HCPSSNews Stories
Outdoor Lunches in Cold Weather
November 23rd, 2021
Outdoor lunch will continue to be an option for any student who wishes to do so, as the weather allows. Parents/guardians of children who wish to eat outside should encourage their child(ren) to dress appropriately for the temperatures, including wearing a coat, hat and/or gloves each day. Parents or guardians may change their preference of eating location at any time by emailing their administrator.
Board of Education to Meet Virtually, Nov. 23, 2021
November 22nd, 2021
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at 5 p.m.
HCPSS Commits to Incentive Pay for All Bus Drivers, Attendants and Contractors
November 19th, 2021
HCPSS commits to $5,000 incentive pay for all bus drivers and attendants; up to $4,000 incentive pay for newly hired drivers; up to $3,000 for bus contractors to help fill inactive routes
Mt. Hebron HS, Rotary Partnership Transforms MHHS Courtyard into Monarch Habitat
November 18th, 2021
Mt. Hebron High School and the Ellicott City Rotary Club have teamed up to create a pollinator garden in one of the MHHS courtyards. The goal of the garden is to provide a habitat for monarch butterflies, whose population has been in decline.
Primary Talent Development and Instructional Seminars: Gifted and Talented Opportunities for All
November 15th, 2021
Looking for ways to enable your elementary or middle school student to develop new skills and learn about topics they are interested in and excited about?Good news, says Debbie Blum, HCPSS’ Coordinator of the Gifted and Talented (G/T) Education Program: whether your child just started kindergarten or is in the midst of eighth grade, every child has access to G/T programs designed to extend and enrich their educational experience.
HCPSS Strategic Call to Action Survey, Open Through Dec. 1, 2021
November 15th, 2021
The HCPSS Strategic Call to Action serves as the foundation for all decisions, and places students at the heart of all practices. Now in our fifth school year of work guided by the SCTA, HCPSS is looking for your feedback on the SCTA desired outcomes. The HCPSS Strategic Call to Action online survey is available through Wednesday, December 1.
Longfellow Elementary School Author Meet and Greet Supports Initiative to Promote Educational Equity
November 11th, 2021
Longfellow Elementary School recently hosted an author meet and greet as part of a larger initiative to create a climate and school culture that meets the needs of all of our students, and is specifically designed to raise up and positively impact Black boys.
Nominations for HCPSS Principal and Teacher of the Year Due Jan. 7, 2022
November 9th, 2021
Nominations are now open for the annual Howard County Public School System Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards. All nominations are due no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.
Howard Community College Shadow Day, Dec. 1, 2021
November 9th, 2021
Diploma-seeking high school seniors with IEPs or 504 plans are invited to attend an in-person visit to Howard Community College (HCC) on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Interested students should register online or contact the transition teacher at their school by Nov. 17.
School Psychologists: Supporting Student Success through Consultation, Counseling, and Assessment
November 9th, 2021
HCPSS school psychologists play a critical role in supporting student success. They do so in a variety of ways , including consulting with staff about learning and behavior problems and helping to identify and implement strategies to address them; providing counseling services to help students address a particular issue and/or develop a particular skill; and administering formal examinations to determine a student’s skill level or aptitude in a given area.