HCPSSNews Stories
Board of Education Elects Chair and Vice-Chair
December 7th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education unanimously voted Cynthia Vaillancourt as Chairman and Mavis Ellis as the Vice Chairman at tonight’s Board of Education meeting. They will both serve one-year terms in these positions.
Howard County Named to AP District Honor Roll
December 6th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been named to the 8th Annual AP District Honor Roll. HCPSS is one of 447 school districts in the U.S. and Canada, and one of only two Maryland districts, being honored by the College Board.
Jessica Church, 2nd Grade Teacher and Instructional Team Leader, Jeffers Hill Elementary School
December 6th, 2017
Jeffers Hill Elementary School teacher Jessica Church has dedicated her life to education. She’s a firm believer in a growth mindset, encouraging her students to develop skills and confidence throughout the year.
Intergenerational Partnership Benefits Students and Senior Volunteers
December 5th, 2017
Harper’s Choice Middle School (HCMS) is partnering with Winter Growth to provide students and senior volunteers with opportunities to learn from one another through intergenerational strategies and programs.
Waterloo Elementary School Named 2017-18 Maryland Blue Ribbon School
December 5th, 2017
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced this morning that Waterloo Elementary School is one of six Maryland public schools to receive the State’s Blue Ribbon award for 2017–2018.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, December 12, 2017
December 5th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, December 4, 2017
December 4th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 4, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HowGirlsCode Partnership Promotes Computer Science Education for Females
November 30th, 2017
HowGirlsCode is partnering with the Howard County Public School System to promote female participation in computer science education. The partnership agreement will be formalized with an official partnership signing on Friday, December 1, at Bryant Woods Elementary School in Columbia.
Raymona Reid, Health/Physical Education Teacher, Hammond High School
November 30th, 2017
Raymona Reid has known since she was in third grade at Swansfield Elementary that she wanted to be a Physical Education teacher. The Howard High School graduate has done just that, and for the last 17 years has been at Hammond High School. Reid motivates and mentors her students, focusing on the whole child and their total well-being.
JumpStart Online Application Open Now Through December 22, 2017
November 29th, 2017
The application for the JumpStart early college and dual-enrollment program is now open to interested students who will enter grades 9–12 during the 2018–2019 school year.