HCPSSNews Stories
Five HCPSS Teachers Receive 2018 Outstanding Mathematics Educator Awards
October 22nd, 2018
Five HCPSS teachers received prestigious awards from the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM).
Mount View Middle School Band Selected for 2019 National Convention
October 17th, 2018
The Mount View Middle School Symphonic Band has been selected to perform at the 2019 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Eastern Division Conference in Pittsburgh.
Harper’s Choice Students Become Farm Hands for a Day
October 15th, 2018
Last month, six students from Harper’s Choice Middle School were given the opportunity to participate in Howard County’s Student Day on a Farm, as part of the annual Farm-City Celebration. This year, the students visited Sharp’s at Waterford Farm, a family-operated farm in Howard County.
WATCH D.O.G.S. Getting Dads Involved at Thomas Viaduct MS
October 15th, 2018
At Thomas Viaduct Middle School, WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) are taking at least one full day off work during the school year and spending that entire day volunteering at the school as crossing guards, car/bus rider facilitators, hallway monitors, library assistants, lunchroom helpers, classroom and homework tutors and playground/gymnasium coaches. The possibilities are endless.
HCPSS Students Lead the Way for New Legislation
October 11th, 2018
Following the work of HCPSS students, legislation was signed on October 10, 2018 to ban coal tar sealants in Howard County. The students began their activism at Centennial Lane Elementary School and continued it on at Burleigh Manor Middle School.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, October 8, 2018
October 8th, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Session on Monday, October 8 at 4:30 p.m. The session will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The meeting will begin in open session in the Boardroom before the Board makes a motion […]
HCPSS Thanks Community Partners for Their Contributions at 2018 Celebration
October 8th, 2018
Over 400 attendees, including community partners, Superintendent Michael J. Martirano, members of the Board of Education, and school and system representatives joined together for the 32nd annual Howard County Public School System Educational Partnerships Celebration at the Sheraton Columbia on September 28.
Clemens Crossing Named 2018-2020 National PTA School of Excellence
October 4th, 2018
The National PTA has recognized Clemens Crossing Elementary School as a 2018-2020 School of Excellence. Clemens Crossing and its PTA have been committed to building an inclusive and welcoming school community where all families contribute to enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.
HCPSS Students Explore Social Sciences at Second Annual Symposium
October 3rd, 2018
Howard Community College (HCC) welcomed more than 100 Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school students to its Columbia campus on September 28 for the second annual Social Science Symposium.
Waterloo Elementary School Named 2018 National Blue Ribbon School
October 1st, 2018
Waterloo Elementary School was today named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The school is one of only five Maryland elementary schools to receive the nation’s Blue Ribbon award this year.