HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Health Staff Participate in “Stop the Bleed” Training
August 31st, 2018
As HCPSS staff prepare for the arrival of students for the 2018-19 school year, 9th grade health teachers received training and resources to deliver effective instruction to students in life threatening bleeding control identification, instruction and skill practice.
Bright Minds Foundation Golf Tournament, October 3, 2018
August 30th, 2018
Registration is open for the Bright Minds Foundation fifth annual golf tournament, to be held Wednesday, October 3 at the Waverly Woods Golf Club in Marriottsville.
Manor Woods Teacher Named a State Finalist for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
August 30th, 2018
Manor Woods Elementary School 4th Grade Instructional Team Leader Linda Wilson is a 2018 Maryland Science Finalist for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) at the K-Grade 6 level.
HCPSS Superintendent Recognizes Longtime Substitute Teacher
August 30th, 2018
At the August 23 Board of Education meeting, HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano honored Ruth Conway, who served the school system as a substitute teacher for 43 years.
CLES Students Lead Legislative Push to Ban Coal-Tar Sealants
August 30th, 2018
HCPSS students hope to see the fruits of their lobbying efforts this fall, when the Howard County Council decides if it will ban the use of coal-tar sealants in the county.
HCPSS Scores on State Assessments Outpace Maryland Norms
August 29th, 2018
Howard County public school students continue to demonstrate improvements in English language arts and mathematics achievement, as reflected in 2018 state assessment scores released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Board Seeks Public Input on Options to Relieve High School Overcrowding, Public Hearing September 11, 2018
August 28th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS) Board of Education is seeking public input as it reviews several options to relieve high school overcrowding in School Year 2019-2020 and beyond. The Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at the Department of Education.
New Partnership Promotes Arts Education
August 28th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with The Society, Incorporated, Howard County Maryland Chapter to help students strive for academic excellence, promote leadership responsibilities and serve as a resource to support arts education.
Hanover Hills Elementary Hosts Ribbon Cutting, Aug. 29
August 22nd, 2018
Staff, students, families, community members and the media are invited to visit the new Hanover Hills Elementary School for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours on Wednesday, August 29.
Remembering Dr. Cousin
August 17th, 2018
Dr. Cousin will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.