HCPSSPress Releases
Howard County Board of Education Takes Action on 2016-2017 Academic Calendar
Days Off to be Incorporated for Lunar New Year Eve, Eid Al-Adha and Diwali The Howard County Board of Education today voted unanimously to continue with the current practice of schools and offices being closed on mandated state holidays, and Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah in the 2016–2017 Academic Calendar. The Board also asked the […]
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, Jan. 14
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2016, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, Jan. 12
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Superintendent Presents Proposed Operating Budget for FY17
Howard County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Renee A. Foose unveiled her proposed budget for fiscal year 2016–2017 (FY17) to the Board of Education on Jan. 7 during a special presentation. The budget is available online at http://www.hcpss.org/about-us/budgets. The FY17 budget proposal totals $838.7 million, an 8.0 percent increase over the FY16 budget. Of the […]
Board of Education to Meet with County Council, Jan. 21
The Howard County Board of Education will hold their quarterly meeting with the County Council at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016. The meeting will be held in Boardroom B at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Superior Public School System Performance Drives $1.85 Billion Economic Impact in Howard County
As Students Achieve at High Levels, Home Values Rise, Jobs and Business Activity Increase A new study conducted by the Sage Policy Group analyzes the impact of Howard County public schools and describes the school system as a central economic driver in the county. The report, “The Economic Implications of Howard County’s State-Leading School System,” […]
Board of Education to Hold Community Meeting with Bright Minds Foundation and Community Action Council, Jan, 19
Board of Education to Hold Community Meeting with Bright Minds Foundation and Community Action Council, January 19, 2016
Board of Education’s Legislative Committee to Meet, Jan 19
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. The meeting will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
HCPSS Students, Staff and Organization Recognized at the December Board of Education Meeting
Superintendent Renee A. Foose recognized the following student, staff and organizational achievements at the Board of Education meeting on December 3, 2015: Students: Long Reach Senior Seneca Friend recently was named a Wendy’s High School Heisman Award finalist—one of only 10 nationwide. The program recognizes high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics and as […]
Board of Education’s Legislative Committee January 5 Meeting Canceled
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee meeting previously scheduled for 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, has been canceled.