HCPSSPress Releases
School System Seeks Members for Policy Development/Revision Committees – Application deadline August 14, 2013
Building stakeholder trust and confidence through open and transparent communication is a key priority for the school system. The HCPSS invites citizens to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of policy development/revision committees. Community stakeholders serve a vital function on each committee by sharing diverse knowledge, experiences and […]
Howard County Schools Outperform Statewide Peers on MSA
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released the 2013 reading and mathematics Maryland School Assessment (MSA) results today. Howard County public school students continue to achieve at high levels on the MSA, as compared to their counterparts across Maryland. In reading, 93.9 percent of elementary students scored at the proficient or advanced level, compared […]
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2013
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Land Acquisition, August 15, 2013
The Howard County Board of Education will receive public input on a proposed land acquisition for a future school site during a public hearing scheduled Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The Howard County Public School System has made an offer to buy Oxford Square, Proposed Parcel G in Hanover, Maryland, for $8,200,000.00. The […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting and Public Hearings for Pre-developement Work session on FY15 Capital Budget & FY16-20 Capital Improvement Program and Land Acquisition for Future Northeastern School
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday August 15, 2013 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 […]
2013-2014 Student Member of the Board Sworn In
Howard High School student Albert Corvah was sworn in as the 2013-2014 Student Member of the Board at the July 11 meeting of the Howard County Board of Education meeting. “I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to the students of Howard County. It’s their vote that put me in office,” Corvah said at his […]
Member Sought for HCPSS Ethics Panel
The Board of Education of Howard County is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Howard County Public School System Ethics Panel. The vacancy will be filled by appointment by the Board for a 5 year term. Members of the panel must be residents of Howard County. The Ethics Panel oversees the school system’s Ethics […]
HCPSS Superintendent Recognizes Students, Staff at June 27 Board Meeting
HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Renee Foose recognized the following school, staff and student achievements at the Board of Education meeting June 27: Students: Hammond High School sophomore Jordan Katz was recognized with the Washington Post’s 2013 Emerging Young Journalist Award. The award is given to one sophomore whose work demonstrates an aptitude for high school or […]
Under Armour–Centennial High School Partnership Promotes Career Readiness
A new partnership between Centennial High School and Under Armour will assist students in preparing for college and future careers by giving them an insider’s look at operating a worldwide apparel business. The collaboration will be formalized with an official signing Monday, June 10 at 1 p.m. at Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane, Ellicott […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting and Work Session on Thursday, July 11, 2013
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2013 in the Board Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The regular Board meeting will be followed by a Work Session on Policy 2000 School Board Governance. If additional time […]