The 19th cohort of the International Parent Leadership Program recently graduated 32 parents from the six-week program that helps international parents understand the framework of the U.S. educational system and aspects specific to HCPSS.
As part of the requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, the Maryland State Department of Education released its 2018-2019 School Report Cards, containing data about all HCPSS schools.
Two HCPSS Staff Receive Educator of Blind Children Awards
Kim Durkan, Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Hattie Simmons, Program Head for Vision Services, were recently honored by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland.
Two Glenelg HS Students Win International Music Awards
Sihyun Jennifer Park is a first prize winner in the strings category of the Golden Classical Music Awards, and Maxwell Lu is a winner in the Sounds of Children’s Rights international composition contest.
2020-21 School Placements and Redistricting Exemptions
View your child(ren)’s school assignment for next year and, if applicable, begin the exemption process, via HCPSS Connect. Be sure to do this for each child as options may be different based on the exemption status.
Howard County students will join tens of millions of students worldwide to engage in computer science and coding activities during Computer Science Education Week, December 9-13, 2019.
The agenda includes an overview of the HCPSS budgeting processes, presented by Daniel Lubeley, Acting Director of Capital Planning and Construction. Questions may be submitted in advance to cac.hocoboe@gmail.com.
Board of Education members and other elected representatives will discuss how students can effectively present their ideas and concerns at the local and state level. All middle and high school students are invited to participate in the monthly meetings of the Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC).
Schools, Offices to Close for Special Primary Election
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
All Howard County Public School System schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, due to the special primary election to fill the 7th congressional district seat vacated following the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Reminders
Recruitment Event: Special Education Meet and Greet
On December 9, learn about the wide range of opportunities to become a special education teacher or related service provider at HCPSS.
Career Academies Information Session
Attendees to this information session on December 10 will learn how the CTE Career Academies provide high school students with opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships and industry certifications, and participate in worksite and mentorship experiences.
Call for Members: Science Advisory Committee
Applications will be accepted through Friday, December 13.
Nominate an Outstanding Principal or Teacher
Nominations for the HCPSS 2020 Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards are due no later than Monday, January 6, 2020.
