Important News

Is your student looking for leadership opportunities? Does he or she want to make a difference in our Howard County community? Consider joining the Leadership U Class of 2019! Leadership U is an exciting, unique, experiential leadership, teambuilding, and community service opportunity for current high school sophomores. This unique four-month program involves a week-long summer program of hands-on activities, as…

Congratulations to Allison Abruscato and Morgan Ruddo for their winning entries in the Reflections art contest! Allison's photograph won first place on the county level and will move on to be judged against entries statewide. Morgan's photograph took second and will move on to the state level as well. WELL DONE!

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS January 4, 2019 Are you a current 2018 high school Junior interested in Leadership, Government or Politics? The American Legion 2019 MD Boys State Program will be held at McDaniel College, Westminster, MD from June 16 – 22, 2019. The program is a nationally recognized program in leadership, government, and political sciences. The program’s aim is to…

Purchase a Midterm Care Package for students, friends, and colleagues! Find all the details on the order form (Public GSuite Google Doc). Packages include a special note from the sender, energizing snacks, study tips, and more! Order forms with $10.00 payment are due to the front office by Friday, January 17th at 2:10 pm. Deliveries will be made on Tuesday…

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS December 21, 2018 PSAT Information Night Kaplan Test Prep and Marriotts Ridge High school are happy to provide this free workshop to aid high school students and their parents with the college admissions process. Join us for this free event on Jan 8th, 2019. Wondering what your PSAT score means? Not sure what to expect on the…

Butch Schaffer, varsity head football coach of the Glenelg Gladiators, has been named the 2018 Ravens High School Coach of the Year. Schaffer is the 22nd recipient of the annual award. After finishing the season with a 13-1 record, Schaffer led the Gladiators to the most single-season victories in program history and the school’s first-ever trip to the Maryland Public…

The GHS Academic Life Skills program visited Central Office on December 19, 2018. Students got an up-close look at the staff at work and spent some time with the superintendent, Dr. Michael J. Martirano. Learn more about the program online, https://www.hcpss.org/special-education/programs/

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS December 14, 2018 Masonic Charities of Maryland, Inc. Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Maryland Masonic Educational Grants Scholarships of $500 are awarded to students pursuing a post-secondary education in a two- or four-year college or vocational training school. Applications will be judged on participation and leadership roles in community and school activities, academic record, need…

Students who participated in the grade _ Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) last school year are receiving home reports next week. MISA is Maryland’s new Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS) aligned assessment. MISA replaced the MSA Science test in all Maryland schools and was phased in beginning in 2017. Results are being reported late due to the process of setting performance…

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS December 3, 2018 A representative from MICA - Maryland Institute College of Art will be visiting Glenelg High on Tuesday, December 4 at 10:15 am to speak to any students who are interested in finding out more about the college. Sign up in your Naviance account or see Mrs. Miles in Student Services if you are interested…