HCPSSPress Releases
Career Academies Information Session, Nov. 9
The Howard County Public School System will host “Focus on Your Future,” an information session for secondary students and parents about the school system’s Career Academies. Participants will hear from current Academy students and alumni about the opportunities, internships and projects they are involved with.
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Member for Policy Development/Revision Committee
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites citizens to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of policy development/revision committees.
Stevens Forest Elementary Volunteer Honored at Governor’s Services Awards Ceremony
Stevens Forest Elementary School Volunteer Beth Buzzio received the Individual 2016 Governor’s Service Award today during the 33rd Annual Governor’s Service Awards Ceremony was held at the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis.
Board of education to Hold Regular Meeting and Public Hearing, November 3
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Instruction Technology and Library Media Advisory Committee
The Howard County Public School System invites citizens to take an active role in advising, supporting and advocating for continuous improvement of the HCPSS Instructional Technology and Library Media programs, which were designed to ensure that all Howard County students are equipped with information literacy skills, an essential component of lifelong learning.
HCPSS Staff and Organization Recognized by Superintendent in September 2016
The following staff and community achievements were recently recognized by Superintendent Renee A. Foose.
Dunloggin Middle School Partners With Oriole Advocates to Promote Community Involvement
Oriole Advocates is partnering with Dunloggin Middle School to encourage a spirit of community activism and involvement. The partnership will be formalized with an official signing Monday, October 10 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle.
Federal Official Highlights Use of Best Practices for Maintaining Good Indoor Environmental Quality in All Howard County Public Schools
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional administrator Shawn M. Garvin visited Hammond High School today to celebrate October as Children’s Health Month and praised the Howard County Public School System’s implementation of best practices for maintaining good indoor air quality in all its facilities.
HCPSS Students Explore Biodiversity at Fall BioBlitz
Elementary school students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) have an opportunity to learn from state scientists this week as they develop a catalog of plant and animal wildlife at Howard County’s Belmont Manor and Historic Park.
Board of Education to Meet with County Council, Oct. 26
The Howard County Board of Education will hold their quarterly meeting with the Howard County Council at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The meeting will be held in the C. Vernon Gray Room at 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City.