HCPSSNews Stories
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.
HCPSS Staff and Student Recognized by Superintendent
January 10th, 2017
Superintendent Renee A. Foose recently recognized the following student, staff and school achievements.
Mary Keats, Second Grade Teacher, Bushy Park Elementary School
January 4th, 2017
Mary Keats, a Bushy Park Elementary School second grade teacher, is a veteran educator who keeps her teaching fresh with the latest instructional practices coupled with her personal flair for making learning fun.
Definition of Visual Impairment and the HCPSS Vision Program
December 22nd, 2016
The Howard County Public School System updated its eligibility procedures for identifying students under the disability category of Visual Impairment, Including Blindness.
HCPSS Earns A+ on 2016 Healthy School Food Maryland Report
December 22nd, 2016
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) received an “A+” and was the only Maryland school system to earn an “A” on the 2016 School Food Environment Grades report from Healthy School Food Maryland.
Students’ T-shirts Support Ellicott City Flooding Relief
December 21st, 2016
Four HCPSS students raised more than $500 for the Ellicott City flooding relief by selling their hand-drawn animal themed T-shirts.
Monica Maiden, BSAP Achievement Liaison, Guilford Elementary School
December 21st, 2016
Monica Maiden, as BSAP achievement liaison at Guilford Elementary School, spends her days helping close the achievement gap. She supports students at all levels excel.