HCPSSPress Releases
Bach to Rock Partnership Supports Music Education
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with Bach to Rock (B2R) to provide professional development for music staff and support school events. Under the terms of the agreement, B2R will provide professional development opportunities for HCPSS music staff.
2nd Annual State of Early Childhood in Howard County, May 1, 2019
The State of Early Childhood in Howard County, to be held May 1, is an opportunity to connect with engaged stakeholders and learn about current and new initiatives that support early childhood development and school readiness efforts.
Night of Honor Event to Recognize HCPSS Staff and Alumni, May 7, 2019
In partnership with the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), the Bright Minds Foundation will host the 2019 Night of Honor to recognize outstanding HCPSS staff and alumni on Tuesday, May 7, from 6:30-9 p.m. Night of Honor will celebrate the Principal of the Year and Teachers of the Year, as well as the inaugural winners of the Work Hard Be Kind Award and the Work Hard Be Kind Outstanding Alumni Award.
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.