HCPSSNews Stories
Community Advisory Council Seeks New Executive Committee Members by Feb. 18, 2022
February 1st, 2022
The Board of Education’s Community Advisory Council (CAC) announces an open call for leadership volunteers to serve on the Executive Committee for the 2022-2023 school year. Nominations are being accepted for Chair, 1st Vice Chair, 2nd Vice Chair, Secretary, and Policy Committee Chair. The CAC serves as liaison between the Board and the community at large, meets monthly during the school year, and reports directly to the Board. The Executive Committee receives from the community concerns, information, and inquiries about matters within the province of the Board and researches issues as appropriate.
HCPSS Student All-County Improv: An Evening of Comedy, Feb. 8, 2022
February 1st, 2022
The public is invited to attend a night of improv comedy featuring HCPSS high school students. There is a $5 suggested donation.
Career Academy Info Session, March 2, 2022
January 31st, 2022
Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend virtual information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Wednesday, March 2. The evening will include two 20-minute information sessions, beginning at 7 and 7:30 p.m.
G/T Advisory Seeks Nominations for Educator Recognition by March 4, 2022
January 31st, 2022
The annual HCPSS Educator Recognition Program sponsored by the Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee (GTAC) celebrates educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment to the needs of advanced-level learners and/or the Howard County G/T Education Program. Now through March 4, families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched the educational experience of advanced-level learners. ALL educators for whom submissions are received will be recognized.
2021-2022 Academic Calendar Updates, Jan.28, 2022
January 28th, 2022
At its Jan. 27 meeting, the Howard County Board of Education approved several modifications to the 2021-2022 current school year academic calendar.
Story Walk: Inspiring Reading at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
January 27th, 2022
This fall, Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School media specialist Laura Spangler decided to try a new way to engage her students and inspire them to read. Working with HCPSS’ Print Services team, she produced a series of panels featuring the text and illustrations from Kenard Pak’s children’s book “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” and placed them in a small garden area at the front of the school. The experience – known as a “StoryWalk” – gave students an enjoyable new way to relate to a story.
At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution
January 27th, 2022
During the week of Feb. 7, HCPSS will be distributing one at-home COVID-19 rapid test kit to every student and staff member. Each test kit contains two tests and is intended to support diagnostic testing at home when students or staff are experiencing COVID-like symptoms.
2022 Summer Programs Registration to Open Feb 1, 2022
January 26th, 2022
Online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students will open Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. for the following programs: BSAP Summer Institute (Entering Grades K-9) Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development (Entering Grades 1-8) Innovative Pathways High School (Entering Grade 9 and Current Grades 9-12) – Math and Science courses only STARTALK […]
Oakland Mills MS Project Empowers Students to Shape Library Book Collection
January 25th, 2022
Six years ago, Oakland Mills Middle School (OMMS) library media specialist Jennifer Hamilton was approached by an English teacher looking for ways to get her students more interested in reading. Hamilton’s suggestion: let students buy the books they want to read. Hamilton’s idea was well received. Three English classes were allotted $100 each to purchase […]
Apply for 2022-23 Project SEARCH by March 18, 2022
January 25th, 2022
Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program that prepares young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their last year of high school for competitive employment. Applications for 2022-23 Project Search are being accepted through Friday, March 18.