HCPSSNews Stories
Food Taste Testing in Howard County High Schools
October 21st, 2015
Howard County Public School System Food and Nutrition Service is holding a series of food taste tests in schools during the 2015–2016 school year. These taste tests introduce new foods to students and provide students and members of the school community a voice in what is served at school meals. HCPSS believes that food taste […]
County Executive and HCPSS Joint Press Conference to Highlight Educational Benefits of Inter-County Broadband Network
October 20th, 2015
The Howard County Executive’s office and the Howard County Public School System held a joint press conference at Reservoir High School in Fulton, Maryland, to share how the Inter-County Broadband Network (ICBN) has increased access and expanded horizons beyond the classroom for all students. Howard County executive Allan H. Kittleman praised the ICBN for delivering […]
Staff Focus: Matthew Vaughn-Smith, Reading Specialist/Interventionist, Swansfield Elementary School
October 20th, 2015
As a reading specialist and math interventionist at Swansfield Elementary School, Matthew Vaughn-Smith provides instructional enrichment and intervention in small groups, so students can make expedited progress. He also serves as a literacy leader in the school, providing teachers up-to-date, research-based strategies to teach reading and writing in their classrooms.
Superintendent Foose announces agreement with county to transition ownership of Harriet Tubman School Building
October 16th, 2015
Superintendent Renee A. Foose and Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the future use and ownership of the Harriet Tubman School Building in Columbia. In a joint press conference in front of the school, Foose and Kittleman detailed an agreement between the Board of Education and County that […]
HCPSS Connect – Canvas Access and User Support
October 16th, 2015
The Howard County Public School System is launching several updates for HCPSS Connect. As part of this update, parents will be given access to the Canvas Learning System on Friday, October 23, 2015. Within Canvas, parents will be able to view their student’s assignments, assignment scores, course material, and current course averages in real time. […]
HCPSS Student Receives AP Academic Distinction
October 16th, 2015
River Hill High School graduate Clark C. Demaree is one of two Maryland recipients of the 2015 AP Scholar Award. The state AP Scholar Award acknowledges students who have earned the most scores of 3 or higher statewide and the highest average score (at least 3.5) on all AP exams taken. The award is presented […]
Fall 2015 Theater Arts Schedule
October 15th, 2015
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.
Staff Focus: Vanessa Morales, Hispanic Achievement Liaison, Reservoir High School
October 14th, 2015
Vanessa Morales is the Reservoir High School Hispanic achievement liaison. In this position, she collaborates with students, staff, families and community members to accelerate the academic achievement of the 223 Hispanic students at Reservoir. She partners with staff across the school to work toward meeting Vision 2018’s goals for students, staff and families as they pertain to Hispanic students and their families.
Howard County Music Educator is Grammy Award Semifinalist
October 13th, 2015
Richard McCready, Director of Music Technology at River Hill High School, is a semifinalist for the 2016 Grammy Music Educator of the Year award. He is one of just 25 national semifinalists, and is the only semifinalist representing Maryland. The Recording Academy and The Grammy Foundation present the award each year to recognize an educator […]
Staff Focus: Brooke Kuhl-McClelland, Dance Teacher, Hammond High School
October 8th, 2015
Staff Focus is a series featuring HCPSS Staff Members. Watch more about Brooke Kuhl-McClelland, a Dance Teacher at Hammond High School.