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Howard County, Maryland
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We're sharing the amazing news that Jennifer Atkins, our NBCT Kindergarten teacher & TDL was nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching award!  This award recognizes outstanding educators across the US! Congratulations Mrs. Atkins!
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WEngineer Summer Academy for rising 6-9 graders! This 4 day long program will teach a variety of engineering and robotics concepts! More information at wengineer.org! Sign-Up Today Summer Stem Exploration (August 22-25, 8-11 am or 12-3 pm): tinyurl.com/bdd56k44
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@HCPSS & @NAMIHowardCo present: "Our Turn to Talk" Teen Mental Health Documentary Screening Join us for a special teen mental health documentary & panel discussion on April 26 6-8pm. The screening will be at Centennial HS Auditorium 4300 Centennial Ln, Ellicott City. @HoCoHealth
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Attn: HoCo residents! If you receive food from food pantries or other free/low-cost food stores; are eligible for Free and Reduced Meals, SNAP, or WIC; or have difficulty accessing food, we want to hear from you. Please take our survey to help us learn how best to serve you...
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Attention High School Seniors! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Use the FAFSA to apply for financial aid for college and trade school. Find out more at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-a… #FAFSA @FAFSA @HCPSS @HoCoSMOB
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River Hill H.S. has been cleared. No danger was located by police. Detectives believe the phone threat called in this afternoon about a possible gun and bomb at the school was a hoax and are investigating the source. No additional information at this time.
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I just finished my last briefing meeting of the day and I am happy to report that the @HCPSS is ready to go for the first day of school. All hands are on deck as we prepare to greet our 56,500 beautiful young people back to school. Happy New Year.
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Howard County Library System seeks volunteers for Battle of the Books on April 29! This year, BOB will be a book-themed competition and party for over 1,000 kids at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Can you help? See volunteer options and sign up here: bit.ly/3M3OPlj
Happy National School Librarian Day! #hcpsslms @HCPSS What do you love about your school librarians? #AASLslm #SchoolLibraryMonth
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Help us shape the future of our schools! MSDE invites Maryland residents to complete our Strategic Planning Survey, which will help guide the implementation of our multi-year strategic plan to reshape the State's public education. Start the Survey: marylandpublicschools.org/su…
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When the combination of family tragedies and a global pandemic nearly overwhelmed second grader Graydn Betz, the kindness and compassion of his teacher, Monika Locraft of @HCPSS, changed everything ✨ Read the story at Honored.org. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Help us shape the future of our schools! MSDE invites Maryland residents to complete our Strategic Planning Survey, which will help guide the implementation of our multi-year strategic plan to reshape the State's public education. Start the Survey: marylandpublicschools.org/su…
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Earlier this week, @CDCgov approved the Pfizer Booster for our youth between the ages of 12 and 15. If it has been 5 months since you received your second Pfizer dose, you are eligible to get a booster. Find a clinic near you at Vaccine.howardcountymd.gov
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REMINDER #HoCoMD, @HoCoGovExec & reps from @HowardCoSAO, @HCPDNews, @HoCoOEM, @HCPSS, @HCSOnews, @HCDFRS, @HoCoGov Corrections & @HoCoOHRE to host a VIRTUAL Public Safety Town Hall TONIGHT, 9/21, 7 pm. To register, tinyurl.com/PublicSafetyTown…. Email ?s to [email protected].
I invite you to join me and Howard County public safety and human rights officials for a virtual status update and discussion on how we are creating and maintaining a safe and engaged community. Register at tinyurl.com/PublicSafetyTown…. Send questions to [email protected]
Welcome back to our outstanding @HCPSS teachers & staff. You represent the best of the best. Our students are counting on you & time & time again you continue to rise to the occasion & always give more than is expected. You are on 🔥 for our students & I am so proud of you.
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Tomorrow, July 17. Spanish Fun and Vaccination Clinic! Join Miss Adriana for a​ fun time at the library celebrating bi-lingual stories and songs. All ages. 11 am - 1 pm. Parents take the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID 19. 11 am - 3 pm. HCLS East Columbia Branch.
A BIG Eagles Congratulations to CHS Boys Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach Ken Senisi, for being selected as the US Lacrosse Howard County Coach of the Year by the High School Coaches. Well deserved, Coach Ken Senisi #EaglePride
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A public safety TRAINING EXERCISE is taking place today, June 26 @ Marriotts Ridge High School. There will be a concentration of emergency vehicles & personnel throughout the exercise, which is expected to end early afternoon. Old Frederick Road (Rt. 99) will remain open.
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