HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Derrick Burks, Day Supervisor, Cedar Lane School
June 9th, 2016
Cedar Lane School Day Building Supervisor Derrick Burks goes above and beyond his duties every day, and it’s evident in the way the students care for him.
Implementation of Revised Policy 2040 Public Participation in the Meetings of the Board of Education – Effective July 1, 2016
June 8th, 2016
Policy 2040: Public Participation in Meetings of the Board states community members may pre-register to speak at a public hearing by contacting the Board of Education office by telephone or in person.
Class of 2016 on Clear Path to Success
June 6th, 2016
Over the last two weeks, 4,114 Howard County public school students took their final steps as high school students across the Merriweather Post Pavilion stage, accepting a diploma and walking into the next phase of their life journey. The Howard County Public School System Class of 2016 is an impressive group, with average SAT and ACT scores of 1651 and 23, respectively, notably exceeding state and national averages.
Religious and Cultural Observances Calendar Impact Survey
June 2nd, 2016
In an effort to better understand the impact of staff and student absences for religious or cultural observances, the Howard County Public School System has created a survey to gather data on how these absences would affect the school system’s ability to deliver instruction and operate facilities effectively.
Ann Barnhouse, Principal’s Secretary, Clemens Crossing Elementary School
June 2nd, 2016
Clemens Crossing Elementary School Principal’s Secretary Ann Barnhouse is known for providing “service with a smile.” As a lifelong Elkridge resident, she’s embraced Howard County and its school system as an alumna, parent, volunteer and staff member. In her two years in her current role, Barnhouse said she loves that she’s “involved in everything at the school.”