HCPSSNews Stories
Amy English, Third Grade Team Leader, Bellows Spring Elementary School
December 14th, 2016
For Bellows Spring Elementary School Third Grade Team Leader Amy English, it’s all about camaraderie in the quest for academic excellence.
Susan Ginsberg, Principal’s Secretary, Hollifield Station Elementary School
December 7th, 2016
“Talented” and “dedicated” appropriately describe Susan Ginsberg, the principal’s secretary at Hollifield Station Elementary School. But in the front office, where she sets the tone for the whole school, perhaps even more important is her natural knack for working with others. “I like taking care of the staff. I feel like I’m needed to help […]
HCPSS Tops Maryland Rankings Again
December 6th, 2016
For the second year in a row, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been named the top school system in Maryland by Niche.com, a national education and community analysis firm.
Manor Woods Elementary School Named 2016–2017 Maryland Blue Ribbon School
December 5th, 2016
Manor Woods Elementary School is a 2016–2017 Maryland Blue Ribbon School. Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) named Manor Woods Elementary School as one of only six Maryland public schools to receive the State’s Blue Ribbon award this year.
Wilde Lake Middle School Ribbon Cutting/Open House, Jan. 8
November 30th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System will host two events to celebrate the closing of Wilde Lake Middle School (WLMS) and the opening of the new school facility. Members of the public are invited to participate in both activities.
Kavita Patel, Bridges Mental Health Therapist, Homewood Center
November 30th, 2016
Kavita Patel is a mental health therapist who helps Bridges students succeed in school and life.
HCPSS Insight: School Start & Dismissal Times, Dec. 5
November 29th, 2016
Join our panel of experts to better understand the work conducted by the Committee, and what impact shifting start times may have.
Submit Your Comments Regarding the Preliminary Findings for the H.B. 1105 Report
November 23rd, 2016
The Office of the Public Access Ombudsman seeks your comments concerning the preliminary findings of her report on “the response of the Howard County Public School System to Public Information Act requests.”
Board of Education Considers School Start and Dismissal Time Adjustment Proposals
November 17th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) School Start and Dismissal Time Committee (SSDT) presented four alternative models for school start and dismissal times in a report to the Howard County Board of Education at its November 17, 2016 meeting.
Greg Maciulla, IEQ Coordinator, School Facilities, Office of the Environment
November 16th, 2016
Greg Maciulla’s extensive background in construction, project management, business, green building and workplace safety made him a fitting appointment as Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) coordinator for HCPSS, this fall.