HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Supporting Students and Staff After the Election
November 11th, 2016
We returned to school this week following an emotional and sometimes polarizing election. The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) takes no stand on the election and will not interfere with free speech. However, we will enforce the Student Code of Conduct. This week, we took the specific measures to reinforce our core values, and support our students and staff.
HCPSS Students, Staff and Schools Recognized in October By Superintendent
November 10th, 2016
Superintendent Renee A. Foose recently recognized the following students, staff and school achievements.
Veterans Elementary School Partnership Recognizes Local Veterans
November 10th, 2016
Veterans Elementary School (VES) is partnering with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Yingling-Ridgely Post 7472 (VFW) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Yingling-Ridgely Post 7472 (VFW Auxiliary) to promote patriotism and respect for veterans’ military service to the country.
Roy Rosnik, Project Lead the Way Teacher, Applications and Research Laboratory
November 9th, 2016
Veteran technology education and engineering teacher Roy Rosnik is widely recognized for his teaching and leadership in the field. His many achievements, however, boil down to following a simple mission: “I want my kids, when they leave school, to make life better for people, no matter the path they choose.”
Howard County Public School System Selected as ARTsite 2016 Location
November 3rd, 2016
The Howard County Department of Education is the new home of “Manolis,” a kinetic sculpture by Baltimore artist Paul Daniel.
Teresa Norman, Hispanic Achievement Liaison, Oakland Mills Middle School
November 2nd, 2016
Teresa Norman brings together her experiences as an international parent, and her love of cultures and helping others to her Hispanic achievement liaison position at Oakland Mills Middle School.