HCPSSNews Stories
Update on Graduations and Athletics Mask Requirements, May 17, 2021
May 17th, 2021
Update on Graduations and Athletics Mask Requirements
Update from the Superintendent: Graduations, Athletics Attendance and Outdoor Mask Requirements, May 14, 2021
May 14th, 2021
On Wednesday of this week, Governor Larry Hogan announced new state orders, effective this Saturday, May 15, 2021, which ease outdoor masking requirements and expand allowable attendance at outdoor venues.
Hammond HS Senior Recognized Nationally in the Arts
May 13th, 2021
Hammond High School senior Mohamed Elhassan has received numerous national and international accolades for his poetry and artwork. In the future, he hopes to make an impact as a physician and scientist and continue with the arts.
Howard HS Student Peter Banyas Elected 2021-2022 SMOB
May 12th, 2021
Peter Banyas, a Howard High School rising senior, was recently elected Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2021-2022 school year. The Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) held the election online, May 5-7.
Digital Testing for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
May 11th, 2021
Digital exams start on May 17th for students who have signed up and paid for digital versions of the Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Due to the timing of the exams and capacity for at-school testing, HCPSS is requiring that digital test takers participate in the exam from home.
Clarksville Elementary School Student Named 2021 Doodle for Google Contest Winner for Maryland
May 10th, 2021
James Pang, a second grade student at Clarksville Elementary School, has been selected as the 2021 Doodle for Google art contest winner in the K-3 category for the state of Maryland. Pang is now entered into the national contest, where he will compete against K-12 students across the country to have his artwork featured on Google.com for a day, a $30,000 college scholarship, and a $50,000 technology package for his school.
HCPSS Students Advance to 2021 National History Day Competition
May 7th, 2021
After winning first or second place at the recent virtual Maryland History Day competition, eight HCPSS students will advance to the virtual National History Day competition. Four HCPSS students were also honored with special awards at the state contest. In addition, Lynn Rashid, media specialist at Marriott Ridge High School, has been nominated as the senior division nominee from Maryland for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award in the senior division of the National History Day National Contest.
HCPSS Recognizes National Nurses Week 2021
May 7th, 2021
HCPSS celebrates its nurses, health assistants and all other members of the health services team during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2021. Health services staff, led by Wagaman, have gone above and beyond this year as they have developed and implemented COVID-19 related health and safety plans, in coordination with the Howard County Health Department.
Reopening Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities
May 6th, 2021
HCPSS is beginning to phase in spring and summer community usage of school facilities for childcare, school-related support groups (PTAs, booster clubs, etc), and Howard County Government and nonprofit organization events.
HCPSS Congratulates 38 National Board Certified Teachers
May 5th, 2021
HCPSS recognizes 38 teachers who achieved certification between November 2019 and February 2021—22 first-time achievers and 16 who renewed their certification. National Board Certification (NBC) is the highest-level credential in the educational profession.