HCPSSNews Stories
Indoor Environmental Quality Committee Presents Recommendations
February 25th, 2016
The Howard County Public School system (HCPSS) is revising its approach to ensuring environmental quality in its school buildings and facilities, following the recommendations of the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Advisory Committee, which were presented during the February 25, 2016 meeting of the Board of Education.
Board of Education Approves FY17 Budget Request
February 23rd, 2016
The Howard County Board of Education today approved an Operating Budget Request for the 2016–2017 school year (FY17) totaling $856.4 million. The amount requested represents an increase of $17.8 million over the Superintendent’s budget request. FY 2017 Requested Operating BudgetPublished: March 2016. 614 pages. 40 MB | Budget Detail The $17.8 million increase reflects the […]
HCPSS Principal Named 2016 Maryland Outstanding Leader Using Technology
February 19th, 2016
Howard High School Principal Nick Novak has been named the 2016 Maryland Outstanding Leader Using Technology by Maryland Society for Education Technology (MSET). Novak was recognized for demonstrating outstanding use of innovative and effective practices of educational technology. Novak learned of his recognition today at a surprise announcement at his school. Board of Education Chairman […]
Wilde Lake Middle School Construction Update
February 19th, 2016
Learn more about construction on the new Wilde Lake Middle School, including some of the environmental and instructional features included in the design.
Le’Chic Academy Launches After-school Workshop at Forest Ridge Elementary School
February 16th, 2016
In a new partnership, Forest Ridge Elementary School will collaborate with Le’Chic Academy Foundation to empower elementary students to be self-confident, cultivated and practical decision makers. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Forest Ridge Elementary School, Laurel, Maryland. Under the terms of the agreement, Le’Chic Academy […]
Athletes Serving Athletes Brings Race Training Program to Cedar Lane School
February 12th, 2016
In a new partnership, Cedar Lane School will collaborate with Athletes Serving Athletes to help improve physical fitness and empower students to meet their highest potential. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Cedar Lane School in Fulton, Maryland. Under the terms of the agreement, ASA […]
HCPSS Creates Committee for Diversity and Inclusion
February 11th, 2016
New Committee Will Provide Community Input To Expand Programs Promoting Positive Behavior, Respect for All Cultures and Diversity Throughout The System Submit a statement of interest to participate in the HCPSS Committee for Diversity and Inclusion Superintendent of Schools Renee A. Foose today announced that the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is creating a […]
HCPSS Names 2016 Principal and Teacher of the Year
February 11th, 2016
Bonnie Branch Middle School Principal and Centennial High School Teacher Selected The Howard County Public School System today announced its 2016 Principal and Teacher of the Year. Bonnie Branch Middle School Principal Cher Jones and Centennial High School Biology teacher Shalonda Holt were awarded the honors, respectively. Both will serve as the Howard County nominees […]
Kimberly Morales, World Language Teacher, Bryant Woods Elementary School
February 11th, 2016
Kimberly Morales teaches Spanish to seven classes, Pre-K through 5th grade, at Bryant Woods Elementary School. With 90 percent of the class time spent speaking in Spanish, Morales explained that “in the classroom, we do a little bit of everything, including singing and dancing. There’s a lot of movement and visuals. Gestures help. There are […]
HCPSS G/T Orchestra Joined Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for Side-by-Side Concert
February 10th, 2016
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra invited the 106 student members of the Howard County High School Gifted and Talented Orchestra to perform with them in a side-by-side concert. The concert was held Wednesday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Meyerhoff. The concert featured works by Borodin, Beethoven, Wagner and Rimsky-Korsakov. Student soloist Nicholas Kim, winner of […]