Press Releases

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 […]

Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting on Wednesday, July 3, 2013

The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2013

The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

HCPSS to Host Cultural Proficiency Institute in July

The Howard County Public School System, in partnership with Corwin Press, will host the 2013 Cultural Proficiency Institute July 22-23 at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center. The CPI will focus on application of cultural proficiency and corresponding results and will draw attendees from across the country and Canada. The CPI is in its seventh year, […]

HCPSS, Bright Minds and Lazarus Work to Provide Students with Laptops

The Howard County Public School System, Bright Minds Foundation and Lazarus Foundation are working together to provide computers to students who might otherwise not be able to afford one, and in doing so are repurposing equipment in an effort to conserve both financial resources and the environment. The HCPSS, on May 15, signed a Memorandum […]