By Claire Fagan, staff writer Students at River Hill have different opinions on the HCPSS-issued Chromebooks, especially now that classes are back in-person. Every Howard County student received a Chromebook for the 2020 virtual year, and the county is now asking every student to bring their Chromebook or a personal device to school every day….
Author: Maire Crooks
How the Pandemic Affected Best Buddies
By Molly Gray and Nicola Staples, staff writers During virtual school, students with intellectual and developmental disabilities were unable to have the regular communication and social events they needed in order to succeed. In addition, during COVID, parents had to balance taking care of their children for long periods of the day while also working….
New HEPA Air Filters in HCPSS Classrooms
By Riley Gonzales, staff writer On the weekend of October 16th, 2021, HEPA air filters were installed in all of the River Hill classrooms as an extra precaution against COVID-19. Students returned to school on Monday to find these new purifiers in their classrooms, unsure of their functionality. HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Martirano announced the purchase…