HCPSSNews Stories
Robot Enables Home and Hospital Student to be Part of School Community
April 5th, 2022
In 2021, Ellicott Mills Middle School (EMMS) student Dylan underwent chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant that left him immuno-compromised and unable to physically attend school. With the help of robot Rosie, Dylan has been able to participate in class and establish himself as part of the EMMS community.
HCPSS Seeks Employers to Support Summer 2022 Teacher Externship Initiative
March 29th, 2022
The Howard County Public School System, in partnership with Bright Minds Foundation and the Superintendent’s Program Innovation Advisory Board, is looking for businesses and organizations willing to be involved in the HCPSS Teacher Externship Initiative.
Guest Voices: Singing the Praises of Music in Our Schools
March 29th, 2022
In honor of March being Music in Our Schools Month, we caught up with three of HCPSS’ outstanding music educators: Jeoung (Jay) Kim, orchestra director, Lime Kiln Middle School; Tiffany Walker, band director, Wilde Lake Middle School; and Alicia Wetmore, music teacher, Longfellow Elementary School.
HCPSS Class of 2022 Graduation Dates Set, May 26-June 3, 2022
March 29th, 2022
Howard County Public School System has announced the graduation ceremony schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. All ceremonies are scheduled to take place from May 26-June 3 in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held in person at that school. Graduations will be available for viewing live online and on-demand following each ceremony, and will be rebroadcast on the HCPSS local cable channel in Howard County (Comcast 95, Verizon 42).
Two Wilde Lake High Students Vie for Student Member of the Board; Election to be Held May 4, 2022
March 29th, 2022
The Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) will host the virtual general election for the 2022-23 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) Wednesday, May 4. Abisola Ayoola and Oliver Song—both students at Wilde Lake High School—are candidates for the position.
Bollman Bridge ES Math Teacher Selected as a Presidential Award Finalist
March 28th, 2022
Kate Sandoval, a math interventionist at Bollman Bridge Elementary School, has been named a Maryland finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for grades K-6 by the Maryland State Department of Education. Sandoval is one of just three finalists in mathematics in the state who will now compete at the national level.
HCPSS Students Advance to 2022 State History Day Competition
March 17th, 2022
The Howard County Public School System hosted its 18th annual History Day competition in early March. This year’s virtual event, sponsored by the Office of Secondary Social Studies and the Gifted and Talented Education Program, included 171 project entries presented by 264 students, representing 22 middle and five high schools.
Staff Focus: Terry Eberhardt, Music Coordinator
March 17th, 2022
Terry Eberhardt has always loved music. As a child, he put on concerts for his family, and sang in his elementary and middle school choruses while also experimenting with different instruments, including the organ, piano, clarinet and saxophone. He earned a scholarship to play percussion at a private high school. He found joy in all […]
HCPSS’ Internship Program Benefits Interns, Mentor Teachers and Students Alike
March 14th, 2022
HCPSS’ teacher interns provide support to students and teachers and gain valuable work experience in the process.
Mt. Hebron HS Student Wins 2022 U.S. Army Blues Solo Competition
March 8th, 2022
Mt. Hebron High School trumpet player Aiden Interrante recently won the 2022 U.S. Army Blues Solo Competition high school division. As the winner, he will perform at a concert this May with The Army Blues, the premiere jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army Band. He also will create a recording with the ensemble that will be live-streamed this summer.