HCPSSNews Stories
Howard County Public Schools Make Progress in Diversifying Workforce
January 27th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is making significant progress in increasing levels of racial and ethnic diversity and experience among new teachers and other staff, according to the latest annual Human Resources report presented yesterday to the Board of Education.
Staff Focus: Kim Burke, CTE Teacher, Marriotts Ridge High School
January 25th, 2017
Burke believes in creating community to engage her students. Therefore, she is incredibly active at her school, Marriotts Ridge High School.
HCPSS Students Awarded Superintendent’s Award Scholarship
January 24th, 2017
Twelve academically talented Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school students have been awarded the Howard County Public Schools Superintendent’s Award at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
Glenwood Middle School Recognized as Best in State in National App Challenge
January 24th, 2017
A team of students from Glenwood Middle School was named “Best in State” winners at the middle school level of the fifth annual Verizon Innovative Learning app challenge.
HCPSS Works with University of Maryland to Use Science, Engineering to Improve School Transportation
January 19th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) today announced that it is adopting a new, state-of-the-art mathematical modeling tool developed by the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering to make its school bus operations the most efficient and cost-effective transportation system of its kind.
HCPSS Insight: Next Generation Science Standards, Jan. 31
January 18th, 2017
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a new set of K–12 science standards that were developed by states, for states.
Anthony Bell, Special Educator, Homewood Center
January 18th, 2017
Homewood Center Special Educator Anthony Bell describes himself as a “cycle breaker.” A Wilde Lake High School alumnus, Bell pushed himself through a winding, decades-long path from community college dropout to HCPSS custodian and now an aspiring assistant principal.
Community Welcomed to New Net Zero Wilde Lake Middle School at Open House
January 11th, 2017
Parents and community members explored the state-of-the-art learning environment at Maryland’s first net-zero school.
Joan Ogaitis, Occupational Therapy Program Head, Special Education
January 11th, 2017
Joan Ogaitis leads the HCPSS occupational therapy program with a full heart and long-term vision as she works to remove learning barriers for students, so they can succeed in the classroom and ultimately in life.
Howard County Students Finalists in Nationwide Science Talent Search
January 10th, 2017
Five Howard County high school students have been selected as national finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, a prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. The talent search recognizes promising young scientists in the U.S.