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STUDENT SERVICES NEWS October 11, 2021 Class of 2022, Now that we have made it past our first major transcript deadline, it is time to turn our attention to Financial Aid. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened on October 1 for the 2022-2023 school year. Below I have some helpful resources to support the financial aid process…

Congratulations, Class of 2025! It's Time to Schedule Your Senior Portraits! Date(s): August 19th, 21st & 22nd Location: School Auditorium Next Steps: Visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com To locate your appointment code, enter your school’s city and state, and find your school Look for a postcard mailed home with your access code Or call Customer Service at 1-855-918-2930 For more information, click our…

Dear Parent/Guardian: Flu vaccinations are coming to your child’s school on 10/20/21. They will be given at NO CHARGE TO YOU. Now, more than ever, it is important to protect your family through vaccinations. If you would like your child to be vaccinated, please register BEFORE Friday, October 8: Fill out the consent form online at: https://tinyurl.com/HoCPSSFlu2021 Type your child’s…

Sign up for Free and Reduced Meal Services Access the application online: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application Glenelg High School Zip Code: 21737 Participation in the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program qualifies students for the following academic opportunities: Free registration fees for SAT and SAT I subject tests Free registration for ACT tests Reduced AP exam registration fees Up to four free college applications…

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS October 4, 2021 UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars Program The Meyerhoff Scholars Program invites nominations for their scholarship. If you are a student who exhibits high aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM) you may be a good candidate for this scholarship. The Meyerhoff Program is open to all high-achieving high school seniors who plan to pursue undergraduate…

Gladiators! We are looking forward to this year's Homecoming events. Here is what you need to know: Event Dates: October 11 - 14, 2021, Homecoming Spirit Week Monday, October 11 - America Day, Wear your Red, White & Blue Tuesday, October 12, Tropical Tuesday, Hawaiian Shirts and Sunglasses Wednesday, October 13, Way Back Wednesday, Pick any Style from any Decade…

Middle and High School Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest This year's essay theme is "Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All middle and high school students are welcomed to participate. Entries must be submitted via email by 5:00 pm EST on October 15, 2021, to MLK@howardcountymd.gov. See the flier below for…

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Seniors- College Essay Writing Workshops Need help developing ideas for creative college admissions essays? Interested in having someone read over your rough draft essays? Student Services is offering two Essay Writing Workshops in the coming weeks. You can register for these events through your STUDENT Naviance account. From the homepage click the Colleges tab…

STUDENT SERVICES NEWS SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 30 Minute Zoom Presentation HBCU Tour information for students. Many of you may have questions; we have the answers. Please join us for a 30 Minute Zoom Presentation of the Caring For Young Minds Organization and the HBCU Tour 2022. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Outline: Overview…

The Howard County Conservancy, HCPSS, and the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability welcome 10th-grade students to apply for their free Student Climate Change Institute. Participating students will hear lectures from climate experts on topics exploring how climate change can impact public health, how environmental policy is made, and more. Participants will also work with experts and fellow students to…