HCPSSNews Stories
Inclusive Classes Teach Art, Communication and Empathy
December 6th, 2022
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
December 5th, 2022
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
December 5th, 2022
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
November 29th, 2022
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
November 28th, 2022
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
November 18th, 2022
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.
Howard County Board of Education Finalizes Redistricting Process to Open New High School #13
November 17th, 2022
On November 17, 2022, the Board of Education finalized its Attendance Area Adjustment Plan related to the redistricting process to open New High School #13. Additionally, the Board voted to exempt several student groups from the redistricting decision, allowing them the option of remaining at their current school or attending the newly assigned school.
Nominations for HCPSS Principal and Teacher of the Year Due Jan. 4, 2023
November 9th, 2022
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 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
HCPSS Scores With First Female Football Head Coach, WLHS’ Chantal Thacker
November 8th, 2022
After three years as the defensive coordinator for Wilde Lake High School’s (WLHS’) JV football team, Chantal Thacker has stepped into a new role as the team’s head coach. Thacker, who teaches science at WLHS and plays linebacker for the D.C. Divas football team, is the first female head coach in Howard County.
Federal Impact Aid Forms Due by Dec. 12, 2022
November 2nd, 2022
Parents/guardians who work on a federal property in Maryland and/or are a member of a uniformed service qualify HCPSS to receive additional federal funding. The Federal Impact Aid programs provide financial assistance to school districts that enroll federally connected children. At HCPSS, Impact Aid supplements the operating budget to enhance the teaching and learning that takes place in Howard County classrooms.