HCPSSBoard of Education Meeting Notifications
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, June 9
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, May 26
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, May 11
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Board of Education Policy Committee to Meet, May 2
The Policy Committee of the Board of Education will meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016, in Conference Room ML2 at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting (No Evening Session), April 28, 2016
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 4 p.m. in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The afternoon session will begin with a Public Forum, when members of the public may address the Board on any topic […]
Board of Education Reviews Policy on Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media in Howard County Public Schools
The Howard County Board of Education received recommendations for strengthening Board Policy 8080, “Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media,” yesterday to ensure equitable use of technology, and to add definitions for digital tools and personally identifiable information. The public hearing on Policy 8080 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., May 12 in the Board Room at the HCPSS central office, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, Maryland.
Today, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) announced a public awareness campaign to support the responsible use of technology and social media by students and adults. HCPSS will engage student groups and other stakeholders in activities that promote positive messages and activities this school year and next.
Board Approves 2016–2017 Academic Calendar
The Howard County Board of Education agreed last night to ask the Maryland State Department of Education to waive one inclement weather day for the current school year. If approved, the last day of school for students and teachers will be Friday, June 17.
The Board also approved the 2016–2017 academic calendar. The next school year will begin on August 29 for students and on August 22 for teachers. Winter break will be Dec. 26–30, with schools reopening on Jan. 2, 2017. Spring break will run from April 10–17, 2017. The last day of school for students and teachers is scheduled for June 13, 2017.
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, April 14
Watch the April 14, 2016 Board of Education Meeting → The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. Both the afternoon and the evening session, which convenes at 7:30 p.m., […]
HCPSS to Use New Video Streaming Service to Enhance Value and Accessibility
Beginning with the March 24 Board of Education meeting, the Howard County Public School System will use Swagit to deliver online, anytime access to Board meetings. Swagit is a video streaming service that specializes in the delivery of live and on-demand content of government and board of education meetings. HCPSS is migrating from its current […]
New HCPSS Partnership Promotes Staff Health and Well-being
The Howard County Public School System partnered with IO Workshop | Mélong Ling to promote activities that support mindfulness, meditation and wellness for staff and the school community. The partnership was formalized with an official signing on Friday, March 18 at IO Workshop | Mélong Ling, 6315 Hillside Court, Suite D, in Columbia. Under the […]