We Still Need Your Service!

More hours added to the requirement?! On April 1, 2023, the Howard County Board Of Education announced plans of updating service hour requirements for all HCPSS students. Instead of the original 75 hours, it could potentially increase to 90-100 hours of service. The BOE said that Howard County students are not as involved in the community as in other counties, and they believe that this … Continue reading We Still Need Your Service!

Valentine’s Day Around the World

A day not just dedicated to chocolates By Theresa Eru Valentine’s Day, a day of love and joy, is a worldwide observed holiday. Most know of the typical traditions; for instance, in the United States, Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated with chocolates, flowers, and love letters. It is recognized around the planet, so how is the day of love celebrated in other parts of the … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Around the World

No More Snow Days?!

By Theresa Eru  In September, the Howard County Board of Education revealed that up to three inclement weather days can be substituted for asynchronous learning days. This decision came after the Maryland State Department of Education allowed local schools to implement asynchronous learning for inclement weather days.  According to the official Howard county website HCPSS.org, asynchronous learning expectation will be that work must be completed … Continue reading No More Snow Days?!