HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Celebrates 2018 Korean Cultural Exchange Program
August 1st, 2018
HCPSS joined representatives from South Korea’s Iksan school district to celebrate the 11th annual Korean summer cultural exchange program during a closing ceremony held July 27, 2018.
Bright Minds Foundation Announces New Executive Director
July 26th, 2018
Bright Minds, the official foundation of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), announces the appointment of Liz Crammond to the position of Executive Director for the foundation.
Swansfield Elementary School Achieves LEED Silver Status
July 19th, 2018
Swansfield Elementary School’s recent renovation has achieved LEED Silver designation in recognition of its energy efficiency and environmental friendliness.
Thomas Viaduct Receives 2017-2018 Character Education Award
July 18th, 2018
The Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson University (MCCE@SU) has recognized Thomas Viaduct Middle School as a 2017 – 2018 School of the Year winner.
Howard County Local Children’s Board Partnership Targets Student Well-Being
July 17th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with the Howard County Local Children’s Board (LCB) to provide students with opportunities and resources necessary to succeed.
Mt. Hebron Students Rank Nationally in 2018 FBLA Competition
July 16th, 2018
Two Mount Hebron High School students, representing Maryland’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) delegation, ranked nationally at the recent National Leadership Conference (NLC) and Competition in Baltimore.
HCPSS BOE Approves $2 Million Grant to Advance Literacy, Birth-Grade 12
July 16th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Board of Education approved a $2 million Striving Readers’ Comprehensive Literacy Grant at its regular meeting last week.
PARCC Spring 2018 Results Available
July 11th, 2018
Students who participated in the PARCC assessments for grades 3–8, English 10, Algebra I, and Algebra II in the 2017–2018 school year will receive paper home reports during the second week of school. The reports will be distributed to your child at school to bring home.
Guilford Elementary Earns Green Flag Award for Environmental Achievement
July 9th, 2018
The National Wildlife Federation Eco-Schools USA program has awarded Guilford Elementary School its highest honor, the Green Flag, for the school’s exceptional achievement in maintaining “green” building and grounds practices, conserving natural resources, and integrating environmental education into the curriculum. Guilford Elementary is the sixth school in Maryland and the 108th nationally to receive the award.
Burleigh Manor Teacher Receives 2018 Highest National Science Teaching Award
July 6th, 2018
Burleigh Manor Middle School 6th grade teacher George McGurl was recently recognized with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).