HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Attendance Area Committee, Deadline April 28
March 27th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites citizens to take an active role in school attendance area adjustments (redistricting) and school boundary alternatives as a member of the Attendance Area Committee (AAC).
A New Vision For Science Education
March 24th, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has adopted a new model for science education, aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), to develop scientifically literate citizens who are well prepared to pursue college and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
HCPSS Crisis Intervention Teams Earn National Recognition
March 23rd, 2017
The Howard County Public School System Crisis Intervention Teams have been recognized by the National Association for School Psychologists with its School Safety and Crisis Response Award.
City on a Hill Community Church Provides Support for Oakland Mills Middle School Families
March 23rd, 2017
Oakland Mills Middle School (OMMS) is partnering with City on a Hill Community Church to provide resources and support for students and families. The partnership will be formalized with an official partnership signing on Friday, March 24, at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.
HCPSS to Host HoCo Hacks Coding Competition, April 22
March 22nd, 2017
This free event will take place on April 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane in Ellicott City.
24 Math Challenge Tournament, March 24
March 22nd, 2017
Friday, March 24, 7–8:30 p.m., Hollifield Station Elementary School, 8701 Stonehouse Drive, Ellicott City Students from nine elementary schools will participate in the first Howard County Public School System 24 Math Challenge Tournament. Approximately 36 students in Grades 4 and 5, representing the top winners from each of the participating schools, will compete. The tournament […]
Mobile Science Lab to Visit Howard County Elementary Schools
March 22nd, 2017
The Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation Mobile Science Lab will visit three Howard County elementary schools over the next several weeks, beginning with a stop at Deep Run Elementary School in Elkridge on March 27. The Mobile Lab is a unique learning environment that visits schools for an entire week and provides in-school field trips. The […]
Victoria Castleman, Academy of Health Professions Teacher, Applications and Research Laboratory
March 22nd, 2017
Victoria Castleman, an HCPSS alumna and registered nurse, helps students explore the health field as a potential career option through the Academy of Health Professions at the Applications and Research Laboratory.
Canvas Parent App Available Now!
March 21st, 2017
Parents/guardians of middle and high school students can monitor their children’s progress, on the go, using the Canvas Parent app. With the app, parents can quickly check grades, review assignments and events, view course announcements, see a weekly calendar and set student activity alerts, such as missing assignments or grades above or below a set […]
C‑SPAN Visits Long Reach High School to Honor StudentCam Documentary Winner
March 20th, 2017
C‑SPAN and Comcast will visit Long Reach High School in Columbia on Tuesday, March 21, at 9 a.m., to honor Long Reach 10th-grader Sharon Jeon, who has been named an Honorable Mention winner in C-SPAN’s national StudentCam documentary competition.