HCPSSNews Stories
Students To Participate In Hour Of Code, Computer Science Education Week Activities, December 3-9
November 29th, 2018
To mark the fifth annual Computer Science Education Week, all Howard County public schools will participate in Code.org’s global Hour of Code the week of December 3-9.
Promoting School Readiness By Learning Together
November 29th, 2018
HCPSS’ Learning Together Program helps develop kindergarten readiness skills for children, ages 3 and 4, with and without disabilities.
Looking to the Future: HCPSS Renews 15-Year Partnership with Howard County Conservancy
November 27th, 2018
For more than 15 years, the Howard County Conservancy and Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) have worked closely together to give students hands-on experiences to learn about the wonders of the natural world, land preservation, and responsible environmental stewardship.
Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways Information Sessions, December 4, 2018
November 27th, 2018
HCPSS high school students interested in a career as an electrician are encouraged to explore Student Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways at an information session December 4, 2018.
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.