HCPSSPress Releases
Board of Education to Hold Legislative Meeting, September 20
The Howard County Board of Education is sponsoring a meeting for State Legislators, the Howard County Council and the County Executive to discuss legislative issues. The meeting will be held from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Invites Howard County Citizens to Attend Regional Attendance Area Open House, September 12-13
Community members are invited to attend an open house on the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Regional Attendance Area process. The walk-in sessions will be held at two regional locations on September 12 and 13, 2017, where participants may learn about the attendance area adjustment process, ask questions, and provide feedback to inform the Superintendent’s recommendation to the Board of Education.
Board Approves Resolution Recognizing Safe School Zones
The Howard County Board of Education approved a resolution to support and protect the rights of all Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students, regardless of immigration or citizenship status. The resolution was unanimously approved during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2017.
Board of Education to Hold Public Hearing on Superintendent Search, September 28
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing on the search process for a permanent superintendent on Thursday, September 28, at 7 p.m., in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Howard County’s Maddy Halbach Selected as Maryland 2017-18 Teacher of the Year Finalist
Academy of Finance teacher Dr. Maddy Halbach this morning was named one of seven finalists for the Maryland State Department of Education 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year. The state winner will be announced at an awards gala on October 27.
Board of Education Legislative Committee Meeting Rescheduled to September 13
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee meeting, previously scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2017, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 3 p.m. The meeting will take place in Boardroom A at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
The Oyster Recovery Partnership Establishes Oyster Gardening Programs at Two HCPSS Middle Schools
The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) is partnering with Dunloggin and Mount View middle schools to educate students about shellfish ecological restoration and its importance to the local environment.
Board of Education to Hold Retreat, September 12
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a retreat at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education Audit Committee to Meet September 13
The Audit Committee of the Howard County Board of Education will meet at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. The meeting will take place in Boardroom A at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Interim Superintendent, Board of Education Members and Elected Officials to Visit HCPSS Schools on First Day of School Tour
Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano will be joined by Board of Education (BOE) Chairman Cindy Vaillancourt and Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman for a tour of several schools on Tuesday, September 5, the first day of the 2017–2018 school year for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS)