Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, June 11, 2024

The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 11 to discuss negotiations. The meeting will begin in open session to close, and the Board will not return to open session. Community members should email aharrison@hcpss.org to observe the open session only. Additional Board information is available […]

HCPSS Seeks Members of Mathematics Advisory Committee

HCPSS Mathematics (Academic) Advisory Committee (MAC) is looking to add some new members to the committee.

HCPSS Names First-Ever ESOL Teachers and Administrator of the Year

HCPSS has named its first-ever English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teachers and Administrator of the Year.

Celebrating 20 Years of Simulated Congressional Hearings in Howard County

This May marked the 20th year that Howard County Public School System 5th graders have participated in Simulated Congressional Hearings (SCH). What began as a pilot program at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School (TRES) in 2003 today is part of the social studies curriculum for every HCPSS 5th grader.

Summer Job Fairs, June 24 and July 24, 2024

HCPSS will host a Summer Jobs Fair on Monday, June 24 at Wilde Lake Middle School (10481 Cross Fox Ln, Columbia) and on Wednesday, July 24 at Burleigh Manor Middle School (4200 Centennial Ln, Ellicott City). The fair will run noon-4 p.m. on both days.

Howard County Students Excel in MESA State Competition

Several Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) schools took home top honors at the Maryland State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Day competitions held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in May. More than 40 students from seven HCPSS schools took part in the competition, which brought together students from eight Maryland school districts and some private schools.

Celebration of Excellence Honors Graduating Black and African-American Students

The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE), in partnership with HCPSS and HCPSS’ Black Student Achievement Program, recently hosted its annual Celebration of Excellence event, recognizing Black and African-American students who maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average throughout their high school careers.

HCPSS Visual Arts Educators Win Maryland Art Education Association District Awards

Five HCPSS visual arts teachers have been honored with District Level Awards by the Maryland Art Education Association (MAEA). The teachers—Sammy Lerch (Phelps Luck ES), Amanda Pincheira (Running Brook ES), Bradford Sweet-Laughlin (Elkridge Landing MS), Monique Johnson (Reservoir HS), and Hannah Green (Centennial HS)—were recognized for making a significant difference in students’ lives and working to support, grow, and develop dynamic educational experiences for students and district arts communities in Howard County.

Laurel Woods ES/Sheehy Toyota Partnership Provides Student and Staff Support at Every Turn

Over the past year, Sheehy Toyota of Laurel has found a wide variety of ways to support students and staff at Laurel Woods Elementary School. The partnership was formalized in April, outlining plans for Sheehy Toyota’s continued support for LWES and participation in HCPSS’ Apprenticeship Program.

Preparing for Graduation Ceremonies

The Class of 2024 ceremonies begin Thursday, May 23 and run through Friday, May 31. Please visit the HCPSS website, www.hcpss.org, for comprehensive information related to graduation ceremonies.