HCPSSPress Releases
HCPSS Students Named 2019 Carson Scholars
Twenty-four HCPSS students in Grades 4–11, who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and humanitarianism, have been named 2019 Carson Scholars. The scholars will be recognized at a regional awards banquet on Sunday, May 5, 2019.
HCPSS Board of Education Honors Debbie Engle with 2019 Friends of Education Award
The Howard County Board of Education will recognize Debbie Engle with the Friends of Education Award at a reception on Thursday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m., followed by an award presentation at the 4 p.m. Board meeting.
Community Forum on Effective Discipline Practices, April 3, 2019
Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to participate in a forum on equitable and effective student discipline practices Wednesday, April 3, 6:30-8:15 p.m. , at Wilde Lake High School.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church Partnership Supports Students and Families
First Evangelical Lutheran Church has partnered with Veterans Elementary and Dunloggin Middle Schools to provide resources to students and foster positive school/community relationships.
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.