HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Howard County is Maryland’s Only School System Named to AP District Honor Roll
December 16th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is Maryland’s only school system on the 7th Annual AP District Honor Roll, and one of 433 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board. To be included on the 7th Annual Honor Roll, HCPSS had to increase the number of students participating in AP while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students earning Advanced Placement (AP) Exam scores of 3 or higher since 2014. Reaching these goals shows that a district is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for AP courses.
Board of Education Considers 2017-2018 Academic Calendar Proposal
December 15th, 2016
The Howard County Board of Education is reviewing a new proposal for the 2017-2018 Academic Calendar presented Thursday, Dec. 15 by the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) at a monthly Board meeting.
HCPSS Staff and Students Recognized by Superintendent, December
December 15th, 2016
Superintendent Renee A. Foose recently recognized the following students and staff achievements in December.
Howard County Student to Perform in 2017 Rose Parade
December 14th, 2016
Atholton High School senior Divya Singh has been selected by Music for All to be a member of the Bands of America Honor Band in the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade.
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.