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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)

HCPSS Expands Healthy Meals Program to All Elementary Schools

HCPSS announced the expansion of its Let’s Rethink Lunch program to all elementary schools, and will add dozens of new healthy items for all students.

Board of Education Legislative Committee to Meet, September 11

The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017. The meeting will take place in Boardroom A at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, September 7 (TIME CHANGE)

The Howard County Board of Education announced a change to the start time of its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 7. The meeting will begin at 3 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.