HCPSSPress Releases
HCPSS Adds Additional Opportunity for Community to Provide Input on School Start and Dismissal Time Adjustment Proposals
The Howard County Public School System has added an additional forum to its previously scheduled events for members of the community to provide feedback on school start and dismissal time adjustment proposals.
Wilde Lake Middle School Ribbon Cutting/Open House, Jan. 8
The Howard County Public School System will host two events to celebrate the closing of Wilde Lake Middle School (WLMS) and the opening of the new school facility. Members of the public are invited to participate in both activities.
HCPSS Partnership with Columbia Association to Promote Global Competence
The Howard County Public School System is partnering with the Columbia Association (CA) International Exchange and Multicultural Programs Office to foster international understanding and develop global competence among students and staff. The partnership will be formalized with an official signing on Wednesday, November 30, at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.
HCPSS Superintendent Recognized by National Early Language Education Organization
Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Renee A. Foose received the 2016 National Network for Early Language Learners Award for Outstanding Support of Early Language Learning.
Board of Education Considers School Start and Dismissal Time Adjustment Proposals
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) School Start and Dismissal Time Committee (SSDT) presented four alternative models for school start and dismissal times in a report to the Howard County Board of Education at its November 17, 2016 meeting.
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting and Public Hearings, Dec. 5
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Students, Staff and Schools Recognized in October By Superintendent
Superintendent Renee A. Foose recently recognized the following students, staff and school achievements.
Veterans Elementary School Partnership Recognizes Local Veterans
Veterans Elementary School (VES) is partnering with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Yingling-Ridgely Post 7472 (VFW) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Yingling-Ridgely Post 7472 (VFW Auxiliary) to promote patriotism and respect for veterans’ military service to the country.
HCPSS Seeks Members For Secondary Language Arts Advisory Committee
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites citizens and 11th grade students to serve on the HCPSS Secondary Language Arts Advisory Committee, supporting, advocating and making recommendations for continuous improvement in the classroom.
Howard County Public School System Selected as ARTsite 2016 Location
The Howard County Department of Education is the new home of “Manolis,” a kinetic sculpture by Baltimore artist Paul Daniel.