HCPSSPress Releases
Building Families for Children Partnership Strengthens Family Stability
HCPSS has partnered with Building Families for Children (BFC) to help ensure that students have the resources and supports necessary to succeed.
March 5, 2019 Board of Education Meeting with PTA Presidents and CAC Postponed
The Board of Education meeting with PTA presidents and Community Advisory Council, originally scheduled for March 5, 2019, has been postponed.
Board of Education Adopts Requested FY20 Operating and Capital Budget, and FY21-25 Capital Improvement Program
The Howard County Board of Education on February 19, 2019, adopted its Operating Budget Request for the 2019–2020 school year totaling $972.7 million. The Board will submit its budget requests to Howard County Executive Calvin Ball in early March.
Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled for February 14
Today’s Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 14 at 4 and 7 p.m., due to downed trees and loss of power in many schools.
New Bryant Woods Elementary School Partnership Promotes a Positive School Culture
Bryant Woods Elementary School (BWES) has partnered with St. John United Church to promote inclusiveness and build strong relationships among students, staff, families and community members. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Wednesday, February 6 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.
Hanover Hills Elementary School Achieves LEED Gold Status
Hanover Hills Elementary School has achieved LEED Gold designation by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, February 4, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Session on Monday, February 4 at 6 p.m. The session will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
RESCHEDULED: Board of Education Work Sessions on the FY 2020 Budget
The Howard County Board of Education Work Sessions III and IV on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2020 Budget have been rescheduled due to inclement weather.
January 29, 2019 Board of Education Work Session and Public Hearing on the FY20 Operating Budget Rescheduled for January 31, 2019
The Board of Education Work Session and Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2020 Budget, originally scheduled for January 29, have been rescheduled for Thursday, January 31 at 1 and 7 p.m., respectively.
HCPSS Announces New Arborist Apprenticeship Program for High School Students
HCPSS has announced a new program for students interested in a career as an arborist. Interested students and their families are encouraged to attend an information session on Wednesday, January 30.