T-Shirts for Sale
Help support our FFA students on their journey to the National Convention in Indianapolis, IN by purchasing an ARL T-Shirt! ONLY $20 https://www.customink.com/fundraising/ffa-shirt
ARL is now CTEC!
The Howard County Public School System Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) has been renamed and is now the Howard County Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC).
Important News
Howard County Association of Student Councils
Leadership and Service Opportunity- All Middle and High School Students are Welcome to attend the HCASC Meeting 9/11 7:00-8:30 at the Homewood School 10914 Clarksville Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042 We invite students to -Work with student leaders from across HCPSS -Meet with the Student Member of the Board of Education -Gain Leadership Skills -Turn ideas into actions -Learn about…
Welcome Back
Welcome back to the Applications and Research Laboratory, the centralized career academies for the Howard County Public School System! We are thrilled to have you and look forward to providing the most rewarding experiences for you.
Year in Review
Take a peek at our Year in Review
End of the School Year
We are closing in on the final days of the 2018-19 School Year. We wish all students the best in their Final Exams this week!
Vote for Senior Teacher of the Year
Take a moment to vote for the ARL Senior Teacher of the Year, https://forms.gle/9g61K1BkJFB3SnBB6
CTE Graduation Cords - Deadline is May 10
The links for ordering the CTE & Early College Cords are active @ www.balfourmd.com Deadline to order is Friday, May 10.
SkillsUSA team takes second place in Regional Game Design
Students Leanna Byrum and Gabrielle Aidam took second place in the SkillsUSA Regional Competition for Interactive Application and Game Design. Their educational game, PHeroes, about water neutralizing acids and bases, will go on to compete in the SkillsUSA State Competition On April 13. Joining them will be students competing in the Health Knowledge Bowl and 3D Animation Comeptitions. More information…
2019 T-Shirt Contest
The 2nd Annual T-Shirt Contest is up and running! Submit your design here, (https://goo.gl/forms/fk06ghTzknGPL2gq1) We would like you to create a t-shirt that commemorates our 2019 ARL school year! Submission is easy and due by March 8th. There are two requirements: -Use no more than two colors -Represent ALL academies Students will vote for their favorite and the winning design…
FFA Members Speak at Senate Hearing
Three ARL Agriculture Science students spoke at a senate hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 13, describing the importance of agriculture education in Maryland Schools. Members included Makenzie Hereth, Kelly Spicer, and Grace Maisel.