HCPSSPress Releases
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 […]
Rebuilding Together Howard County Partnership Supports Student and Family Well-Being
Rebuilding Together Howard County is partnering with the Howard County Public School System to increase awareness of home repair services available to homeowners with limited incomes. The partnership will be formalized with an official signing Wednesday, November 19 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Rebuilding […]
Superintendent Renee A. Foose to Participate in ConnectED to the Future Convening Wednesday at White House
The White House and the U.S. Department of Education have selected Dr. Renee A. Foose, Howard County Public Schools Superintendent, to participate in the November 19 ConnectED to the Future Convening at the White House. Dr. Foose joins more than 100 other school system leaders from across the nation, who will be recognized for their […]
Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club Partnership Promotes Agricultural History
The Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club, Living Farm Heritage Museum has partnered with the Howard County Public School System to provide hands-on opportunities for students to learn about Howard County’s agricultural history. The partnership will be formalized with an official signing Friday, November 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 […]