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Entries are open for the 2023 Champions of Courage Black History Month Essay Competition, presented by WBFF Baltimore FOX 45. The competition is open to all Maryland students ages 11 through 18. “Champions of Courage '' is a showcase for students to salute their positive role models who have demonstrated the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspiring them…

On December 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. , parents and families are invited to attend a virtual session regarding how to effectively support students in maintaining positive Social and Emotional Well-Being and prevent substance misuse. Representatives from HCPSS and community partner organizations will provide resources for social and emotional development and education on prevention, risk factors, and warning…

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The Hour of Code is a free introduction to computer science through fun activities and videos for learners of all skill levels. At Glenwood, students will participate during their science classes. Click here for more information.

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The Howard County Public School System celebrates American Education Week from November 13 through 17. Glenwood invites parents and guardians to attend any* of your student’s classes during the week to experience a day in the life of a middle school student. All visitors are asked to do the following for their American Education Week visit: Visit between 9:00 a.m…

Quarter 1 Report Cards Quarter 1 report cards will be available in HCPSS Connect Synergy at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Instructions on how to access report cards are available online. New this year, HCPSS will use standards-based reporting for grades prekindergarten-2, which includes new performance codes and report card layout. There are no changes to report cards for…

Parents/guardians who work on a federal property in Maryland and/or are a member of a uniformed service can qualify HCPSS to receive federal funding by completing the Impact Aid form online by Dec. 14. Impact Aid supplements the HCPSS operating budget to enhance the teaching and learning that takes place in Howard County classrooms.

November is Trans Awareness Month as well as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. For the first three weeks of November, HCPSS Pride is collecting items to stuff 30 laundry baskets to support Baltimore Safe Haven, a local organization that serves and supports both trans and homeless people in Baltimore and surrounding areas (last day to donate is November 22 to…