HCPSSPress Releases
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.
HCPSS Named a 2019 Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) was named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2019 by Forbes magazine. HCPSS is the top ranked school system and No. 60 overall on the national list of 500 employers.
Bright Minds Foundation Announces School Meals Funding Campaign to Support Families in Need
Bright Minds Foundation, the foundation of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), announced today the launch of an initiative to raise funds to eliminate outstanding school lunch balances.
HCPSS and HCEA Announce 2-Year Tentative Agreement
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and the Howard County Education Association certificated unit (HCEA) and its educational support professionals unit (HCEA-ESP) announced yesterday, December 20, 2018, that they have reached 2-year tentative agreements covering the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. The agreements will go into effect on July 1, 2019. “Our excellent educators […]