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Sixth Graders Explore the Intersection of History and Science during Great Belmont Adventure
Sixth graders at Thomas Viaduct, Patapsco, and Elkridge Landing middle schools will explore the history and science of Howard County during the Great Belmont Adventure, which takes place May 23 and 25, and June 1-2 on the grounds of the Belmont Manor and Historic Park in Elkridge, Maryland. The project culminates a year-long study of […]
HCPSS Students to Unveil Park Species List at 2016 BioBlitz
A group of Howard County elementary and middle school students have developed a park species list for the Howard County’s Belmont Manor and Historic Park in Elkridge, Maryland. The species list was unveiled at the 2016 BioBlitz on May 16–19, 2016. At BioBlitz, fifth-grade students from Cradlerock and Atholton elementary schools and seventh-graders from Mayfield […]
HCPSS Celebrates 10th Annual Choose Civility Poster and Video Contest Winners
Each year, Choose Civility recognizes original art created by students that represents a specific civility theme. This year, Howard County students were invited to design a poster or short video illustrating the theme, “Would You Say That To My Face?” This year’s contest was presented in partnership with Choose Civility, the Howard County Library System […]
Non-Disabled Howard County Public School Students Design Adapted Cars for Students with Disabilities
Non-disabled students from several Howard County high schools have worked together to develop adapted ride-on cars for their disabled peers. Students in the Allied Health and Engineering Academies at the Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) designed, customized and adapted the cars based on Cedar Lane School (CLS) students’ accessibility challenges.
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, May 11
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Howard County Human Resources Society Partners with HCPSS to Support Workforce Initiatives
In a new partnership, the Howard County Human Resources Society will collaborate with the Howard County Public School System to support workforce initiatives that prepare students for the world of work. The partnership will be formalized with an official signing on Wednesday, May 11 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle. Under the […]
Centennial Team a Semi-Finalist in National Art Competition
A team of four talented student artists from Centennial High School has been named a semi-finalist in the 2016 Vans Custom Culture competition, and is now in contention to be a national finalist. Shoe manufacturer Vans sponsors the annual competition to inspire and empower high school students to embrace their creativity through art and design. […]
Student Future Leaders to Attend Peer Leadership Conference
Approximately 500 third through fifth grade students from around the county will attend the HCPSS Peer Leadership Conference on Thursday, May 12 from 9:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. at the Columbia Presbyterian Church in Columbia. School counselors sponsor the event, which is designed to help potential leaders realize and understand the positive influence they can have on […]
HCPSS Students Named 2016 Carson Scholars
The Mid-Atlantic Carson Scholars were recognized at the annual awards ceremony on April 10 at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and humanitarianism. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Carson Scholars Fund. […]
Board of Education Policy Committee to Meet, May 2
The Policy Committee of the Board of Education will meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016, in Conference Room ML2 at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.