HCPSSNews Stories
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.
10th Annual ADHD Awareness Evening, Nov. 3
October 5th, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016, 7 – 9 p.m., River Hill High School, 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville Free program, open to all. No pre-registration required. The Howard County Public School System will host a free workshop called “ADHD and Irritability: Is There a Connection?” The workshop will address how adults trying to help children with ADHD […]
EPA Regional Administrator Garvin Celebrates Children’s Health Month at Hammond High
October 5th, 2016
Media should arrive by 9:30 a.m. to complete school security procedures prior to the start of the press conference. EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin will join Howard County Board of Education Chairman Christine E. O’Connor to celebrate Children’s Health Month on Friday, October 7 at 10 a.m. at Hammond High School. The visit will […]
Brianna Gibson, Inquiry and Innovation Reading Teacher and Reading Instructional Team Leader, Elkridge Landing Middle School
October 5th, 2016
The Secondary Language Arts (SLA) Inquiry and Innovation class is a perfect match for Brianna Gibson, who was an early adapter of student-led, project-based teaching, at Elkridge Landing Middle School.
Discover HCPSS – Paralympian Cortney Jordan
October 4th, 2016
Bollman Bridge Elementary School recently welcomed new teacher and Team USA Paralympian Cortney Jordan home from the Rio where she won four medals in swimming events to add to her growing collection. Students say that Jordan, who interned at Bollman Bridge last year, inspires them to persist through challenges.