HCPSSNews Stories
Discover HCPSS: Student Voice Circles
March 11th, 2016
The HCPSS Office of Cultural Proficiency is teaming with students and staff to find ways to provide students with a way to make a difference on issues that affect their schools and school communities.
Kerry Woodard, Media Specialist, Harper’s Choice Middle School
March 10th, 2016
Kerry Woodard, brand new to the HCPSS this year, is bringing fresh ideas as a first year media specialist to Harper’s Choice Middle School. She is a strong believer in the mission of the Howard County School Library Media Program, which is to provide opportunities for students and staff to become effective users of ideas […]
Stevens Forest Elementary School Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
March 9th, 2016
Stevens Forest Elementary School celebrated the unveiling of its new canopy, entrance way and bike rack donated by Bicycling Advocates of Howard County at a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 11. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, HCPSS representatives signed a memorandum of understanding with Bike Maryland to promote health and fitness through a bicycle safety […]
HCPSS Hosts First Meeting of Committee for Diversity and Inclusion
March 9th, 2016
Ellicott City, Maryland—The Howard County Public School System’s new Committee for Diversity and Inclusion will hold its first meeting today, March 9, 2016, from 5–7 p.m. in the Media Center at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The committee was established to provide input on the expansion and development of […]
Black History Month Student Assembly at Wilde Lake High School
March 8th, 2016
Wilde Lake High School students held an assembly during Black History Month to celebrate the accomplishments of African-Americans and address current challenges with a very positive message.
Allyson Glassband, Title I Intervention and Family Involvement Teacher, Talbott Springs Elementary School
March 3rd, 2016
Allyson Glassband has a unique position in the school system combining family involvement with Title I intervention teaching at Talbott Springs Elementary School. As a Title I intervention teacher, Glassband enhances academic learning by co-teaching and working with small groups of students in several classes, as well as plans, implements or assists with targeted and […]
Howard County Board Of Education And Howard County Education Association Reach 2-year Tentative Agreement
March 2nd, 2016
The Howard County Board of Education has reached a tentative agreement with the Howard County Education Association (HCEA) for wages, hours and working conditions during the next two school years (2016–17 and 2017–18). Tentative agreements are ratified by the Board of Education and HCEA, which represents almost 5,000 certificated employees in the Howard County Public […]
“TED-Talks” & Podcasts at Centennial HS
March 2nd, 2016
With the support of a Bright Minds grant, students are telling their powerful and inspirational stories to an audience well beyond the school’s walls by podcasting.
Spring 2016 Theater Arts Schedule
February 26th, 2016
All community members are welcome to attend and enjoy a wide range of theater performances at HCPSS high schools. Performance schedules for all HCPSS theater arts presentations are available. View the schedule For scheduling updates, tickets or other information, please contact the individual schools.
Howard County Students’ Advanced Placement Exam Performance and Participation Remain High
February 26th, 2016
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students continue to perform at high levels on Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and to outperform their peers around the state and nation, according to recent data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).