HCPSSPress Releases
Howard County Public Schools Are Narrowing Achievement Gaps
More Howard County public school students are entering college immediately after graduation, and achievement gaps in the areas of college enrollment and completion rates are narrowing between groups of students, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Five HCPSS Schools Ranked on U.S. News Best High Schools List
Five Howard County high schools have been ranked among the best in Maryland and the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Marriotts Ridge and River Hill high schools are ranked among the top 10 in the state.
Howard County Multiservice Center Partnership Connects Students and Families with Support Services
The Howard County MultiService Center, under the Department of Community Resources and Services, and the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) are partnering to help families obtain the resources they need to become self-sufficient.
Howard County Schools Awarded Green School Certification, 2017
Seven Howard County public schools have earned certification or recertification as Green Schools from the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, April 27
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Nominations For Parent Involvement Matters Award, Through May 15
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Parent Involvement Matters Award (PIMA).
EPA Recognizes HCPSS Healthy Schools and IEQ Achievement
Green and healthy schools are a part of this year’s Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22. Nothing is more important to the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) than providing healthy schools for our students, staff and community. I am extremely pleased to share this letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizing our school system’s success and commitment to implementing best practices for maintaining good Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in our buildings.
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting and Public Hearing, May 4
The Howard County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 4, at 4 p.m., with an evening session beginning at 7:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Howard County Food Bank Partnership Provides Food Assistance for HCPSS Families
The Howard County Community Action Council’s Howard County Food Bank is partnering with the Howard County Public School System to provide students and families with access to nonperishable foods. The partnership will be formalized with an official partnership signing on Wednesday, April 19, at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.
Board of Education to Meeting in Closed Session, April 18
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.