HCPSSPress Releases
HCPSS Students to Expand Park Species List at 2017 BioBlitz
Howard County middle school students are expanding an ever-increasing park species list for the Belmont Manor and Historic Park in Elkridge, Maryland. The BioBlitz program, offered in partnership with the Howard County Conservancy, links to HCPSS science, technology, engineering and math curriculum programs by using comprehensive GPS and mapping applications.
HCPSS Teachers and Staff Honored at Special Education 2017 Event
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) teachers and staff were honored by the Howard County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) at the 19th Annual Teachers and Staff Recognition Evening on May 8 at Burleigh Manor Middle School. “I’m so pleased to see these dedicated special educators recognized for the great work they do for […]
Board of Education Policy Committee to Meet, May 31
The Policy Committee of the Board of Education will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Conference Room ML2 at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS, County Executive Kittleman Applaud Restoration of State Construction Funds for School System
Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman and Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent Michael Martirano today applauded the Maryland Board of Public Works for restoring $9.6 million in school construction funding to HCPSS.
Howard County High School Student Recognized as Presidential Scholar
Centennial High School senior Tingyu Li has been honored as a U.S. Presidential Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, May 9
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education Policy Committee to Meet, May 8
The Policy Committee of the Board of Education will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Congratulates Eight National Board Certified Teachers
National Board Certification is the highest-level credential in the educational profession. Teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, self-assessment, peer review and expert evaluation.
Christine O’Connor Resigns from Howard County Board of Education
Effective immediately, Christine O’Connor has resigned from the Howard County Board of Education. Ms. O’Connor served on the Board since 2014, including in the chairman position.
Northfield Elementary School Launches Intergenerational Partnership
Northfield Elementary School (NES) is partnering with the Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant to promote intergenerational learning between students and Miller’s Grant residents.