Gladiator News

June 16 - 18, 2025 - Final Exams, School Closes at 11:35 am, Final Exam Schedule Below

June 18, 2025 - Last Day of School for School Year 2025-2026!

August 2 -9, 2025 - Howard County Fair ( Come visit the GHS Fry Stand and Fried Dough Stand! )

School Year 2025 - 2026

August 13, 2025 - Fall Sports Begin

August 25, 2025 - First Day of School!

October 6-10, 2025 - Spirit Week at GHS

October 10, 2025 - Homecoming Football Game at GHS

October 11, 2025 - Homecoming Dance at GHS

Final Exams, June 16 - 18, 2025

Below is the schedule for the upcoming final exams, June 16 - 18, 2025. School will close at 11:35 am, to give time for the exams. Any student that misses an exam will not be allowed to take it earlier then scheduled. If you are unable to complete your finals, you must have an excused absences in order to make them up after the end of the school year. Click here for the exam schedule

• View all of Glenelg High School's Upcoming Events
  
• View our full athletics calendar on County Sports Zone
• Click here to view our daily announcements
• The HCPSS academic calendar may be found online. Answers to frequently asked questions about the calendar and the HCPSS operating status also are available online.
• HCPSS Calendar Updates

Supports for Families of Impacted Federal Workers:

Information on supports and resources for families who may be impacted by recent federal government layoffs can be found on the HCPSS website.

HCPSS Supports for Immigrant Families:

Utilize this link to access the HCPSS website that has just been created to support immigrant families and students. Resources will continue to be added to the page as they become available.

HCPSS Supports for families:

A new webpage highlights HCPSS and community resources for families, including those related to food, shelter, financial assistance, and more. The page can be shared with families and can be found directly at https://www.hcpss.org/supports/family-resources/. ( I have shared with our community)

Summer Virtual SAT Prep Classes

• Virtual ELA - July 28, Aug 11 & 18

• Virtual Math - Aug 7, 14 & 20

Take one or Both, Register at glenelgboosters.com

Student Personal Device Policy Changes Began on March 3rd

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12kusfH-l6jVpgsAyubf0wob2vw1ZI2KdhLRzRO7PCPs/edit?usp=sharing

Inspirit Artificial Intelligence Summer Program

This summer, Inspirit AI is partnering with Howard County Public Schools to offer an in-person project-based artificial intelligence program. Inspirit AI is an AI education program developed and taught by Stanford and MIT alumni and graduate students. The program will consist of ten (10) 3-hour sessions taking place from July 14-25, 2025 at Hammond High School. The program fee is $1,500 and some financial assistance is available through Inspirit AI. Interested families should fill out this short interest form. The program brochure includes information about the curriculum, schedule, projects, and teaching team.

HCPSS Summer Program Enrollment

Families can find up-to-date course information and enrollment directions on the Summer Programs web page (https://www.hcpss.org/summer-programs/). Direct questions to the individual program office.

For more information about what's going on in Student Services: https://ghs.hcpss.org/about/student-services. Student Services Phone Number, 410-313-5535

Scholarship and Financial Aid Information

Students and their families should check the scholarship bulletins linked below frequently for updates. The Financial Aid and Scholarship Database is updated by the county, while the GHS/Local Scholarships are opportunities for GHS students specifically.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Database

GHS and Local Scholarships

School Counselors

Ms. Brandt: Last Name A - Ci (kelli_brandt@hcpss.org)
Ms. Hirsch: Last Name Cj - Ho (mindy_hirsch@hcpss.org)
Ms. Litvin: Last Name Hp - Mi (rachel_litvin@hcpss.org)
Ms. Devlin: Last Name Mj - Seu (carolyn_devlin@hcpss.org)
Dr. Burnett: Last Name Sew - Z (steven_burnett@hcpss.org)

College & Career Readiness Advisor

Lindsay Beil, Lindsay_Beil@hcpss.org

Registrar

Ms. Hooks, vanessa_hooks@hcpss.org

Lindsay Beil, CCR Counselor, GHS students - request an appointment with me!

Below are some Summer opportunities that have come across my inbox recently that I want to share with all of you!

• The Law Days of Summer
• ADDITIONAL SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Fall Sports begin August 13, 2025!

For information Call 410.313.5539 or Email Christopher_Reagle@hcpss.org

For the latest GHS Athletics events visit: GHS Athletics County Sports Zone

• Bell Schedule, Glenelg High School - 7:50 am - 2:35 pm. Read More
• Cellphone Policy, March 3, 2025 - Click Here for More
• ACT and SAT Dates, 2024-2025 ACT Dates Here, SAT Dates Here

• Apply Today for the Free and Reduced Meals Program, Families are encouraged to apply for the federal Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs) program, which encompasses more than free meals. Participation may also qualify students for free/reduced registration for SAT/ACT/AP, reduced program fees, discounted internet and computers, free college applications and more.

