HCPSSPress Releases
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.
Howard County Economic Development Authority Partnership Supports HCPSS Career Academies
Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) is partnering with the Howard County Public School System to support Career Academy programs and connect students to the local business community. The partnership will be formalized with an official signing on Thursday, April 21, at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike. Under the terms of the […]
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, April 28
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Bethel Baptist Church Supports School Readiness Initiatives at Veterans Elementary School
Veterans Elementary School (VES) is partnering with Bethel Baptist Church to promote school readiness initiatives and provide resources to students and families. The partnership will be formalized with an official partnership signing on Wednesday, April 20 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle. Under the terms of the agreement, Bethel Baptist Church representatives […]
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Policy Development/Revision Committees
HCPSS 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. Each committee typically meets 4–5 times to discuss and make […]
Howard County Students Shine at STEM Competition
Students in the Maryland Mathematics Engineering and Science Achievement Program (MESA) representing the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) excelled at the Maryland Regional MESA Day competitions. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL) in Laurel, Maryland hosted the competitions on Wednesday, March 23. St. John’s Lane Elementary School STEM Team The science, technology, […]