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Intelligence + Character, that’s our job! Happy MLK Day!

MSDE wishes our students, educators, and families who celebrate a very happy #Kwanzaa. May this season bring unity, joy, and reflection to all who observe.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas full of peace and joy!

Several school districts are announcing delayed openings Monday | Follow updates on list in WBAL-TV 11 News app: wbaltv.com/weather/closin…

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season! Have a great finish to 2025!

Today marks the start of #Hanukkah! MSDE extends warm wishes to all students, teachers, and school community members celebrating this Festival of Lights. May your Hanukkah be filled with joy, peace, and light!

Happy Diwali! 🪔✨ Today, we celebrate the Festival of Lights, a time for joy, reflection, and new beginnings. MSDE wishes a bright and prosperous Diwali to all those celebrating across Maryland and beyond!

It's Digital Citizenship Week! This week highlights the importance of teaching students to navigate the digital world safely and ethically. We're proud of Maryland's School Library Media Specialists for the essential role they play in shaping responsible digital citizens, ensuring that students develop the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital society. #DigCitWeek

It’s #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek! 🚌 Join MSDE as we raise awareness of school bus safety and highlight the importance of following school bus laws to keep Maryland students safe. Take time this week to review these important school bus safety tips: zerodeathsmd.gov/news/maryland-…

It’s #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Join MSDE as we honor the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous communities across Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay region. Today is a time to reflect, learn, and appreciate the vital role Indigenous peoples have played not just in our state’s history, but in shaping our nation. For more resources, visit: s.si.edu/2GCH7mb

It's National School Lunch Week, and MSDE is embarking on a journey across the globe with this year's theme, "Taste the World – Your School Lunch Passport!" Join us as we celebrate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student's success in and out of the classroom! #NSLW25 Learn more about NSLP: bit.ly/46BcuW4

It's the 1st day of school & @HCPDNews is reminding #HoCoMD that as part of its annual back-to-school initiative known as H.A.S.T.E. (Helping Arriving Students Through Enforcement), there will be increased traffic patrols on rds surrounding elementary, middle, & high schools the 1st 3 wks of school to raise awareness & enforce driver & pedestrian safety in school zones. Officers will focus on drivers who are speeding, failing to stop for pedestrians, or driving distracted in those areas. HCPD will also be checking for seat belt & child safety seat use to ensure all occupants are properly restrained. Lighted stop signs have been distributed to all crossing guards in an effort to improve visibility & the safety of students & guards.

.@HCPDNews is also reminding #HoCoMD that buses serving @HCPSS are outfitted w/ external cameras to discourage motorists from passing buses illegally. MD’s fine for illegally passing a school bus is $250. HCPD’s Speed Camera Program also rotates among various school zones to encourage drivers to slow down in school zones; $40 fine if you don't. Locations are posted in advance at howardcountymd.gov/police/speed-c….

Wishing everyone a great school year!

Parents & Guardians: The new school year is just around the corner. Be prepared with our back-to-school checklist: 🩺 Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations ☎️ Update required student contact forms ✏️ Review school supply lists 🚌 Check your local bus schedule Contact your school system to learn more about required health and vaccination information for your child: bit.ly/4fzjRkA #MDBacktoSchool

#ShopMDTaxFree Week is here from August 10 to 17! No sales tax on clothing and footwear prices $100 or less, and the first $40 of a backpack. Learn more: bit.ly/46sJIZy

Save the Dates, folks!

💖📚 Spread kindness, ignite imagination, and cultivate a sense of belonging with a beautiful story that opens hearts and minds! 🌟🖍️ Share this Read Along, Draw Along of “All Are Welcome” with your class as a start to the new school year to create an inclusive space where every child feels seen and celebrated. 🎨👫 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=2BkTlw…

So much great #SummerLearning happens in national parks across our country. To the rangers and guides who help make it possible: Thank you! #ThankYouThursday

Friends make fitness & learning better! 🤸️💪 For #WorldFriendshipDay, encourage kids to grab a buddy and get active together with a fun fitness activity. Twice the fun with a friend! #CrayolaLearning Download: crayola.com/lesson-plans/S…