News Stories

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.

Wilde Lake Middle School Recognized as Maryland’s First Net Zero Energy School

August 16th, 2018

Wilde Lake Middle School has been officially designated a Net Zero building by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). The designation underscores the school’s status as Maryland’s first school building to produce at least as much energy as it uses over the course of a year.