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Staff Focus: Javion Hinmon, School Bus Driver, Registrar
September 14th, 2021
Javion Hinmon is passionate about his work as an HCPSS school bus driver. For him, driving a school bus is about much more than transporting students; it’s about building meaningful relationships.
Career Success Found Through Project SEARCH
May 27th, 2021
Project SEARCH: Howard County participant Bradley Wilson has found lasting success as a lunch and recess monitor at Deep Run Elementary School, despite the nontraditional academic year. The position is a perfect match for Wilson’s passion for working with children.
HCPSS Seeking Substitute and Temporary Employees for Remainder of 2020-2021 School Year
February 8th, 2021
In preparation for students and staff returning to hybrid in-person instruction beginning March 1, 2021, the Howard County Public School System is currently hiring substitute teachers, classroom monitors, and lunch and recess monitors.
Apprenticeship Maryland Student Works on Hammond HS Construction
November 6th, 2020
Long Reach High School senior Christopher Borja is enjoying his electrical apprenticeship with Altimate Electric through the Apprenticeship Maryland program, which is in its second year at HCPSS. The Career and Technical Education academy enables students to “earn and learn” through on-the-job training and related instruction, and can lead to certification, licensing, and in some cases, the completion of year one of registered apprenticeship.
Project SEARCH Virtual Information Session, November 10, 2020
October 2nd, 2020
Families of youth with disabilities are invited to learn about Project SEARCH, an internship program that prepares young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their last year of high school for competitive employment.
Virtual Workshop: Vocational Services for Transitioning Youth
September 29th, 2020
On Friday, October 2, 2020 from 5:30–7 p.m., Department of Rehabilitation staff will host a virtual workshop for for families of students with an IEP or 504 Plan who are 14 years and older. The workshop will review available Pre-Employment Transition Services as well as Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Guest Voices: Preparing Students for 21st Century Jobs
January 9th, 2020
Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Regional Administrator Raymond Lucas works with teachers to inspire more than 300 students to consider Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Here Lucas answers questions about MESA, its importance and how it connects to HCPSS’ Strategic Call to Action.
Update on the 2019-2020 School Calendar
April 3rd, 2019
Recent changes in state law allow greater flexibility to local Boards in establishing school calendars. HCPSS will maintain the previously announced student start date of September 3, 2019, a decision made in fairness to students, families and staff who have already scheduled summer plans.
Howard County 2018 Graduation Rates Exceed State Norms
March 15th, 2019
Graduation data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) show Howard County public school students continuing to graduate at higher rates than their peers across Maryland. The 91.95 percent graduation rate for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Class of 2018 exceeds the state average and remains the highest among the six Maryland school systems having enrollment of more than 50,000 students.
Staff Focus: Stephanie Discepolo, CTE Resource Teacher
March 12th, 2019
Discepolo—who has dedicated her entire career to HCPSS—has since been working as a CTE resource teacher for 18 years. Generally, she works with local organizations to develop and grow programs for students, mentors new teachers, facilitates professional development for CTE teachers, advises students on post-secondary opportunities, runs the Career Academies Summer Programs, oversees the marketing of CTE programs, organizes special events like the Women in Engineering conference and more.