HCPSSNews Stories
Preparing Tomorrow’s Engaged Citizens by Embracing Diverse Perspectives in the Classroom
August 16th, 2016
HCPSS is proud of graduating engaged students ready to be active citizens. The school system’s curriculum, written and updated annually by Howard County teachers, encourages this by weaving in diverse perspectives through lesson resources offered throughout a student’s academic journey.
HCPSS Reviewing County’s School Air Quality Assessment Reports
August 12th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is reviewing the county department of public works’ air quality assessments of 12 schools. The county government retained Skelly and Loy Inc. to conduct the testing during June 2016 and reports were posted on the Howard County Department of Public Works website on Monday, August 8, 2016. The […]
HCPSS and Johns Hopkins Partner to Provide Nursing Students with School Experience
August 9th, 2016
HCPSS has established a student nursing partnership with Johns Hopkins University (JHU) to provide resident nurses an opportunity to gain experience meeting the needs of children and adults in HCPSS schools.
Howard County Summer Camp Students Demonstrate Drone Building and Flying Skills
July 27th, 2016
In this summer camp, students spent 90 minutes per day learning about drone components, basic flying skills, safety, commercial applications, as well as exploring potential future careers in technology, engineering and other careers in the aviation industry.
2016 HCPSS 5K and Fun Run
July 20th, 2016
The third annual HCPSS 5K/1-mile Fun Run was held Sunday, October 16, 2016. The event brings together students, families, staff and community members to celebrate health and wellness.
HCPSS Hosts Cultural Proficiency Conference
June 29th, 2016
Howard County Superintendent Dr. Renee A. Foose announced this morning the expansion of the new Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) cultural proficiency model—“Student Voice for Inclusion and Equity”—before nearly 300 staff members and high school students attending a first-of-its-kind HCPSS Cultural Proficiency Conference.
American Sign Language at Howard High School
June 29th, 2016
Students at Howard High School are fulfilling their world language requirement and so much more through their American Sign Language class.
Adapted Cars for Students with Disabilities
June 24th, 2016
Students from the Systems and Project Engineering Academy, with the cooperation of the Allied Health Professions Academy, adapted small vehicles that will allow students at the Cedar Lane School more freedom and movement opportunities.
Board of Education Receives Update on School Capacity
June 23rd, 2016
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is planning for the next phase of redistricting to begin in May 2017, in preparation for a new school opening in August 2018. The projected attendance area adjustment, described in the school system’s 2016 Feasibility Study, was presented during the June 23, 2016, meeting of the Howard County Board of Education
Elizabeth Reinhardt, Orchestra Director, Hammond High School and Patuxent Valley Middle School
June 15th, 2016
Orchestra director Elizabeth Reinhardt is known as an excellent cellist who brings out the best in her students at Hammond High School and Patuxent Valley Middle School.