Conexiones News

On June 17, 2010, Conexiones sponsored an end-of-year picnic at Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City, MD. Over 100 middle school and high school students from Hispanic student clubs across the county enjoyed a grand afternoon of futbol, food, and fun.

See photos from the event!

On May 19, 2010, Conexiones held our annual end-of-school-year Graduation Awards Convocation to provide competitive awards to graduating Hispanic high school students. The ceremony, at Long Reach High School, honored 49 Howard County students.

On May 4, the 8th Annual American Success Awards dinner honored four members of Howard County’s foreign-born business and community, including Conexiones board member Luis Gustavo Mendez, for their outstanding contributions to the county’s economy and the community. More...

Mission

The mission of CONEXIONES is:

To ensure that every Hispanic student in Howard County will complete high school and will continue in productive and satisfying directions.
To develop partnerships with schools, community organizations, businesses, community leaders and parents to provide comprehensive programs to advance the leadership capabilities and educational achievement of Howard County Hispanic youth.

Elisa Montalvo Honored

Elisa Montalvo, the Hispanic Achievement Specialist for the Howard County Public School System and liaison to Conexiones, was honored by the Horizon Foundation for work with Hispanic community. See the article in the Baltimore Sun and the Press Realease by the Horizon Foundation.

Horizon Awards
From left, Msgr. Michael Schmied, Mrs. Diane Martin, Mrs. Daniela Shuffler, Ms. Elisa Montalvo, Ms. Marty Cifrese, Mr. David Rodriguez, Mr. Roger Lerner

Activities

We support our mission by providing assistance and support to encourage students to complete high school, consider higher education opportunities and to be successful in their career choices. Our key activities include:

Café, Cultura, Y Mucho Azúcar

On October 16th, 2009 at Long Reach High School, Columbia MD, Conexiones celebrated Hispanic heritage during a special evening featuring a Fashion Show with talented students. To see pictures from the event, we invite you to Café, Cultura, Y Mucho Azúcar .

Student Clubs

In order to bolster student pride and alleviate feelings of isolation, we provide funding for clubs organized within the Howard County Public System (HCPSS). These clubs create a sense of community, celebrate Hispanic heritage and provide leadership experiences.

Los Leones at Howard High School

Board Member, David Rodriguez spoke to Los Leones at Howard High School on September 23, 2009.

Advocacy

CONEXIONES has been an advocate for changes in policies, practices and personnel of the Howard County Public School System, that improve the performance and educational outcomes for Hispanic students. These efforts directly resulted in the establishment of the Hispanic Achievement Specialist position within the HCPSS and the addition of Hispanic Achievement Liaisons in all schools with a substantial Hispanic population. This approach promises to serve as a national model.

Our Partners

Yesterday's Technology... Today's Skills... Tomorrow's Success!
Howard County General Hospital
	Columbia Town Center Rotary Club
Cima Talent Agency	Kim Musser
El Azteca Mexican Restaurant	La Palapa Mexican Grill and Cantina