HCPSSPress Releases
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, […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting (No Evening Session), April 28, 2016
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 4 p.m. in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The afternoon session will begin with a Public Forum, when members of the public may address the Board on any topic […]
Board of Education Reviews Policy on Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media in Howard County Public Schools
The Howard County Board of Education received recommendations for strengthening Board Policy 8080, “Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media,” yesterday to ensure equitable use of technology, and to add definitions for digital tools and personally identifiable information. The public hearing on Policy 8080 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., May 12 in the Board Room at the HCPSS central office, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, Maryland.
Today, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) announced a public awareness campaign to support the responsible use of technology and social media by students and adults. HCPSS will engage student groups and other stakeholders in activities that promote positive messages and activities this school year and next.
Board Approves 2016–2017 Academic Calendar
The Howard County Board of Education agreed last night to ask the Maryland State Department of Education to waive one inclement weather day for the current school year. If approved, the last day of school for students and teachers will be Friday, June 17.
The Board also approved the 2016–2017 academic calendar. The next school year will begin on August 29 for students and on August 22 for teachers. Winter break will be Dec. 26–30, with schools reopening on Jan. 2, 2017. Spring break will run from April 10–17, 2017. The last day of school for students and teachers is scheduled for June 13, 2017.
Howard County Public School System Expands Pre-K Access for More Children
The Howard County Public School System announced today an expansion of its full-day prekindergarten program at Talbott Springs and Stevens Forest elementary schools, which serve the Oakland Mills community, beginning in the 2016–2017 school year. “High quality prekindergarten experiences help children develop the academic, social and emotional skills they need to be ready for learning, […]
Celebration of Excellence Honors African-American Students
The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County, in partnership with the Howard County Public School System, hosted their annual Celebration of Excellence event on April 13, 2016, at Hammond High School in Columbia. The event recognized African-American high school students from throughout the school system who have demonstrated a high level […]