HCPSSPress Releases
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, February 6, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session on Tuesday, February 6, immediately following the Public Work Session on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY19 Operating Budget.
Bright Minds Foundation Announces Laura Wallen Scholarship Fund
Bright Minds, the official foundation of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), announces the establishment of the Laura E. Wallen Memorial Scholarship fund.
Board of Education Operating Budget Review Committee to Meet Weekly in February 2018
The Board of Education’s Operating Budget Review Committee will meet at 8:45 a.m. on the following Tuesdays: February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2018.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, January 29, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 29. The session will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education Legislative Committee to Meet, January 29, 2018
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee will meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 29. The meeting will take place in Boardroom A at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Member for Ethics Policy Development/Revision Committee, Application Due February 7, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is currently seeking general citizen candidates for membership on the Policy 2070 Ethics Development/Revision Committee.
Hammond High School Named National School of Opportunity
Hammond High School has been designated a School of Opportunity by the National Education Policy Center. Hammond was recognized for demonstrating extraordinary commitment to equity and excellence by engaging in proven practices that close opportunity gaps and give all students the opportunity to succeed.
HCPSS Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano’s Public Schedule for the Week of January 22–28, 2018
This week includes a community town hall and a Board of Education meeting.
Board Selects Hanover Hills As Name For New Elementary School, Opening September 2018
The Howard County Board of Education has selected Hanover Hills Elementary School as the name for the school system’s 42nd elementary school, scheduled to open in Fall 2018. The Board voted during their regularly scheduled meeting on January 11, 2018.
Howard County Schools Announce New Electrician Apprenticeship Program for High School Students
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has announced a new program for students interested in a career as an electrician.