HCPSSNews Stories
Boundary Review Process Begins with 2019 Feasibility Study Presentation
June 13th, 2019
The 2019 Feasibility Study was presented to the Board of Education on June 13, marking the beginning of a boundary review process that will conclude with the Board’s final decisions on November 21 for implementation in the 2020-2021 school year.
Safety During Unexpected Weather Events
June 12th, 2019
HCPSS has a number of protocols in place to ensure student and staff safety, as well as to keep parents up-to-date, during weather events.
Waverly Elementary Displays New Sensory Path
June 11th, 2019
Waverly Elementary School offers a sensory path that provides sensory breaks for its students, including those with special needs.
Student-Designed Adapted Projects Promote Independence for Cedar Lane Students
June 11th, 2019
This spring, Cedar Lane School students are enjoying new adapted physical education and art products made by Systems and Project Engineering Academy students.
Board of Education Adopts FY 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets
June 10th, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating Budget for the 2019-2020 school year (FY20), totaling $894.2 million, representing $607.2 million in county funding – approximately $7.1 million above Maintenance of Effort, the minimum level of funding required by state law – $269.3 million from the state, $17.7 million from federal and other sources.
Boundary Review Process for 2020-2021 School Year
June 4th, 2019
On January 24, the Board of Education directed that HCPSS initiate a systemwide school boundary review, which could potentially impact any or all of the 74 comprehensive schools in our system for the 2020–2021 school year. This review is critical due to population growth that has resulted in crowding at many schools while schools in other areas are underutilized.
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Partnership Provides Hands-on Learning for Mount View Middle School
June 4th, 2019
Mount View Middle School (MVMS) has partnered with Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) to educate students about shellfish ecological restoration and aquaculture activities that improve the environment in the Chesapeake and Coastal bays. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Monday, June 3 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.
Staff Focus: Ella Bradley, Human Capital Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Manager
May 29th, 2019
The former teacher and later assistant principal is now making her mark in HCPSS Human Resources. She has been instrumental in HCPSS’ efforts to diversify its workforce, and works hard to help educators take the next step in their professional journey.
HCPSS MESA Students Excel in 2019 State Competitions
May 28th, 2019
HCPSS students in the Maryland Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program placed in several of the state finals of MESA Day competitions, held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD.
Students Share Their JROTC Experiences
May 23rd, 2019
In this Q&A, Junior Officer Reserve Training Corps students Kiana Macharia, Jack Thaxton and Maya Maglocci share about their experiences and how the program has prepared them for the future, sometimes in unexpected ways.