HCPSSNews Stories
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 […]
Philip Herdman, Gifted & Talented Resource Teacher, Clarksville Middle School
March 17th, 2016
Clarksville Middle School G/T Resource Teacher Philip Herdman spends most of his days running a half dozen Gifted & Talented seminars. Philip’s students say he is open, enthusiastic, and recognizes that each of them have different strengths and talents. He relishes the chance to see the students’ growth and development over their three years at […]
New HCPSS Partnership Promotes Staff Health and Well-being
March 16th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System partnered with IO Workshop | Mélong Ling to promote activities that support mindfulness, meditation and wellness for staff and the school community. The partnership was formalized with an official signing on Friday, March 18 at IO Workshop | Mélong Ling, 6315 Hillside Court, Suite D, in Columbia. Under the […]
HCPSS Serving Up New Interactive School Menu App, Fortified With More Information, Convenience and Feedback Ratings
March 11th, 2016
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has launched new online school menus through a website and mobile app by Nutrislice. The interactive menus are designed to be more convenient and informative, providing access to up-to-the-minute updated content anytime, anywhere.
Board Considers New Options for Recognizing Diversity Within the 2016–2017 Academic Calendar
March 11th, 2016
The Howard County Board of Education is considering several options for incorporating school closings on the Eid al-Adha, Diwali, and Lunar New Year Eve holidays for the 2016–2017 school year. Five options for modifying the calendar were presented during today’s Board meeting.
Discover HCPSS: World Showcase at Burleigh Manor Middle School
March 11th, 2016
Burleigh Manor Middle and Centennial Lane Elementary schools worked alongside their culturally-rich and diverse community to offer a World Showcase featuring food, dances, and experiences from around the globe.