HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Student a Finalist in 2016 National Doodle 4 Google Contest
February 4th, 2016
Clarksville Middle School 7th-grader Anjali Pulim was named the Grade 6–7 Maryland state winner in the nationwide Doodle 4 Google art competition. She is now in contention to be a national finalist. Doodle 4 Google is an annual program that invites K–12 students nationwide to redesign the Google homepage logo. A “doodle” is the logo […]
Kate Graham, Kindergarten Teacher, Longfellow Elementary School
February 4th, 2016
Kate Graham, at Longfellow Elementary School, believes in offering her kindergarteners “structured, play-based choices, developmentally appropriate for young learners.” She helps her 20 “little ones feel independent and successful” on a daily basis through morning meetings, which involve moving their bodies to music; language arts; math; recess; quiet time; P.E., art, music, technology or media […]
Diana Thesing, ESOL Teacher, Oakland Mills High School
January 28th, 2016
Diana Thesing always knew she wanted to make a difference in the community and found her calling as an ESOL teacher at Oakland Mills High School. HCPSS ESOL promotes the development of English language learning students’ proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing as they engage in study of academic content across all subjects. Thesing […]
Schedule Updates for Jan. 22-24
January 21st, 2016
Based upon the forecasted impending winter storm, the declaration of a State of Emergency in Maryland and an abundance of caution, all HCPSS facilities (schools and offices) will be closed Friday, Jan. 22-Sunday, Jan. 24. All activities in schools, both school- and community-sponsored, are canceled for this entire period. Additionally: High school exams, scheduled for […]
Staff Focus: Kim Deppen, Kindergarten Team Leader, Veterans Elementary School
January 21st, 2016
Kim Deppen has taught for HCPSS for 17 years. Co-workers commend Deppen’s ability to create a safe and welcoming learning environment that supports the success of her students. Learn more about Deppen in this Staff Focus video.
Howard County Board of Education Takes Action on 2016-2017 Academic Calendar
January 14th, 2016
Days Off to be Incorporated for Lunar New Year Eve, Eid Al-Adha and Diwali The Howard County Board of Education today voted unanimously to continue with the current practice of schools and offices being closed on mandated state holidays, and Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah in the 2016–2017 Academic Calendar. The Board also asked the […]
Staff Focus: Chris Edwards, Office of Custodial Services
January 14th, 2016
Chris Edwards has been a supervisor in the HCPSS Office of Custodial Services for more than 22 years. Custodial Services works to provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for the students, teachers and staff of Howard County schools. The primary responsibility of this office is to keep the buildings, grounds, sidewalks and fields clean […]
Superior Public School System Performance Drives $1.85 Billion Economic Impact in Howard County
January 7th, 2016
As Students Achieve at High Levels, Home Values Rise, Jobs and Business Activity Increase A new study conducted by the Sage Policy Group analyzes the impact of Howard County public schools and describes the school system as a central economic driver in the county. The report, “The Economic Implications of Howard County’s State-Leading School System,” […]
HCPSS Students, Staff and Organization Recognized at the December Board of Education Meeting
January 5th, 2016
Superintendent Renee A. Foose recognized the following student, staff and organizational achievements at the Board of Education meeting on December 3, 2015: Students: Long Reach Senior Seneca Friend recently was named a Wendy’s High School Heisman Award finalist—one of only 10 nationwide. The program recognizes high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics and as […]
Staff Focus: Kimberly-Ann Wilson, Speech-Language Pathologist, Mount Hebron High School
January 5th, 2016
Kimberly-Ann Wilson describes the role of a speech-language pathologist as “working to enhance learning and quality of life opportunities, while developing individualized abilities for lifelong success to communicate within the world.” As the sole speech-language pathologist at Mount Hebron High School, Wilson works regularly with 48 students, in the classroom or one-on-one, who need support […]