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4th Quarter Partnership Provides Leadership Programs for Howard County Middle School Students

September 8th, 2016

4th Quarter, a non-profit providing extracurricular leadership and character development programs for students, partnered with Bonnie Branch (BBMS) and Elkridge Landing (ELMS) middle schools to improve leadership skills, promote academic excellence and reinforce healthy habits with physical fitness. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Friday, September 9, at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle.

Under the terms of the agreement, 4th Quarter representatives will conduct a fall and spring semester in-school leadership program for students at BBMS and ELMS. 4th Quarter will also provide programming and volunteers for team building/self-awareness activities at school events such as Field Days and Family Wellness Nights. Aligned with Vision 2018, this partnership supports student well-being and involves students in building positive environments.

Howard County Board of Education Vice Chairman Ellen Flynn Giles, Board Member Ann De Lacy, HCPSS Executive Director of School Improvement and Administration Frank Eastham, Bonnie Branch Middle School Principal Cher Jones, and Elkridge Landing Middle School Principal Gina Cash joined 4th Quarter President Justin Guy and signed the formal partnership agreement at the September 9 event.

The 4th Quarter program aims to create young leaders by using football and fitness to develop good habits and a positive mindset. 4th Quarter firmly believes that students who embody persistence, academic excellence, selflessness, self-confidence, integrity and teamwork will be better equipped to reach their true leadership potential.

The Howard County Public School System’s Partnerships Office unites businesses and community organizations with schools to enhance the educational experience. Partnerships benefit schools, businesses and the entire community by leveraging the resources of all participants. Partners may commit human or financial resources or other support.

For more information, contact Partnerships Office Manager Mary Schiller at 410-313-6655 or mary_schiller@hcpss.org.