When it comes to picture day, everyone usually knows what to expect. Usually you are in class, you get called down to get your picture taken, you smile, then go back to your class. This year isn’t a very ordinary year, and many of the yearly picture day traditions must be adjusted. Because of the Coronavirus, many students are not currently in the school building. … Continue reading Picture Day is Here!

On May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, George Floyd walked into a convenience store. The store clerk stated that the 20 dollar bill Floyd paid with was counterfeit. The police were then called to the establishment. In what he called an “act of restraint,” former office Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground. He placed his knee on Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes and 29 … Continue reading Derek Chauvin Trial Update

In this time of seemingly all bad news, some recent news came out that is sure to put a smile on your face. After being nominated for the Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year award, Niklas Berry, social studies teacher at Oakland Mills High School, was selected as the winner.  Every year, the Washington Post awards a Maryland teacher the “Washington Post Teacher of the … Continue reading Mr. Berry Wins Washington Post’s HCPSS Teacher of the Year

On December 5, 2020, U.S Army 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario, who is Black and Latino, was pulled over while in uniform by Windsor Police Officers Joe Gutierrez and Daniel Crocker.  A lawsuit from Nazario was filed on April 2, 2021. Filed in the U.S District Court for Eastern Virginia in Norfolk, the lawsuit states that the officers violated Nazario’s constitutional rights and are seeking compensation … Continue reading Police Draw Guns and Spray Black-Latino Army Officer

On April 8th, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball made an announcement stating that Juneteenth will be an official county holiday starting this year. Juneteenth which is short for June 19th celebrates the day slavery ended in the United States. June 19th is also known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Black Independence Day. “Today, we’re proud to announce that Juneteenth will be an official County holiday. In … Continue reading Juneteenth Now An Official Holiday IN HoCo