Press Releases

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.

Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, Dec. 6

The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

Manor Woods Elementary School Named 2016–2017 Maryland Blue Ribbon School

Manor Woods Elementary School is a 2016–2017 Maryland Blue Ribbon School. Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) named Manor Woods Elementary School as one of only six Maryland public schools to receive the State’s Blue Ribbon award this year.