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HCPSS Students Excel at 2018 State MESA Competition
A team from Patapsco Middle School recently earned first place in the state-level National Engineering Design Challenge, and three Howard County schools earned state-level recognition, at the Maryland State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) competitions.
Mt. Hebron Economics Teams Excel in 2018 National Finals
Mt. Hebron High School Economics Challenge student teams finished second and third at the National Economics Challenge, the nation’s only high school competition in academic economics.
HCPSS Announces New Plan for Enhancing Student Mental Health Supports
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has launched a new effort to enhance mental health services and supports for students in crisis, in collaboration with community and government agencies.
Howard County Lego Team Recognized at 2018 FIRST World Championship
Six Folly Quarter Middle School seventh-graders won a Judges Award at the FIRST World Championships, recently held in Detroit.
HCPSS Named a Best Place to Work by Forbes
The Howard County Public School System was named one of America’s Best Employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. HCPSS ranked No. 29 out of 500 on the national list and rated fifth within the education industry. HCPSS was the highest among the seven school systems recognized.
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting and Public Hearings, June 7, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 7, 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.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, May 31
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Session on Thursday, May 31, immediately following the Adoption of FY 19 Operating & Capital Budgets & FY 20-24 Capital Improvement Program, which begins at 6 p.m.
HCPSS Announces Two-Year Agreements with Employee Bargaining Units
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has reached tentative agreements with the Howard County Administrators Association (HCAA) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for two-year employment contracts.
Talbott Springs Elementary School on Track for Replacement of Current Building
The Howard County Board of Education voted during its May 17, 2018 meeting to move forward with re-evaluating and redesigning a replacement of the Talbott Springs Elementary School (TSES). The new school is scheduled for occupancy in August 2022.
Changes to 2018–2019 Academic Calendar Announced
The Howard County Board of Education approved changes to the 2018–2019 academic year calendar. The revised calendar provides greater predictability by including an additional inclement weather closing day and preserving a full Spring Break week, and benefits students, parents and staff who wish to plan schedules in advance.