• Attendance Policies and Procedures, Please utilize the link to access GHS Attendance Information. A copy of the HCPSS Attendance Policy (Policy 9010) can be found here: https://policy.hcpss.org/9000/9010/implementation/
• Any students who arrive after 7:50 am will sign in electronically using a check-in system called StudentVue. Students should download the StudentVUE app on their personal device. The app will have a student identification card and barcode used to scan in and receive a late pass to class. The StudentVUE app is available in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store and is free to download. You can also view instructions for setting up the app here.
• Discretionary absence requests must be completed and attached through email in advance of the absence. Currently, the anticipated last day of school is June 11, 2025. The possibility exists ( due to inclement weather, etc) that the school year could extend up until June 18th. Please be mindful in making plans that consist of dates within this window as the days would be utilized for course final examinations which may not be taken early.

• Bus Information, Morning and Afternoon Bus Times and Locations
• HCPSS Connect Information, Parents/guardians of enrolled HCPSS students do not need to sign up for or manage the HCPSS News account. All subscription information comes directly from the HCPSS Connect system. Text Messages: To comply with wireless carrier requirements, parents/guardians must opt-in to receive HCPSS text message alerts. Standard data fees and text messaging rates may apply based on your mobile plan. If you are unsure if you have already opted in, text the word "YES" to 67587 from the cell phone number on file in HCPSS Connect.

• HCPSS School Calendar, 2024-2025 Calendar
• HCPSS Student and Parent Handbook, Read more
  
• HCPSS Visitors and Classroom Visits, More information is provided here, and updates and news are here.
  
  • Visitor Sign-In Procedure, Lobbyguard system is where all visitors will sign in at the Front Office. All visitors will need to sign in using their driver's license. Please give yourself a few extra minutes to sign in, and remember to bring your driver's license.
• Health Room Dismissal Procedures, If your student becomes ill at school, they should report to the health room. The nurse or health room assistant will assess your student and call you if your ill student must be picked up and sent home Please come into the Attendance Office with identification to sign out and dismiss your student. If you determine that you want your ill student to drive home, please send an email to our Attendance Email at GHSAbsence@hcpss.org. Once we receive written permission for your ill student to drive home, they will be released.
• School Meals, Please visit the Food Services for the most up to date information regarding school lunches. https://www.hcpss.org/food-services/#linq. LINQ Connect is a secure, online portal that allows families to view breakfast and lunch menus, make online meal payments, monitor their child’s account, schedule automatic recurring payments, set up low balance alerts, submit a Free and Reduced Meals program application, and more. Details and information.

Please visit the Community News and Programs page (http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/) on the HCPSS website to announce upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations.

• Grassroots - Walk in and get help. Read more

Summer volunteer opportunities at the Columbia Lakefront between June and the end of September. Please share this information with students and adults in your school community.

Interested volunteers should email, cathyvsmith@outlook.com, to register. Events are listed below, click the link to find out more!

• Juneteenth Event 6-19-25

• July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
• Lakefront Concert #3 7-17-25
• Lakefront Concert #4 7-31-25
• Lakefront Back to School Bash 8-16-25
• Lakefront Day of Dance 9-20-25

Teen Advisory Council

HC DrugFree’s Teen Advisory Council (aka TAC) provides the youth perspective to the staff and Board of Directors of HC DrugFree to increase the effectiveness of HC DrugFree’s programs, newsletters, website and other services.

The Teen Advisory Council is composed of Howard County students in grades 8 through 12 (public, private and home school) who meet monthly during the school year to discuss teen use of alcohol and other drugs, and to develop educational messages that promote HC DrugFree’s vision of a county where teens are drug-free by choice. Learn More

• Summer July/August: Volunteer opportunities will be available for teens to earn Community Service Hours, including assisting college student instructors with Life Skills classes, Back-to-School prep, and more! More details to come!
• Must register to receive the meeting link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TAC_6-9-25 More information: https://hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council/
  

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• EContent Resources for High School and Middle School Students
  

• STEAM Events

• Teen Time runs Monday through Thursday from 3:45 - 5:30 pm during the school year.

• The daily schedule includes a transition period, which allows students to unwind from school and talk about their day. HCLS instructors then assist students with their homework, which is followed by enrichment activities. While centering on academic enrichment, Teen Time focuses on a variety of additional components, which involves guest speakers, STEAM projects, and bimonthly field trips. In addition, Teen Time students discuss the importance of developing healthy behaviors, conflict resolution skills, and being caring and kind. Teen Time aims to provide the mentoring students need to make the right decisions to succeed in life.