HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS to Reopen Some Outdoor Facilities, Beginning May 15, 2020
May 14th, 2020
As of noon on Friday, May 15, HCPSS tracks and tennis courts will be open and available for public recreational use.
Dayton Oaks Teacher Inducted into Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Fellowship
May 14th, 2020
Joy Mangiulli, a teacher at Dayton Oaks Elementary School, was one of 10 educators chosen for the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Sarah D. Barder Fellowship Program. Mangiulli is recognized for excellence in identifying, motivating and developing students with advanced academic ability.
HCPSS Students Named 2020 National Merit Scholar Winners
May 14th, 2020
Twenty HCPSS students have been named winners so far in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program, through the Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship and the $2500 Scholarship awards. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation will announce winners of its college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards in June and July.
Ongoing Support for Children and Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 14th, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, everyone is experiencing challenges. These challenges may differ for each person, and it is important to monitor children’s mental health and emotional well-being. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) outlines strategies for talking to children about COVID-19 and supporting their mental health.
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.