HCPSSNews Stories
Camp Attaway Partnership Provides Support for School Initiatives at Jeffers Hill Elementary School
March 29th, 2017
Camp Attaway is partnering with Jeffers Hill Elementary School (JHES) to provide support for various school initiatives. The partnership will be formalized with an official partnership signing on Thursday, March 30, at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.
HCPSS to Hold Community Forums on Redistricting, April 25, 27
March 29th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will hold community forums on school attendance area adjustments (redistricting) and school boundary alternatives in April 2017.
Helen Yi, Music Teacher, Phelps Luck Elementary School
March 29th, 2017
Phelps Luck Elementary School music teacher Helen Yi applies one of her favorite mottos, “appreciate all styles,” to both music and people.
Nominations Open for HCPSM Music Educator of the Year, Through April 7
March 28th, 2017
Howard County Parents for School Music (HCPSM) is currently looking for nominations for the HCPSM 2017 Music Educator of the Year award. Nominations are due no later than April 7, 2017.
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 […]