HCPSSNews Stories
Cutting education funding is like cutting the future
March 24th, 2015
In response to talk from the state on cutting education funding, HCPSS Superintendent penned the following editorial in the Washington Post. http://hcpssne.ws/RAFPostEd
Bellows Spring ES Principal Carol Hahn Named National Distinguished Principal
March 23rd, 2015
Bellows Spring Elementary School Principal Carol Hahn was surprised on March 20 with the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal Award. The National Distinguished Principals program honors outstanding principals across the nation whose contributions inspire children to reach farther and higher, to build a brighter future and a better world. The program […]
Register Now for STARTALK: Chinese Language Camp
March 20th, 2015
Camp: June 29-July 17, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.—Clarksville Middle School, 6535 Trotter Rd., Clarksville Registration is now open for the 2015 STARTALK: Chinese Language Camp, at which students entering 3-8 grades will learn Chinese through the study of various stories. In addition, students will acquire language for daily interactions and for talking about families and homes […]
Discover HCPSS: A New Model for the Elementary Educational Program
March 10th, 2015
Six schools are implementing a new HCPSS model for elementary education, which brings the principles of Vision 2018 to life for students in Pre-K through Grade 5. In its initial phase, the new model comprises several exciting components that are rigorous, globally-relevant, and engaging.
Spring Theatre Arts Schedule
March 6th, 2015
All community members are welcomed to attend and enjoy a wide range of theatre performances at HCPSS high schools. Performance schedules for all HCPSS theater arts presentations are available on the website. For scheduling updates, tickets or other information, please contact individual schools.
HCPSS Superintendent Named Among Maryland’s “Top 100 Women”
March 3rd, 2015
HCPSS Superintendent Renee A. Foose has been named one of The Daily Record’s 2015 Top 100 Women. Dr. Foose and the other winners were recognized for their outstanding achievements demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership, and mentoring. Nearly 400 women were nominated for the statewide honor. A panel of judges comprised of business professionals and […]
Computer Programming Club at River Hill High School
February 25th, 2015
Students at River Hill High School have discovered a terrific outlet for their love of coding: the Computer Programming Club! After school, students in all grades meet to learn about different programming languages and even use code to control robots and other machines they design and build.
HCPSS Roundtable With U.S. Dept. of Ed. Secretary Duncan
February 18th, 2015
United States Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan was joined by U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) and Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Lillian Lowery for a visit to HCPSS’ Ducketts Lane Elementary School on Feb. 18. Following a visit to a 3rd grade Spanish class, Secretary Duncan and Superintendent Lowery took part in a roundtable discussion on progress […]
HCPSS Holds Two PARCC Q&As
February 10th, 2015
HCPSS held two HCPSS Connect question-and-answer sessions on the PARCC test, Feb. 4 and 10. The events were shown on the HCPSS TV channel and streamed live on the HCPSS website. Representatives from HCPSS Curriculum and Special Education departments answered questions that were submitted before and during the Q&A, either via email or tweeted using a […]
Howard County Middle School Students Win National App Challenge
February 3rd, 2015
A team of five students from Lime Kiln Middle School has been selected “Best in Nation” in Verizon’s Innovative App Challenge. The team is one of eight winners nationally, selected from more than 1,000 entries submitted. The team of 8th graders—Lauren Hayden, Annie Larkins, Rebecca Li, Korie Scott, and Jessica Zinderman—developed their mobile app concept […]