What’s Next for HCPSS After the New School Start Times? How Will It Affect Our Schedule?

On February 23rd, 2023, the Howard County Board of Education voted for schools to start later in the 2023-2024 school year. There are three different tiers of start times. Schools in tier 1, such as both Oakland Mills Middle and High School, will start at 8:00 am and end at 2:45 pm. That also includes multiple middle schools. Tier 2 schools will begin at 8:40 … Continue reading What’s Next for HCPSS After the New School Start Times? How Will It Affect Our Schedule?

jordyngittensMay 24, 2023May 10, 2023Leave a comment

Features

Seniors’ Last Year

Class of 2023 through the years The school year is coming to an end and the 12th graders are getting ready to say goodbye. It has been a challenging journey for everybody, but we were able to conquer it! Starting freshman year in 2019, almost every current senior was happy to start high school. Everything was normal until a global pandemic happened and caused schools … Continue reading Seniors’ Last Year

janiyahobrienMay 22, 2023May 10, 2023Leave a comment

Meet the Staff

2023 Senior Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Anderson-Little!

Have you ever had a teacher read your mind? That is what it feels like to sit in Mrs. Anderson-Little’s Psychology class. Recently announced as the 2023 Senior Teacher of the Year, Anderson-Little guides students through the world of Psychology and Women’s Studies. It comes as no shock to any student that Anderson-Little was chosen since she also believes she has “great relationships with a … Continue reading 2023 Senior Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Anderson-Little!

Kylee HoffmanMay 22, 2023May 30, 2023Leave a comment

Editorials

Moving on from High School

Looking back and looking forward to what comes next The last four years of my life have been nothing short of busy, exciting, fun, and impactful. I started high school in the fall of 2019, and going from middle school into the high school world was quite interesting. I was so excited to start the journey of the next four years in high school, including … Continue reading Moving on from High School