HCPSSNews Stories
New GHS Mural Aims to Inspire Athletes, Enhance School Grounds
September 22nd, 2021
Note: this text is unedited. By Kara Rivenbark, Glenelg High School senior The idea for the mural sprang up during a normal day of track practice. My friends, Sierra and Dayna Rohmann, and I were doing a workout on the track, where we happened to be looking at the long grey wall beside us. A […]
Mt. Hebron HS Football Players Team Up with Waverly ES Students to Inspire Success
September 20th, 2021
Through a new partnership, Mt. Hebron High School football players are building relationships with Waverly Elementary School students, providing academic support as well as mentorship.
SpeakUp HoCo! Events, 2021-2022
September 20th, 2021
SpeakUp HoCo! invites high school students to “talk about what matters to you”, including discussions on how to create relationships and thriving communities across cultural and racial divisions. Participants practice dialogue and facilitation skills, make podcasts, take part in trainings and more.
Health and Safety Updates and Reminders, Sept. 17, 2021
September 17th, 2021
Health and safety updates and reminders include information on instructional supports during quarantine, daily health checks, the HCPSS COVID-19 dashboard, in-school COVID testing, and the staff vaccination/testing program.
Winter Clothing Drives Benefit HCPSS Students
September 15th, 2021
HCPSS partners Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the MultiService Center are sponsoring winter clothing drives this fall. Donations are currently being accepted at the dates and locations below. Any family in need may pick up donated items, with no registration or proof of need required. The coat drives benefit families served by the HCPSS Pupil Personnel Services office.
Update on Installation of HEPA Filters and Outdoor Tents, Sept. 15, 2021
September 15th, 2021
HCPSS is acquiring and installing HEPA air filter units in all classrooms, and tents to increase outdoor dining spaces at all elementary schools. Vendor delivery of all tents is expected by September 24, 2021 and will be installed as soon as possible at elementary schools in order of their school capacity utilization, beginning with the most densely populated schools.
HCPSS & The Council of Elders 2021-2022 Virtual Community Academy Workshops
September 13th, 2021
The Council of Elders and the Howard County Public School System have partnered to sponsor a 2021–22 parent workshop series.
Virtual Information Session: College Application Process, Sept. 14, 2021
September 13th, 2021
Students in grades 9-12 and their parents/guardians are invited to a Sept. 14 panel of college and university admission representatives on the college application process.
Board to Meet in Closed Session, September 1, 2021
September 1st, 2021
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Meeting on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. The Closed Meeting will begin in open session to close and the Board will not return to open session. Closed session meetings are not open to the public. Community members should email khanks@hcpss.org to observe the open session only.
HCPSS Inclement Weather Protocols and Communication Processes, 2021-2022 School Year
August 31st, 2021
For the 2021-2022 school year, HCPSS will return to pre-COVID weather protocols. These include school closings, delays and early dismissals when necessary due to severe weather, and apply to all schools and students, including those participating in the Digital Education Center.