HCPSSNews Stories
Howard County Multiservice Center Partnership Connects Students and Families with Support Services
April 26th, 2017
The Howard County MultiService Center, under the Department of Community Resources and Services, and the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) are partnering to help families obtain the resources they need to become self-sufficient.
Jacquie Sica, Health Teacher and Related Arts Team Leader, Burleigh Manor Middle School
April 26th, 2017
Burleigh Manor Middle School’s Jacquie Sica “provides a safe space for all students. The kids respond to her practices in the health classroom, which leads to good relationships and a general comfort level.
Howard County Schools Awarded Green School Certification, 2017
April 25th, 2017
Seven Howard County public schools have earned certification or recertification as Green Schools from the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education.
Nominations For Parent Involvement Matters Award, Through May 15
April 24th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Parent Involvement Matters Award (PIMA).
2017 Senior Class Teachers of the Year
April 24th, 2017
The Senior Class Teacher of the Year Award is presented annually by the graduating class to one teacher at each of the county high schools and Homewood.
EPA Recognizes HCPSS Healthy Schools and IEQ Achievement
April 21st, 2017
Green and healthy schools are a part of this year’s Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22. Nothing is more important to the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) than providing healthy schools for our students, staff and community. I am extremely pleased to share this letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizing our school system’s success and commitment to implementing best practices for maintaining good Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in our buildings.
Howard County Food Bank Partnership Provides Food Assistance for HCPSS Families
April 19th, 2017
The Howard County Community Action Council’s Howard County Food Bank is partnering with the Howard County Public School System to provide students and families with access to nonperishable foods. The partnership will be formalized with an official partnership signing on Wednesday, April 19, at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.
Jon Dupski, Mathematics Teacher and Varsity Baseball Coach, Atholton High School
April 19th, 2017
Atholton High School mathematics teacher and varsity baseball coach Jon Dupski played baseball as a student at Centennial High School. He enjoys instilling baseball’s life lessons, such as goal setting and teamwork, in his players.
HCPSS Celebrates Columbia’s 50th Birthday, April 23
April 12th, 2017
Join the Howard County Public School’s Fine Arts Program in celebrating Columbia’s 50th birthday on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 4 p.m.
HCPSS Recognized as a Best Community for Music Education
April 11th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been recognized as one of the 2017 Best Communities for Music Education Districts by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.