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HCPSS Earns A+ on 2016 Healthy School Food Maryland Report
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) received an “A+” and was the only Maryland school system to earn an “A” on the 2016 School Food Environment Grades report from Healthy School Food Maryland.
Howard County is Maryland’s Only School System Named to AP District Honor Roll
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is Maryland’s only school system on the 7th Annual AP District Honor Roll, and one of 433 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board. To be included on the 7th Annual Honor Roll, HCPSS had to increase the number of students participating in AP while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students earning Advanced Placement (AP) Exam scores of 3 or higher since 2014. Reaching these goals shows that a district is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for AP courses.
Board of Education Considers 2017-2018 Academic Calendar Proposal
The Howard County Board of Education is reviewing a new proposal for the 2017-2018 Academic Calendar presented Thursday, Dec. 15 by the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) at a monthly Board meeting.
HCPSS Staff and Students Recognized by Superintendent, December
Superintendent Renee A. Foose recently recognized the following students and staff achievements in December.
Howard County Student to Perform in 2017 Rose Parade
Atholton High School senior Divya Singh has been selected by Music for All to be a member of the Bands of America Honor Band in the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade.
Board of Education Legislative Committee to Meet, Dec. 13
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, December 15 (Time Change)
The Howard County Board of Education’s regularly scheduled meeting, originally planned for 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2016, will now begin at 4 p.m.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, Dec. 13
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The meeting will begin in open session in the Boardroom before the Board makes a motion to meet in Closed […]
HCPSS Tops Maryland Rankings Again
For the second year in a row, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been named the top school system in Maryland by Niche.com, a national education and community analysis firm.
Secure Innovations Helps Prepare Student for Cybersecurity Careers
The Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL), a Centralized Career Academy High School, is partnering with Secure Innovations to prepare students for a future in cybersecurity.