HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Academy of Finance Partners with Baltimore City School to Revitalize Areas
December 2nd, 2015
Howard County Public School System’s Academy of Finance (AOF) at the Applications and Research Laboratory has partnered with Patterson High School in Baltimore City to develop business plans to revitalize areas of Baltimore affected by unrest in spring 2015. On Thursday, December 3, Patterson High School students visited the Applications and Research Laboratory to work […]
High School Taste Tests Result in New Menu Items
December 2nd, 2015
HCPSS soon will offer two new lunch entrée items on the high school menu: potato skins with chili and cheese, and potato skins with buffalo chicken. The items will be available beginning December 4 and 15, respectively. The two new items were selected after HCPSS Food and Nutrition Services held taste testings at several high […]
River Hill High School Senior Mitchell Evans Joins U.S. Army All-American Marching Band
November 24th, 2015
River Hill High School student Mitchell Evans has been selected to join 125 student musicians from around the country to perform with the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Evans, a senior, has been playing the tuba since he was in fourth grade. For the performance, he will play a sousaphone—a type of tuba widely used […]
Spotlight – After School at the Hill
November 23rd, 2015
Students gain confidence during After School at the Hill, a drama program at Murray Hill Middle School.
HCPSS Highlights Its Telehealth Program for Elected Officials
November 19th, 2015
On Nov. 16, Congressman John Sarbanes, joined by Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, visited Stevens Forest Elementary School to learn about HCPSS’ school-based wellness telemedicine program, which is offered in partnership with Howard County Health Department and the Howard County General Hospital. With an interest in location-based care, Sarbanes came to Howard County schools to […]
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment
November 18th, 2015
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments are computer adaptive achievement test in mathematics and reading. On November 9, students in grades 1-8 received results for the fall MAP administration with their report cards. To learn more about the MAP assessments, watch the below video showcasing how HCPSS uses these data to enhance students’ progress.
Staff Focus: Jerard Rucker, Special Education Paraeducator, Hammond Elementary School
November 12th, 2015
Jerard Rucker, special education paraeducator at Hammond Elementary School, supports the academic and functional growth of his students who have social, emotional or learning challenges. He works with a select number of first through fifth graders individually or in small groups to ensure they stay on task with assignments while assisting with teachers’ academic instruction.
Veterans Elementary Annual Salute to Veterans
November 11th, 2015
On November 11, students at Veterans Elementary learned about the sacrifices veterans make to keep our country safe and thanked them for their service at the school’s annual Veterans Day event. Every year, Veterans Elementary School honors those for whom their school is named: the members of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, […]
Howard County Celebrates 50 Years of School Desegregation
November 11th, 2015
On the evening of Sunday, Nov. 8, the Howard County Center of African American Culture hosted a 50th anniversary celebration of the desegregation of Howard County public schools. Today, Howard County is considered a model community, known for welcoming families of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Our county and school system have come a long […]
Staff Focus: Jean Arnold, Health Assistant, Dunloggin Middle School
November 6th, 2015
Known for her strong medical background, take-charge personality and sense of humor, Jean Arnold excels as Dunloggin Middle School’s health assistant. In this role, she works collaboratively with the cluster school nurse to provide school health services to students, staff, families and school visitors.