HCPSSNews Stories
Guest Voices: Finding a Perfect Fit as Special Education Parent Liaison
November 26th, 2018
Trish Gunshore joined HCPSS in 2017 to fill the newly created Special Education Parent Liaison position, which serves as the connection between the school district and parents of students with disabilities. Her 31-year career in special education includes roles as a teacher, compliance specialist and special education coordinator, and experience in instruction, curriculum writing, process and procedure development, staff development, program creation and evaluation, and budget and staffing allocations.
HCPSS Superintendent Responds to Hateful Incidents in Ellicott City, November 19, 2018
November 19th, 2018
The following message was sent from HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to the HCPSS community on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Chinese American Parent Association Partnership Encourages Involvement and Advocacy
November 19th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with the Chinese American Parent Association of Howard County (CAPA) to encourage collaboration, communication and mutual understanding among HCPSS staff, students and families with Chinese background.
Association of Community Services of Howard County Partners with HCPSS to Host Student Art Exhibits
November 19th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with the Association of Community Services of Howard County (ACS) to promote the artistic and creative abilities of students through art exhibits. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing at the Student Art Exhibit Reception on Tuesday, November 13 at the Association of Community […]
CANCELED: Board of Education Meeting, November 15, 2018
November 15th, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education meeting scheduled for today, Thursday, November 15, 2018, has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled to a later date. A schedule of upcoming Board meetings is available online.
Guest Voices: Creating Equitable Opportunities as a School Social Worker
November 14th, 2018
Holly Flanagan is a licensed clinical social worker in the Office of Student Support Services and is based at Reservoir High School. Her work with students and their families is aligned with the Strategic Call to Action and its emphasis on nurturing skill development, collaborative dialogue and a restorative culture.
Worthington Elementary Participates in 2018 Kindness Week
November 14th, 2018
Worthington Elementary School recently took on a weeklong kindness challenge. Through a variety of activities, students learned about being kind to their school, their community and themselves.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, November 8, 2018
November 7th, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Session on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3 p.m. The session will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Oakland Mills Middle Receives 2018 Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant
November 5th, 2018
Oakland Mills Middle School recently won a Champion Creatively Alive Children school grant. Crayola and the National Association of Elementary School Principals selected the school as one of only 20 recipients across the country.
Fulton Elementary Teacher Named Maryland Finalist for the 2018-19 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
November 5th, 2018
Fulton Elementary School 4th Grade Teacher Danielle Jackson was recently selected as a Maryland finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).