HCPSSNews Stories
Howard County to Host Regional History Day Competition
March 16th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System will host its 13th annual History Day Competition on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Reservoir High School.
Jodi Quinn, Student Services Secretary, Long Reach High School
March 15th, 2017
Quinn has made a name for herself as a go-to staff member and is described as the “rock” of Long Reach High School’s Student Services office.
Howard County Welcomes State Superintendent for School Visits
March 13th, 2017
Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon will visit three Howard County public schools on the morning of Thursday, March 16.
Digital Learning Day at the Governor’s Office
March 8th, 2017
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan welcomed students representing schools from each Maryland jurisdiction for their participation in a collaborative project made possible by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Digital Harbor Foundation. Twenty-four schools worked together to create a 3D-printed topographical map of Maryland.
Gwyneth Jones, Media Specialist, Murray Hill Middle School
March 8th, 2017
Not all library media specialists have mission statements, but Murray Hill Middle School’s daring librarian Gwyneth Jones sure does. Jones has dedicated her professional life to defending lifelong learning, supporting intellectual curiosity, and committing herself as a positive change agent at her school and beyond. Internationally recognized in her field, Jones’ efforts are rooted in […]
Transportation Safety is Top Priority
March 2nd, 2017
With approximately 40,000 Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students riding 453 yellow school buses over 5.5 million miles this school year, transportation safety remains the number one priority.
HCPSS Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
March 2nd, 2017
HCPSS has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association for the current school year budget.
HCPSS Dominates List of Maryland’s Best Elementary Schools
March 2nd, 2017
Thirty-two HCPSS elementary schools made the Niche.com list of 100 schools, with eight of the top 10 schools on the list being HCPSS schools.
Alicia Cagnolatti, Regional Program Teacher (Intermediate), Fulton Elementary School
March 1st, 2017
Fulton Elementary School’s Alicia Cagnolatti approaches her role as a regional program teacher with a calling to serve others and a strong interest in understanding social behavior.
Howard County Board of Education Takes Action on 2018-19 School Start and Dismissal Times
February 24th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education approved changes to school start and dismissal times during its regularly scheduled meeting on February 23. Beginning with the start of the 2018–2019 school year, no Howard County public school will begin before 8 a.m. or later than 9:25 a.m. Howard County Public School System staff will prepare a detailed plan for implementing the new schedules, including specific start and end times for elementary, middle and high schools, transportation costs and other factors for Board consideration.