Course Requirement Added

New Credits Required for 25-26 School Year At the latest board meeting, the Howard County Board of Education decided to implement a few additional credits for all seniors to graduate high school. The new credits in physical education and health will be required for all students starting in the 2025-26 school year. This means that any student enrolled in HCPSS would have to complete an … Continue reading Course Requirement Added

Beyond Valentine’s Day

February’s hidden holidays and unique ways to celebrate  Happy Valentine’s Day! Or should I say, Women in Sports Day? Or Random Acts of Kindness Day? February is filled with lesser-known, somewhat quirky holidays you probably had no clue existed. They are often overlooked because they don’t seem important, but when you consider the intention behind them—that someone thought these moments were special enough to celebrate—you … Continue reading Beyond Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles Wildfires

Lasting impacts on a community On January 7, 2025, fires broke out in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood and in Eaton engulfing most of Los Angeles and several surrounding areas. Over 15,000 people were ordered to evacuate due to the fast-moving fires. It is still unknown what caused the initial fire, but it is known what caused it to spread.  In nine months, Southern California … Continue reading Los Angeles Wildfires

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Inspiration for Spreading Love and Kindness Most people don’t need to have an excuse to be kind to others. But every once in a while, it’s nice to be reminded of the importance of spreading kindness and positivity. Kindness can benefit not only the receiver and the wider community, but kind acts can also benefit you! A lesser-known February holiday, Random Acts of Kindness Day, … Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness Day