HCPSSPress Releases
New Partnership Promotes Arts Education
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with The Society, Incorporated, Howard County Maryland Chapter to help students strive for academic excellence, promote leadership responsibilities and serve as a resource to support arts education.
Hanover Hills Elementary Hosts Ribbon Cutting, Aug. 29
Staff, students, families, community members and the media are invited to visit the new Hanover Hills Elementary School for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours on Wednesday, August 29.
Remembering Dr. Cousin
Dr. Cousin will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
Wilde Lake Middle School Recognized as Maryland’s First Net Zero Energy School
Wilde Lake Middle School has been officially designated a Net Zero building by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). The designation underscores the school’s status as Maryland’s first school building to produce at least as much energy as it uses over the course of a year.
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Instructional Materials/Criteria Review Committee, Application Due September 12, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is currently seeking general citizen candidates for membership on the Instructional Materials/Criteria Review Committee.
Changing Destinations Partnership Engages Students in Global Citizenship
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with Changing Destinations: Journey to Excellence to provide students with opportunities to learn about cultures from around the world.
Bright Minds Foundation Announces New Executive Director
Bright Minds, the official foundation of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), announces the appointment of Liz Crammond to the position of Executive Director for the foundation.
Howard County Local Children’s Board Partnership Targets Student Well-Being
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with the Howard County Local Children’s Board (LCB) to provide students with opportunities and resources necessary to succeed.
HCPSS BOE Approves $2 Million Grant to Advance Literacy, Birth-Grade 12
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Board of Education approved a $2 million Striving Readers’ Comprehensive Literacy Grant at its regular meeting last week.
Guilford Elementary Earns Green Flag Award for Environmental Achievement
The National Wildlife Federation Eco-Schools USA program has awarded Guilford Elementary School its highest honor, the Green Flag, for the school’s exceptional achievement in maintaining “green” building and grounds practices, conserving natural resources, and integrating environmental education into the curriculum. Guilford Elementary is the sixth school in Maryland and the 108th nationally to receive the award.