HCPSSNews Stories
Two HCPSS Science Teachers Named Fellows in NSTA New Science Teacher Academy
September 22nd, 2016
Two Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) science teachers have been chosen as fellows in the prestigious New Science Teacher Academy. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) New Science Teacher Academy is a yearlong program focused on encouraging and supporting early-career science educators. The Fellows, Amy Connor from Oakland Mills High School and Allison Kipping […]
Jean-Eddy Augustin, World Languages Teacher, River Hill High School and Mount Hebron High School
September 20th, 2016
Jean-Eddy Augustin, originally from Haiti, brings his experiences from living around the world to his French and Spanish classrooms.
First National Bank Establishes In-School Bank at Clemens Crossing Elementary School
September 19th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) announced a new partnership today between Clemens Crossing Elementary School (CCES) and First National Bank to teach students the importance of personal financial planning and the benefits of saving.
Patricia Branner-Pierce, Black Student Achievement Program Achievement Specialist
September 14th, 2016
As a Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) achievement specialist, Patricia Branner-Pierce lives out her passion of giving students and families enrichment and support opportunities. Branner-Pierce’s inspiration comes from growing up in East Harlem and credits her mentors–like those in the BSAP–with changing the direction of her life.
Guilford Elementary School Presented with the 2016 Howard County Silver Hammer Award
September 14th, 2016
On Tuesday, September 13, Howard County Board of Education Chairman Christine E. O’Connor and Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Renee A. Foose welcomed Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot to Guilford Elementary School for a tour of the school. As part of his visit, Franchot presented the school with the 2016 Howard County Silver Hammer Award. […]
HCPSS Announces Results of Calendar Impact Study
September 9th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) presented the results of the school system’s Calendar Impact Study at the September 8, 2016 Howard County Board of Education meeting.
HCPSS Developing an Updated Records Retention Policy, and Records Management and Retention Program
September 8th, 2016
At today’s meeting of the Howard County Board of Education, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will present a charter to begin updating and finalizing a policy to govern the retention and management of its data and records. If approved, the charter would initiate the formation of a stakeholders committee to develop and revise […]
Howard County Students Become Farm Hands for a Day
September 8th, 2016
Four students from Harper’s Choice Middle School in Columbia became farm hands for a day at Hensing’s Hilltop Acres Farm in Dayton on Tuesday, September 13.
4th Quarter Partnership Provides Leadership Programs for Howard County Middle School Students
September 8th, 2016
4th Quarter, a non-profit providing extracurricular leadership and character development programs for students, is partnering with Bonnie Branch (BBMS) and Elkridge Landing (ELMS) middle schools to improve leadership skills, promote academic excellence and reinforce healthy habits with physical fitness.
Howard County School Receives National Award For Helping Students Go From Zero to Sixty
September 7th, 2016
Northfield Elementary School has been honored with the 2016 Let’s Move! Active Schools National Award for its outstanding efforts in creating an active school environment.