HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Schools Honored as 2022 Maryland Green Schools
April 25th, 2022
Howard High School was certified this year as a Maryland Green School by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE). Eleven Howard County public schools have recertified as Maryland Green Schools.
Front Office Staff Provide Essential Support to Staff, Students, and Families
April 25th, 2022
HCPSS’ front office staff are the first people you see when you walk into a school building. They are the ones who most often answer the phones; monitor and allow parents, guardians and visitors into the building; relay lunches or other items to students who forgot them; and so much more. They are integral to schools’ day-to-day operations, providing support to teachers, students, and administrators alike.
HCPSS Students Named 2022 Carson Scholars
April 25th, 2022
Thirty-two HCPSS students in grades 4-11, who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and humanitarianism, have been recognized as 2022 Carson Scholars.
Updates to HCPSS 2022 Summer Program Schedule
April 8th, 2022
The original schedule for HCPSS Summer Programs included two days with schools closed: June 28 for the primary elections and July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. However, since that schedule was released, the Maryland Court of Appeals moved the primary elections to July 19 and subsequently the Board of Education modified the calendar to be open June 28 and closed July 19. As a result, changes have ben made to the summer programs schedule.
HCPSS Names 2022 Principal and Teachers of the Year
April 6th, 2022
HCPSS is proud to announce its 2022 awardees for Principal and Teachers of the Year. Principal of the Year Dr. Jeffrey Fink of Oakland Mills High School; Teacher of the Year: Jorden Lim of Long Reach High School; Teacher of the Year: Jessica Palad of Pointers Run Elementary School
Robot Enables Home and Hospital Student to be Part of School Community
April 5th, 2022
In 2021, Ellicott Mills Middle School (EMMS) student Dylan underwent chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant that left him immuno-compromised and unable to physically attend school. With the help of robot Rosie, Dylan has been able to participate in class and establish himself as part of the EMMS community.
HCPSS Seeks Employers to Support Summer 2022 Teacher Externship Initiative
March 29th, 2022
The Howard County Public School System, in partnership with Bright Minds Foundation and the Superintendent’s Program Innovation Advisory Board, is looking for businesses and organizations willing to be involved in the HCPSS Teacher Externship Initiative.
Guest Voices: Singing the Praises of Music in Our Schools
March 29th, 2022
In honor of March being Music in Our Schools Month, we caught up with three of HCPSS’ outstanding music educators: Jeoung (Jay) Kim, orchestra director, Lime Kiln Middle School; Tiffany Walker, band director, Wilde Lake Middle School; and Alicia Wetmore, music teacher, Longfellow Elementary School.
HCPSS Class of 2022 Graduation Dates Set, May 26-June 3, 2022
March 29th, 2022
Howard County Public School System has announced the graduation ceremony schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. All ceremonies are scheduled to take place from May 26-June 3 in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held in person at that school. Graduations will be available for viewing live online and on-demand following each ceremony, and will be rebroadcast on the HCPSS local cable channel in Howard County (Comcast 95, Verizon 42).
Two Wilde Lake High Students Vie for Student Member of the Board; Election to be Held May 4, 2022
March 29th, 2022
The Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) will host the virtual general election for the 2022-23 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) Wednesday, May 4. Abisola Ayoola and Oliver Song—both students at Wilde Lake High School—are candidates for the position.