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HCPSS Updates Board of Education Meeting Announcement Process
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will update its process for notifying the community of upcoming Board of Education meetings, effective July 1, 2018.
Board of Education June 28, 2018 Meeting with County Council Canceled
The Howard County Board of Education quarterly meeting with the County Council, previously scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, has been canceled.
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, July 12, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 12, at 4 p.m., with an evening session beginning at 7:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Howard County Students Excel at 2018 National History Day
Two Howard County students won awards at the 2018 National History Day Competition held at the University of Maryland in College Park on June 14. The winning students competed against hundreds of students from school systems across the country.
Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission Provides Opportunities for Student Performances at Merriweather Post Pavilion
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission (DCACC) to support initiatives that promote the benefits of music education programs in Howard County. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Wednesday, June 13, at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
HCPSS Schools Excel at 2018 U.S. Academic Bee and Bowl
A student team from Centennial Lane Elementary School was named the national U.S. Academic Bee and Bowl champions and a Burleigh Manor Middle School student was named National Science Bee champion at the U.S. Academic Bowl, and other HCPSS teams placed nationally.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, June 14
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Session on Thursday, June 14, at 5 p.m. The session will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Celebrates Electrician Apprenticeship Program 2018 Graduation
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) celebrated the first cohort of graduates of the Independent Electrical Contractors Pre-Apprenticeship Student Pathways program at a recent graduation ceremony.
Celebration Church Partnership Supports Diverse Perspectives in the Classroom
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with Celebration Church to collaborate on opportunities to increase mutual understanding in a culturally diverse community. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Thursday, June 7, at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant.
Four New Partnerships Expand Music Opportunities for HCPSS Students and Staff
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with the Inner Arbor Trust, Maryland Winds, Seasons 52 and the United States Navy Band to support an educational environment that connects music, arts, culture and the community. The partnerships were formalized with an official partnership signing on Monday, June 4, at Seasons 52 in Columbia.