HCPSSPress Releases
Three Howard County Students Honored as Maryland Masters
Students from across Maryland are being honored as part of an initiative by the Maryland Comptroller’s office called the Maryland Masters Award. Howard High School 11th grader Alexia Owusu-Sakyi, Glenwood Middle School 7th grader Cole Iannarino, and Lisbon Elementary School 5th grader Andrew Meissner will be recognized as the Howard County winners during an unveiling […]
Board of Education to Hold Retreat (CANCELED)
The Howard County Board of Education Retreat to be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2015, in the Board Room, at The Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. Has been canceled.
HCPSS Students and Staff Recognized at March Board of Education Meetings
The following student and staff achievements were recognized at the Board of Education meetings on March 12 and March 26: Students: Hammond High School junior Essien Ture was one of only three high school athletes to receive the Ed Block Courage Award. Ture played basketball for Hammond when he was diagnosed with a vascular condition […]
Howard County Students Make Regional MESA/STEM Day Competition a Success
Students in the Maryland Mathematics Engineering and Science Achievement Program (MESA) from the Howard County Public School System excelled in the Maryland Regional MESA Day competitions. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland hosted the competitions on April 10, 2015. The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics competitions involved a variety of events for […]
HCPSS Recognizes Partners and Volunteers During National Volunteer Day
During National Volunteer Week, April 12–18, Howard County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Renee Foose and the Howard County Board of Education take time to express deep appreciation to its partners and volunteers for their contribution to making HCPSS among the best in the nation. The Howard County Public School System recognizes that community partners […]
Howard County Public School System urges governor to restore funding
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) leaders are urging Governor Hogan to provide full funding for Maryland’s public schools. HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Renee A. Foose has been a vocal advocate for full public education funding, urging state leaders to recognize the critical role of public education in Maryland’s robust economy. In a March 22, 2015 […]
HCPSS Educators Honored by Washington Post, 2015
The Washington Post recently honored two Howard County Public School System educators. Centennial High School Principal Claire Hafets was given the 2015 Distinguished Educational Leader Award, and Laurel Woods Elementary School teacher Stephanie Geddie was named this year’s Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher for Howard County. The Distinguished Educational Leader Award recognizes the combination of the […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting (No Evening Session)
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015, in the Board Room 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 […]
PFLAG Columbia-Howard County Partnership Supports Students Well-Being
The Howard County Public School System is partnering with PFLAG Columbia-Howard County to help increase levels of understanding about topics central to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, faculty, and staff. The partnership will be formalized with an official partnership signing Friday, April 10 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle. PFLAG will […]
Board of Education to Hold Retreat April 16
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Retreat at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Boardroom A, at The Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.