HCPSSNews Stories
Update: 2017-2018 Academic Calendar Planning
October 31st, 2016
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) 2017-2018 Academic Calendar Planning Committee is developing two calendar recommendations to present at the December 15, 2016 Board of Education meeting.
Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media for an Inclusive CommUNITY, Nov. 14
October 26th, 2016
The public is invited to attend a free community event, Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media for an Inclusive CommUNITY on Monday, November 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Homewood Center, 10914 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City.
Lang Wethington, Art Teacher, Wilde Lake Middle School
October 26th, 2016
Wilde Lake Middle School art teacher Lang Wethington, a Columbia native and current resident, discusses why he got into teaching art after being a graphic designer.
Stevens Forest Elementary Volunteer Honored at Governor’s Services Awards Ceremony
October 20th, 2016
Stevens Forest Elementary School Volunteer Beth Buzzio received the Individual 2016 Governor’s Service Award today during the 33rd Annual Governor’s Service Awards Ceremony was held at the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis.
Anne Butler, Special Educator, Pointers Run Elementary School
October 19th, 2016
Throughout Anne Butler’s career, she has worked to support special needs students and advance special education.
HCPSS Staff and Organization Recognized by Superintendent in September 2016
October 18th, 2016
The following staff and community achievements were recently recognized by Superintendent Renee A. Foose.
Jennifer Donmoyer, Social Studies Teacher, Wilde Lake High School
October 13th, 2016
Wilde Lake High School teacher Jennifer Donmoyer brings her psychology background to her Social Studies classroom every day by focusing on “the why’s.” Donmoyer said, “Social Studies is so varied. I’m always interested in teaching about the people, what they were going through and other factors. I tell my students, ‘here’s the story.’ My kids appreciate that.
Dunloggin Middle School Partners With Oriole Advocates to Promote Community Involvement
October 7th, 2016
Oriole Advocates is partnering with Dunloggin Middle School to encourage a spirit of community activism and involvement. The partnership will be formalized with an official signing Monday, October 10 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle.
Federal Official Highlights Use of Best Practices for Maintaining Good Indoor Environmental Quality in All Howard County Public Schools
October 7th, 2016
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional administrator Shawn M. Garvin visited Hammond High School today to celebrate October as Children’s Health Month and praised the Howard County Public School System’s implementation of best practices for maintaining good indoor air quality in all its facilities.
HCPSS Students Explore Biodiversity at Fall BioBlitz
October 5th, 2016
Elementary school students in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) have an opportunity to learn from state scientists this week as they develop a catalog of plant and animal wildlife at Howard County’s Belmont Manor and Historic Park.