HCPSSNews Stories
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 […]
Discover HCPSS: HCPSS Allied Bowling
April 5th, 2016
The Allied Bowling program is made up of students with disabilities and students who have not participated in a varsity or JV sport at their high school. Students have fun and build relationships with the school community.
HCPSS Partners with Horizon Foundation to Offer and Promote Healthy Eating, New Fruit and Vegetable Bars to Open at Three Elementary Schools
April 4th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services has partnered with the Horizon Foundation to develop and implement an innovative program focused on promoting the link between nutrition, education, physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle.
Tracy Sanders, 5th Grade Teacher, Deep Run Elementary School
March 24th, 2016
Deep Run Elementary School 5th grade teacher Tracy Sanders is a dynamic young educator full of ideas and open to trying new practices. She explained her teaching philosophy with, “The students are the most important part of what I do, so everything should be centered on what they’re showing me or not showing me.” Sanders […]
FIT Family Night
March 22nd, 2016
Jeffers Hill is one of many Howard County elementary schools that hosted a FIT Family night to promote health and wellness among students, staff, and parents.
More HCPSS Grads Enter College Immediately After High School
March 18th, 2016
College Enrollment and Completion Gaps Narrowing Among Student Groups More Howard County public school students are entering college immediately after graduation, and college enrollment and completion rates are narrowing between students, according to new research by the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The HCPSS Division of Accountability studied the college attendance and persistence among […]