HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Staff and Students Receive 2020 G/T Education Awards
May 12th, 2020
Three HCPSS staff members and three students received G/T education awards from the Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education and the Maryland State Department of Education Gifted and Talented Office, as part of Maryland’s Gifted and Talented Education Month in February.
Harper’s Choice Teacher Wins 2020 New Professional Art Educator Award
May 11th, 2020
The National Art Education Association (NAEA) has named Harper’s Choice Middle School Art Teacher Samantha Waid as the 2020 New Professional Art Educator Award. This prestigious award, determined through a peer review of nominations, recognizes excellence and achievement by new art educators.
ARL HVAC Instructor Selected as 2020 New Technology Education Teacher
May 11th, 2020
HVAC Academy Instructor Keith Artley was recognized with the 2020 New Technology Education Teacher award by Technology and Engineering Educators of Maryland (TEEAM).
Continuity of Learning Updates May 8, 2020
May 8th, 2020
Yesterday I joined the Asian American Educators of Howard County (AAEHC) and the Howard County Human Rights Commission (HCHRC) in issuing a joint statement regarding the importance of compassion and tolerance for all people, especially during this difficult time. While fear and anxiety are natural human responses, it is unfair, unacceptable and destructive to assign blame for the current pandemic, or any other crisis, to an individual or group representing a particular nationality or heritage.
Well-Being In the Asian Community Webinar, May 13, 2020
May 8th, 2020
The public is invited to a webinar presentation on Well-Being in the Asian Community, May 13, 2020, from 1-2:30 p.m.
State-Mandated School Closures Extended Through End of School Year
May 6th, 2020
State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon on May 6 announced that all Maryland public schools will remain closed through the remainder of the current school year.
Continuity of Learning Updates May 5, 2020
May 5th, 2020
Teacher Appreciation Week, School Supply Distribution, Mental and Physical Health Community Resources, Calendar Clarification, Quarter Three Report Cards, Summer Programs.
HCPSS to Distribute Free School Supplies, May 8, 2020
May 5th, 2020
HCPSS has partnered with the Bright Minds Foundation to provide school supplies to students in need. School supplies will be distributed at all 14 HCPSS meal distribution sites on Friday, May 8, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
HCPSS Students Named 2020 Carson Scholars
May 4th, 2020
Twenty-six HCPSS students in Grades 4–11, who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and humanitarianism, have been named 2020 Carson Scholars. Carson Scholars must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and display humanitarian qualities through community service. Recognized Carson Scholars have renewed their Carson Scholar status by maintaining high academic standards and a strong commitment to their communities.
Continuity of Learning Updates May 1, 2020
May 1st, 2020
An update to the HCPSS community from Superintendent Michael Martirano on May 1, 2020