HCPSS“Navigating the Margins” Provides Safe Space for Students to Build Creative Writing Skills
HCPSS’ Navigating the Margins writing program provides opportunities for students to work with author-mentors and to explore and enhance their writing skills.
Meet HCPSS’ New 2024-2025 Principals
HCPSS welcomed six new principals this school year. Each one brings a different set of experiences to the job, and they all share a passion for serving their students, staff, and communities. Learn more about our new principals below.
New Partnership Supports HCPSS LGBTQIA+ Initiatives
HCPSS has signed a partnership agreement with Plot Twist Horse Farm to promote a creative, inclusive and welcoming environment for students and families. Through the partnership, Plot Twist Horse Farm will support support HCPSS LGBTQIA+ initiatives.
2024 Bright Minds Grants Support Innovative Classroom Projects
Howard County Public School System educators have been awarded more than $28,000 in grants by the Bright Minds Foundation, the school system’s education foundation. The grants will fund 20 innovative instructional projects during the 2024-2025 school year.
Worthington Elementary School Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized Worthington Elementary School as one of 356 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. Worthington was selected for the Exemplary High Performing Schools category, which honors the state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
Howard County Advanced Programs Information Nights, Oct. 8 and 9, 2024
Elementary Focus: Tuesday, October 8, 7 – 8:00 p.m. virtually via Microsoft Teams Secondary Focus: Wednesday, October 9, 7 – 8:00 p.m. virtually via Microsoft Teams HCPSS families interested in the Gifted and Talented (G/T) Program are invited to come learn about the advanced-level offerings available and how their students can become involved. The evening […]
HCPSS and The Council of Elders Community Academies, 2024-2025 School Year
HCPSS and The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE) have partnered to sponsor a parent workshops series consisting of four sessions during the 2024-2025 school year. The sessions will be held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The first three sessions will be held virtually; the fourth will […]
Career Academy Info Sessions, Nov. 12 and Dec. 11, 2024
Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Tuesday, Nov. 12 or Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions beginning at 6:45 p.m.
New Educator Orientation Sets Educators Up for Success
Starting a job with a new organization isn’t easy. Even if you’ve done a similar job elsewhere, it takes time to meet your new colleagues, get familiar with your new organization’s culture and values, know where to turn for help, and feel confident tackling the duties you’ve been assigned. That is why HCPSS developed its […]
Centennial HS Dance Teacher Wins Howard County Arts Council Outstanding Arts Educator Award
Centennial High School (CHS) dance teacher and fine arts instructional team leader Rebecca Clark has been selected to receive the 2024 Outstanding Arts Educator Howie Award by the Howard County Arts Council. Clark was selected based on her contributions to and their impact on the artistic life of Howard County through the arts, arts education, and support of the arts.