HCPSSPress Releases
HCPSS Hosts Cultural Proficiency Conference
Howard County Superintendent Dr. Renee A. Foose announced this morning the expansion of the new Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) cultural proficiency model—“Student Voice for Inclusion and Equity”—before nearly 300 staff members and high school students attending a first-of-its-kind HCPSS Cultural Proficiency Conference.
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Records Management Policy Development Committee
The Howard County Public School System invites citizens to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of policy development/revision committees. The knowledge, experience and perspective shared by community stakeholders improve the policy review process and ensure transparency at every stage of the committee’s work. HCPSS is currently seeking candidates […]
HCPSS to Announce New Model for Raising Students’ Voices for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Cultural Proficiency Conference
Howard County Superintendent, Dr. Renee A. Foose, will announce the school system’s new “Student Voice for Inclusion and Equity” model during a two-day cultural proficiency conference—Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30 at Atholton High School. Dr. Foose will open the conference with remarks at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, Howard County Public School System […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, July 14
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The evening session convenes at 7:30 p.m. Both sessions will begin with a Public Forum, when members of the public may […]
Board of Education Receives Update on School Capacity
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is planning for the next phase of redistricting to begin in May 2017, in preparation for a new school opening in August 2018. The projected attendance area adjustment, described in the school system’s 2016 Feasibility Study, was presented during the June 23, 2016, meeting of the Howard County Board of Education
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, July 7
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education to Meet with County Council, July 6
The Howard County Board of Education will hold their quarterly meeting with the County Council at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. The meeting will be held in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Celebrates 10 Year Partnership with the Howard County Summer Theatre
Howard County Public School System and the Howard County Summer Theatre (HCST) will celebrate 10 years of providing theatrical experiences for students. The partnership will be re-signed at a HCST dress rehearsal of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on Wednesday, June 22 at Mt. Hebron High School, 9440 Old Frederick Road. Under the terms of the […]
Columbia Festival of the Arts Partners with HCPSS to Broaden Participation in the Arts and Performance Opportunities for Students
In a new partnership, Columbia Festival of the Arts (CFA) will collaborate with the Howard County Public School System to broaden participation and appreciation of the arts through CFA programs.
Board of Education Audit Committee to Meet, June 16 (Time Change)
The Howard County Board of Education Audit Committee meeting, previously scheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016, has been rescheduled to 12:30 p.m.