HCPSSNews Stories
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 […]
HCPSS Insight: Proposed Operating Budget, Jan. 15
January 4th, 2016
Friday, Jan. 15, Noon-1 p.m. – Watch live on our website or HCPSS-TV (Comcast Channel 95/Verizon Channel 42) Join us as we take a closer look at the Superintendent’s Proposed Operating Budget for fiscal year 2017. Learn more about the budget process, operating revenue, expenditures, factors that influence budget projections, and how you can get involved. The guest participant […]
Discover HCPSS: Google Expeditions at Running Brook ES
December 21st, 2015
Students participated in the Google Expeditions Pioneer Program. Students went on virtual field trips to the moon, Grand Canyon, underwater, and more!
Staff Focus: Muhammad Bilal, paraeducator, Running Brook Elementary School
December 17th, 2015
A chance encounter led to a life-changing job for Muhammad Bilal. Now a paraeducator at Running Brook, Muhammad has worked his way up at the school and is even going back to school himself. “Mr. B,” as he’s known at Running Brook is changing his life for the better, while helping students better themselves.
HCPSS Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
December 16th, 2015
HCPSS has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association for the current school year budget. The award reflects the commitment of HCPSS to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. To receive the award, HCPSS satisfied nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. HCPSS was recognized for pioneering efforts […]
Economic Impact of Howard County Public Schools To Be Discussed at Education Foundation Event
December 16th, 2015
The Bright Minds Foundation and the Howard County Public School System will host an event with education and economic policy experts to discuss, “The Economic Implications of Howard County’s State-Leading School System.” The program, The Business and Economic Impact of the Howard County Public School System Locally and Globally, will be held at Turf Valley […]