March 6, 2019
Strutting with the Staff
Support your school’s team and see a special performance by Dr. Martirano and his Executive Leadership Team at Bright Minds’ fourth annual dance contest on March 27, 7-9 p.m. at the Jim Rouse Theater. Teams of principals and staff from all HCPSS high schools will compete. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online.
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Novak Named MASSP Principal of the Year
Howard High School Principal Nick Novak has been named the 2019 Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). Novak was surprised with the announcement on Monday at a celebration with Howard students and staff.
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HCPSS Staff and Students Recognized with G/T Awards
Seven HCPSS staff members and two students recently received G/T education awards, as part of Maryland’s Gifted and Talented Education Month.
Learn moreFY20 Operating Budget Testimonies
Superintendent Martirano and Board Chair Mavis Ellis recently presented testimony on the Board’s FY 2020 Budget Request at the Howard County Executive Budget Hearing.
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2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration Online Enrollment Open
Parents/guardians of children who will be five as of September 1, 2019 must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents may begin the enrollment process online, followed by completion of the registration process at your child’s school, between March 11-15, 2019.
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Special Education Teacher Interview Fair
Thursday, March 7, 3-7 p.m., River Hill High School
Applicants for special education teaching positions may register for a screening interview with representatives from the Department of Special Education.
The Council of Elders Academy: Dating Dangers and Human Trafficking
Saturday, March 9, 9–11:15 a.m., Oakland Mills Middle School
Attendees at this HCPSS/The Council of Elders Academy workshop will learn more about the warning signs of unhealthy relationships, as well as information on human trafficking.
Safe Driving Presentations
Monday, March 11, 6 p.m., Long Reach High School
Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m., Reservoir High School
All students drivers and a parent or guardian must annually attend a safe driving session in order to obtain a school parking permit. Students may attend a presentation at any location.
Student Member of the Board Candidate Forum
Wednesday, March 13, 7-8:30 p.m., Homewood Center Cafeteria
All middle and high school students are invited to participate in the Candidate Forum for the 2019-2020 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB), with finalists Allison Alston of Reservoir High School and Hannah Whitkin of Long Reach High School, at the March meeting of the Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC).
Join Board Members for Coffee and Conversation
Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m., Marriotts Ridge High School
The public is invited to meet informally with Board of Education members for coffee and conversation on a variety of topics.
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Public Hearings on HCPSS Policies
The Board will hold public hearings on Policy 2020 Policy Development and Adoption, Policy 4000 Grants, and Policy 9270 Student Assault and/or Battery on Staff. Learn how you can provide testimony on Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Department of Education.