HCPSSNew Recruitment Initiative Seeks to Attract Diverse Educators to HCPSS
To better attract diverse teacher candidates, HCPSS staff have collaborated to develop Realistic, Engaging, Educational Learning Seminars (REELS), a new HCPSS initiative to recruit students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are enrolled in educational programs to teach in Howard County.
Taste Test Event Engages Community in School Meal Choices
More than 550 HCPSS students, staff and families attended HCPSS’ first-ever taste test event, held Nov. 14 at Guilford Park High School. Attendees had the opportunity to taste potential and existing school menu items and provide feedback on the items’ taste, texture, and appearance.
Long Reach High School Teacher and Coach Kevin Broadus Celebrates 50 Years as an Educator
Long Reach High School (LRHS) physical education teacher and girl’s field hockey volunteer coach Kevin Broadus has been referred to as a “legend” within both the Howard County Public School System and Howard County. Broadus has worked in many different schools at all levels of teaching, coaching and mentoring youth and is celebrating 45 years in the County, and 50 years as an educator in Maryland.
Update from the Superintendent on the Special Education Program Review
Ensuring that our special education services meet the needs of our students is critically important. So too is cultivating an environment that special educators desire to be a part of. To accomplish both objectives, HCPSS has initiated a comprehensive review of current special education processes, services and other supports to identify areas for immediate and long-term improvement.
Road to Kindergarten 2025 Workshops
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2024? Please save the date and join us for an upcoming Road to Kindergarten parent information session. All sessions will run 6:30-7:30 p.m. and cover the same content.
Reminder! HCPSS Emergency Notification Procedures
In emergency situations (including inclement weather), information will be shared with the community through the HCPSS website, email and text, Twitter and the HCPSS hotline.
Board of Education Virtual Policy Committee Meeting, Nov. 13, 2024
The Board of Education Policy Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting may be accessed live online.
Letter from the Superintendent – In Celebration of Veterans Day
Today, we thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military – whether in times of conflict or peace. These individuals make great sacrifices so that we can have the freedoms and opportunities that we enjoy each day.
Letter from the HCPSS Superintendent – 2024 Election
This letter was sent by Superintedent Barnes regarding the 2024 election.
Nominations for HCPSS Principal and Teacher of the Year Due Jan. 3, 2025
Nominations are now open for the annual Howard County Public School System Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards. All nominations are due no later than midnight, Friday, January 3, 2025.