HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Bright Minds Foundation Announces Laura Wallen Scholarship Fund
January 29th, 2018
Bright Minds, the official foundation of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), announces the establishment of the Laura E. Wallen Memorial Scholarship fund.
Staff Focus: Sara Wolfson, Reading Support Teacher, Running Brook Elementary School
January 24th, 2018
Running Brook Elementary School Reading Support Teacher Sara Wolfson increases students’ reading capabilities through schoolwide reading and writing programs for both teachers and students.
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Member for Ethics Policy Development/Revision Committee, Application Due February 7, 2018
January 23rd, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is currently seeking general citizen candidates for membership on the Policy 2070 Ethics Development/Revision Committee.
Hammond High School Named National School of Opportunity
January 22nd, 2018
Hammond High School has been designated a School of Opportunity by the National Education Policy Center. Hammond was recognized for demonstrating extraordinary commitment to equity and excellence by engaging in proven practices that close opportunity gaps and give all students the opportunity to succeed.