HCPSSPress Releases
Gallup Student and Staff Engagement Surveys Reveal Positive Trends
Recent results of Gallup engagement surveys indicate positive trends in engagement levels among Howard County Public School System students and staff. The results were presented at the December 15, 2014 Howard County Board of Education meeting. HCPSS entered a partnership with Gallup in 2013 to focus on increasing student and staff engagement as key initiatives […]
Three New Partnerships Promote a Lifelong Appreciation for Music
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with the Candlelight Concert Society, the Howard County Concert Orchestra, and Sundays at Three to enhance participation in countywide music programs. All three partnerships will be formalized with an official partnership signing Wednesday, December 17 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle. The three organizations […]
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Planning room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
HCPSS received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers of the United States and Canada (GFOA) in recognition of excellence in preparation and presentation of the HCPSS budget for the current fiscal year. According to GFOA officials, this distinction reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of budgeting. To earn […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday December 15, 2014 in the Board Room 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., will begin with a “Public Forum,” when members […]
Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City Partnership Promotes Self-Esteem and Leadership
The Kiwanis Club of Ellicott City is partnering with Bryant Woods Elementary School to promote character development, self-esteem and perseverance for students. The partnership will be formalized with an official partnership signing on Monday, December 1 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland. The Kiwanis Club will provide materials and funding to support […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting (Evening Session Canceled)
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Board Room 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 […]
HCPSS Ranked Among Best School Systems in the Nation
The Howard County Public School System has been named among the best school districts in the nation, and the top district in the state of Maryland, according to rankings released this week by Niche.com, an education and community analysis firm. The system received ‘A’ grades or better for academic rigor, student diversity and quality of […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 in the Board Room 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., will begin with a “Public Forum,” when members […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Partnership Promotes Academic and Leadership Development
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Iota Lambda Omega Chapter and Howard County Public School System have collaborated for many years to support the academic, social and emotional development of students. This longstanding relationship will be formalized with an official partnership signing Tuesday, November 25 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle. Under the […]