HCPSSNews Stories
Guest Voices: A Passion for Protecting the Planet Leads to Healthier Schools and Budgets
March 21st, 2019
Diane Sweeney has been the Energy Management Specialist in HCPSS for 14 years, and previously served in a similar role for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Environmental sustainability is a priority for the school system and Howard County as a whole. Here Sweeney answers some questions about HCPSS energy conservation efforts, and how they play an important role in achieving Strategic Call to Action goals for ensuring efficient operations and a safe and healthy learning environment.
Educators Rising Conference Helps Grow Future Teachers
March 18th, 2019
Approximately 100 HCPSS high school students came together for the countywide Educators Rising Conference at Marriotts Ridge High School. The students learned about the educator career path through breakout sessions, a college fair and a keynote speech by Superintendent Michael J. Martirano.
Howard County 2018 Graduation Rates Exceed State Norms
March 15th, 2019
Graduation data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) show Howard County public school students continuing to graduate at higher rates than their peers across Maryland. The 91.95 percent graduation rate for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Class of 2018 exceeds the state average and remains the highest among the six Maryland school systems having enrollment of more than 50,000 students.
HCPSS Elementary Social Studies Deemed a Program of Excellence
March 15th, 2019
HCPSS Elementary Social Studies was recognized as a Social Studies Program of Excellence by the Middle States Council for Social Studies.
Community Forum on Effective Discipline Practices, April 3, 2019
March 14th, 2019
Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to participate in a forum on equitable and effective student discipline practices Wednesday, April 3, 6:30-8:15 p.m. , at Wilde Lake High School.
Staff Focus: Stephanie Discepolo, CTE Resource Teacher
March 12th, 2019
Discepolo—who has dedicated her entire career to HCPSS—has since been working as a CTE resource teacher for 18 years. Generally, she works with local organizations to develop and grow programs for students, mentors new teachers, facilitates professional development for CTE teachers, advises students on post-secondary opportunities, runs the Career Academies Summer Programs, oversees the marketing of CTE programs, organizes special events like the Women in Engineering conference and more.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church Partnership Supports Students and Families
March 11th, 2019
First Evangelical Lutheran Church has partnered with Veterans Elementary and Dunloggin Middle Schools to provide resources to students and foster positive school/community relationships.
Building Families for Children Partnership Strengthens Family Stability
March 11th, 2019
HCPSS has partnered with Building Families for Children (BFC) to help ensure that students have the resources and supports necessary to succeed.
HCPSS Names 2019 Principal and Teachers of the Year
March 7th, 2019
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has announced its 2019 winners for Principal and Teachers of the Year. Long Reach High School Principal Josh Wasilewski has been named 2019 Principal of the Year. Two honorees, Sylvia Hennessie of Guilford Elementary School, and Greg Murach of Mt. Hebron High School, have been named 2019 Teachers of the Year.
Howard High School Principal Novak Named MASSP 2019 Principal of the Year
March 5th, 2019
Howard High School Principal Nicholas Novak has been named the 2019 Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals