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HCPSS Principal Named 2016 Maryland Outstanding Leader Using Technology
Howard High School Principal Nick Novak has been named the 2016 Maryland Outstanding Leader Using Technology by Maryland Society for Education Technology (MSET). Novak was recognized for demonstrating outstanding use of innovative and effective practices of educational technology. Novak learned of his recognition today at a surprise announcement at his school. Board of Education Chairman […]
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, Feb. 16 (TIME CHANGE)
The Howard County Board of Education closed meeting, previously scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, has been rescheduled to 3:45 p.m. The meeting will still take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland
Le’Chic Academy Launches After-school Workshop at Forest Ridge Elementary School
In a new partnership, Forest Ridge Elementary School will collaborate with Le’Chic Academy Foundation to empower elementary students to be self-confident, cultivated and practical decision makers. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Forest Ridge Elementary School, Laurel, Maryland. Under the terms of the agreement, Le’Chic Academy […]
Howard County to Host Regional History Day Competition, March 12
Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – Reservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton The Howard County Public School System will host its 12th annual History Day Competition on Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., at Reservoir High School. This year’s event, sponsored by the Office of Secondary Social Studies, will include over […]
Board of Education Public Work Session III on Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2017 Operating Budget (TIME CHANGE)
Update: Work Session IV has been moved up to 12:45 today. The Howard County Board of Education Public Work Session III on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2017 Operating Budget, previously scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, will now begin at 10:00 a.m., due to inclement weather. Watch the February 16, […]
Athletes Serving Athletes Brings Race Training Program to Cedar Lane School
In a new partnership, Cedar Lane School will collaborate with Athletes Serving Athletes to help improve physical fitness and empower students to meet their highest potential. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Cedar Lane School in Fulton, Maryland. Under the terms of the agreement, ASA […]
Board of Education’s Legislative Committee to Meet, Mar. 1
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. The meeting will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
HCPSS Creates Committee for Diversity and Inclusion
New Committee Will Provide Community Input To Expand Programs Promoting Positive Behavior, Respect for All Cultures and Diversity Throughout The System Submit a statement of interest to participate in the HCPSS Committee for Diversity and Inclusion Superintendent of Schools Renee A. Foose today announced that the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is creating a […]
HCPSS Names 2016 Principal and Teacher of the Year
Bonnie Branch Middle School Principal and Centennial High School Teacher Selected The Howard County Public School System today announced its 2016 Principal and Teacher of the Year. Bonnie Branch Middle School Principal Cher Jones and Centennial High School Biology teacher Shalonda Holt were awarded the honors, respectively. Both will serve as the Howard County nominees […]
HCPSS G/T Orchestra Joined Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for Side-by-Side Concert
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra invited the 106 student members of the Howard County High School Gifted and Talented Orchestra to perform with them in a side-by-side concert. The concert was held Wednesday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Meyerhoff. The concert featured works by Borodin, Beethoven, Wagner and Rimsky-Korsakov. Student soloist Nicholas Kim, winner of […]