Finance Challenge, organized by the Council for Economic Education. To reach the national competition, school teams had to first win state titles and then rise to the top in a semifinal competition in May.

Guilford ES Wins Second Green Flag Award for Environmental Achievement

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Eco-Schools USA program has awarded Guilford Elementary School (GES) its Green Flag for the school’s exceptional achievement in educating for sustainability, improving the environmental footprint of the school grounds, facility and curriculum. Guilford is only the 8th school in Maryland and the 128th in the United States to receive the prestigious Green Flag, Eco-Schools’ highest honor. This is Guilford’s second Green Flag Award.

Intern/Mentor Program Provides Students with Unique Skills and Experiences, Preparing Them for Post-High School Success

Open to high school juniors and seniors, HCPSS’ G/T intern/mentor program is a year-long, credit-bearing course enabling students to work with a mentor in the community to identify a problem or question on a topic of the students’ choosing, conduct research, and make a meaningful contribution to the field of study.

HCPSS’ American Sign Language Interpreters Facilitate Educational Access and Engagement

HCPSS’ deaf and hard of hearing students have access to a range of support services, including those provided by the district’s American Sign Language (ASL) Educational Interpreters.

HCPSS Pride Week Creates Opportunities for Visibility, Advocacy, and Community

HCPSS is hosting its inaugural Pride Week June 6-12. The week of events will feature a range of activities open to the Howard County community.