HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Schools to Participate in “Hour of Code” Computer Science Activities, December 4–10, 2017
November 29th, 2017
To mark the fourth annual Computer Science Education Week, all Howard County public schools will participate in Code.org’s global Hour of Code the week of December 4–10. Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science designed to get students interested in computer science and programming.
2018-2019 School Attendance Areas Locator Now Available
November 28th, 2017
A new School Locator for 2018-2019 school assignments is now available online. Users can enter their home address to identify the polygon area and locate school assignments for the 2018-2019 school year.
Mt. Hebron Alumna Named Rhodes Scholar
November 28th, 2017
Naomi Mburu, a senior studying chemical engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, has been named a Rhodes Scholar for 2018. She is the first student in the school’s history to receive a Rhodes scholarship.
JumpStart Program Expands Early College Credit Options for HCPSS Students
November 21st, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has announced an innovative program that enables students to earn up to 60 college credits while in high school.
BSAP Saturday Math Academy, Spring Registration Opens January 20, 2018
November 20th, 2017
The BSAP Saturday Math Academy is open to all students in grades 3–12 in the Howard County Public School System. Spring 2018 registration opens January 20, 2018.
Interim Superintendent to Hold Town Hall Meeting, November 29, 2017
November 20th, 2017
Community members are invited to a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, November 29, from 7–8:30 pm at Atholton High School.
HCPSS Public Forum to Gather Input For Superintendent Search, December 5, 2017
November 17th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System invites community members to participate in one of two community forums to provide feedback regarding desired leadership characteristics and priorities of the next superintendent.
JumpStart Information Sessions, November 27-December 7
November 17th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System invites parents and students to attend an information session to learn more about JumpStart, the expanded early college and dual-enrollment program. The expansion includes new programs offered to all HCPSS students designated to attend Centennial, Howard, Long Reach, Oakland Mills and River Hill high schools for the 2018–19 school year.
Board of Education Takes Action on Attendance Area Adjustments for 2018-2019 School Year
November 16th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education has revised Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) elementary and middle school attendance areas for the 2018-2019 school year.
Sung Kim, International Achievement Liaison, Dunloggin and Ellicott Mills Middle Schools
November 16th, 2017
International Achievement Liaison, Ellicott Mills and Dunloggin Middle Schools Sung Kim approaches his art and helping students and families acclimate to a new environment with care and respect.