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Hello Colleagues,
I hope each of you had a joyful Thanksgiving celebration. I want to share my heartfelt gratitude for the dedication, compassion, and expertise you bring to our students and community every day.
These next few weeks are always a unique stretch— balancing the joy of the season with the continued focus on teaching and learning as the calendar year begins to wind down. I encourage you to stay connected to the purpose that brings you here: supporting students, uplifting one another and continuing the meaningful work that makes HCPSS such a special place.
At the same time, please remember to give yourself grace. Take moments to breathe and recharge so that we can finish 2025 strong. Very soon, you’ll have another well-deserved opportunity to rest and spend time with loved ones during the winter break.
Thank you for all that you do!
Bill
Her experiences returning to her home country, Kenya, as an adult have reinforced the importance of belonging for Lul Yusuf and helped shape the way she supports multilingual students and families.
Did you know there's an HCPSS Employee Chorus? No previous chorus experience necessary, just a love for singing! The chorus is open to all HCPSS employees, as well as their significant others or adult family members. Rehearsals begin in January so sign up soon!
HCPSS staff are bursting with talent, and we want to shine a spotlight on your awards and achievements in the Staff Scoop! Please complete this brief form to share your educational and work-related accomplishments, and your news may be shared in an upcoming issue.
Congratulations to the following staff members!
Jacob Cecil, River Hill HS art/photo teacher, received the Society for Photographic Education’s 2026 High School Educator Award
Headspace offers free access to K-12 teachers and supporting staff in the United States. The platform offers a variety of meditation offerings including quick meditations that are 10 minutes or less; short exercises for getting back into focus when your mind is distracted; simple breathing techniques to relax your mind and body; and so much more.
The platform also offers guided practices in advance of the holiday season on navigating family dynamics, setting boundaries, and strengthening connections.
