HCPSSNews Stories
Board of Education to Meet with PTA Presidents and Community Advisory Council, March 6, 2018
February 21st, 2018
The Board of Education will meet with PTA presidents and the Community Advisory Council (CAC) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Family and Community Resources for Speaking with Children About Traumatic Events
February 20th, 2018
HCPSS has student services teams in every school available to support the social-emotional wellbeing of children every school day. During times of increased stress caused by traumatic events occurring close to home or viewed on the news, there is an increase of required services. Our schools are equipped with the resources to support children during the school day, and we want to make sure parents and community members have resources to speak to children outside of school hours.
A Statement from Dr. Martirano on School Safety
February 15th, 2018
Interim Superintendent Martirano’s statement on the school shooting in Florida and what HCPSS is doing to ensure student and staff safety.
Staff Focus: Trina Johnson, Paraeducator, Oakland Mills Middle School
February 13th, 2018
Oakland Mills Middle School paraeducator Trina Johnson uses her experience and passion to support teachers and staff, and to make connections with students to ensure their academic and social-emotional well-being.
Firefighters Collaborate with HCPSS on “Adopt-A-School” Initiative
February 9th, 2018
The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) and the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will work collaboratively on the new “Adopt-a-School” program linking each Howard County elementary school with its neighborhood fire station.
Board of Education Legislative Committee to Meet, February 12, 2018
February 9th, 2018
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee will meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, February 12. The meeting will take place in Boardroom A at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Howard County Graduation Rates Continue to Outpace State Norm
February 9th, 2018
Graduation data for the Class of 2017 show Howard County public school students graduating at significantly higher rates than their peers across Maryland.
Staff Focus: Maddy Halbach, Academy of Finance Instructor, Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL)
February 7th, 2018
Applications and Research Laboratory Academy of Finance Instructor Maddy Halbach helps high school students develop important financial skills and literacy to prepare them for college, careers and life.
Howard County Public School System Names 2018 Principal and Teacher of the Year
February 6th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has named Hammond Elementary School Principal Kimberlyn Pratesi 2018 Principal of the Year and Lime Kiln Middle School Teacher Elizabeth Waltman 2018 Teacher of the Year.
Staff Focus: Julia Allan, Kindergarten Teacher, Northfield Elementary School
January 30th, 2018
Northfield Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Julia Allan has returned to her own Kindergarten classroom to fulfill her dream of teaching in Howard County.