HCPSSPress Releases
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Attendance Area Committee, Deadline April 28
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites citizens to take an active role in school attendance area adjustments (redistricting) and school boundary alternatives as a member of the Attendance Area Committee (AAC).
A New Vision For Science Education
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has adopted a new model for science education, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), to develop scientifically literate citizens who are well prepared to pursue college and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
“24” Math Challenge Tournament to be Held at Hollifield Station Elementary School
Students from nine elementary schools will participate in the Howard County Public School System’s first 24 Math Challenge Tournament on Friday, March 24, from 7–8:30 p.m. at Hollifield Station Elementary School in Ellicott City. Approximately 36 students in Grades 4 and 5, representing the top winners from each of the participating schools, will compete.
HCPSS Crisis Intervention Teams Earn National Recognition
The Howard County Public School System Crisis Intervention Teams have been recognized by the National Association for School Psychologists with its School Safety and Crisis Response Award.
City on a Hill Community Church Provides Support for Oakland Mills Middle School Families
Oakland Mills Middle School (OMMS) is partnering with City on a Hill Community Church to provide resources and support for students and families. The partnership will be formalized with an official partnership signing on Friday, March 24, at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.
24 Math Challenge Tournament, March 24
Friday, March 24, 7–8:30 p.m., Hollifield Station Elementary School, 8701 Stonehouse Drive, Ellicott City Students from nine elementary schools will participate in the first Howard County Public School System 24 Math Challenge Tournament. Approximately 36 students in Grades 4 and 5, representing the top winners from each of the participating schools, will compete. The tournament […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, March 23 (Evening Session Added)
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting and Public Hearings, April 6
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. Both the afternoon and the evening session, which convenes at 7:30 p.m., will begin with a […]
C‑SPAN Visits Long Reach High School to Honor StudentCam Documentary Winner
C‑SPAN and Comcast will visit Long Reach High School in Columbia on Tuesday, March 21, at 9 a.m., to honor Long Reach 10th-grader Sharon Jeon, who has been named an Honorable Mention winner in C-SPAN’s national StudentCam documentary competition.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, March 17
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.