HCPSSNews Stories
Howard County Public School Students Excel in National MESA Competitions
July 6th, 2015
Middle school students from Howard County Public School System took home honors at the MESA USA national engineer design competition at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, on June 19, 2015. The students designed a prosthetic arm that can throw and pick up objects. Weber State University and the Utah MESA team hosted the competition […]
Clarksville Elementary Leadership Forum
June 30th, 2015
Earlier this year, students at Clarksville Elementary School invited community leaders who have influenced their lives to a forum. Students engaged the leaders by asking questions, and gained a better understanding of what it means to be a leader.
HCPSS and HCEA Reach Tentative Agreement
June 26th, 2015
The Howard County Board of Education and Howard County Education Association (HCEA) announced today that, with the assistance of a mediator, they have reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract, covering the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years. HCEA is the organization that represents teachers and other non-supervisory certificated employees. “The premier reputation enjoyed by […]
Lunar New Year Day at Ilchester Elementary School
June 26th, 2015
Students at Ilchester Elementary School had the opportunity to experience a new cultural holiday celebration that included a variety of performers and information.
STEAM Day at Thunder Hill ES
June 22nd, 2015
Discover how students from Thunder Hill Elementary School learned STEAM concepts for a great day of hands-on, physical activities.
Howard County Parent Recognized During Eighth Annual Parent Involvement Matters Awards
June 11th, 2015
Richard Ryans, a Ducketts Lane Elementary School parent, was named a semifinalist and the Howard County honoree for Maryland’s Parent Involvement Matters Awards. The Parent Involvement Matters Award (PIMA) Program is the nation’s first statewide initiative of its kind—recognizing parents and legal guardians for their exceptional support of public education. Parents are nominated for demonstrating […]
HCPSS Students and Staff Recognized at May Board of Education Meetings
June 10th, 2015
Superintendent Renee A. Foose recognized the following student and staff achievements at the Board of Education meetings on May 7 and May 20: Students: Nicholas Kim, a 10th-Grader at River Hill High School, and Phillip Balakirsky, an 11th-Grader from Centennial High School, have achieved perfect scores on the SAT. Only .003 percent of students who […]
Walk for Our Stars at Cedar Lane School
June 8th, 2015
Discover how the Howard County community comes together to support students at Cedar Lane school. Walk for Our Stars is a fundraiser that pays for therapeutic equipment needed for students.
HCPSS Wins Awards for Supporting Employee Wellness
June 5th, 2015
The American Heart Association has recognized Howard County Public School System for its commitment to workplace wellness. The association annually recognizes employers who go above and beyond when it comes to the health of their employees by demonstrating progressive leadership and concern for their staff. The school system was recognized as a Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite […]
Board Approves FY16 Operating and Capital Budgets
May 27th, 2015
The Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating Budget for the 2015-2016 school year (FY16) during its meeting on May 27. The budget totals $776.3 million, which fully funds the Board’s total budget request of the County and represents approximately $3 million in county funding above the required Maintenance of Effort funding. It represents […]