HCPSSNews Stories
Discover HCPSS – Inclusive Broadway Theater at Glenelg High School
May 2nd, 2016
Glenelg High School student peers work alongside their classmates with special needs to perform “High School Musical” as part of the Glenelg Broadway Connections Program. The school’s theater department staff works in partnership with special education teachers and the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts to offer this extraordinary experience.
Ty’Nisha Armstead, 4th Grade Teacher, Cradlerock Elementary School
April 28th, 2016
Seasoned early education teacher Ty’Nisha Armstead embraced a new school system and new curriculum, teaching 4th grade for the first time, when she joined Cradlerock Elementary School this year. Armstead said she’s “loving” the 4th grade as she’s trying out new ideas, saying “This county is big on hands on and technology learning. I can […]
Galen Monti, Boiler/Burner Specialist 2, Office of Building Services
April 21st, 2016
Galen Monti has diligently maintained and repaired boilers and burners for the HCPSS for two decades. He services and monitors all aspects of boiler and burner installation, cleaning, replacement, inspection and tests for 54 boilers and associated equipment in 26 buildings throughout the county. Over the past 10 years, he’s also assisted in the review […]
Board of Education Reviews Policy on Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media in Howard County Public Schools
April 15th, 2016
The Howard County Board of Education received recommendations for strengthening Board Policy 8080, “Responsible Use of Technology and Social Media,” yesterday to ensure equitable use of technology, and to add definitions for digital tools and personally identifiable information. The public hearing on Policy 8080 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., May 12 in the Board Room at the HCPSS central office, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, Maryland.
Today, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) announced a public awareness campaign to support the responsible use of technology and social media by students and adults. HCPSS will engage student groups and other stakeholders in activities that promote positive messages and activities this school year and next.
Board Approves 2016–2017 Academic Calendar
April 15th, 2016
The Howard County Board of Education agreed last night to ask the Maryland State Department of Education to waive one inclement weather day for the current school year. If approved, the last day of school for students and teachers will be Friday, June 17.
The Board also approved the 2016–2017 academic calendar. The next school year will begin on August 29 for students and on August 22 for teachers. Winter break will be Dec. 26–30, with schools reopening on Jan. 2, 2017. Spring break will run from April 10–17, 2017. The last day of school for students and teachers is scheduled for June 13, 2017.
Howard County Public School System Expands Pre-K Access for More Children
April 14th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System announced today an expansion of its full-day prekindergarten program at Talbott Springs and Stevens Forest elementary schools, which serve the Oakland Mills community, beginning in the 2016–2017 school year. “High quality prekindergarten experiences help children develop the academic, social and emotional skills they need to be ready for learning, […]
2016 Senior Class Teachers of the Year
April 14th, 2016
The Senior Class Teacher of the Year Award is presented annually by the graduating class to one teacher at each of the county high schools and Homewood. Seniors and members of the school’s Student Government Association often work in collaboration to plan creative ways to surprise the teacher with the announcement. Teachers frequently comment that […]
Howard County Public School Teacher Named Washington Post 2016 Teacher of the Year
April 8th, 2016
Centennial High School Biology teacher Shalonda Holt has been named The Washington Post’s 2016 Teacher of the Year. Holt will be featured in an article in the Washington Post Sunday Magazine on Sunday, April 10. She will also receive a trophy and $7,500 as part of her recognition. Holt was chosen out of 19 finalists […]
Michael Bracco, Art Teacher, Ellicott Mills Middle School
April 7th, 2016
Ellicott Mills Middle School art teacher Michael Bracco is a professional illustrator who brings his love of art and personal studio practices into the classroom. He fosters the students’ artistic process by developing their technical, observational and problem solving skills, as well as their ability to communicate about their own art and the work of […]
Trout Unlimited Partnership Brings Hands-on Environmental Program to Classrooms
April 6th, 2016
Trout Unlimited Mid-Atlantic Council is partnering with the Howard County Public School Systemto connect students to the system of streams, rivers and watersheds that sustain them. The partnership will be formalized with an official signing Thursday, April 7 at Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Road. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Trout Unlimited will […]