HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Staff and Students Recognized in February 2019 with G/T Education Awards
March 4th, 2019
Seven HCPSS staff members and two students recently received G/T education awards from the Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education and the Maryland State Department of Education Gifted and Talented Office
Recruitment Event for Teachers of Color, May 1, 2019
March 1st, 2019
The Howard County Public School System seeks to increase the cultural, racial and linguistic diversity of our workforce to reflect the heritage of our student population.
March 5, 2019 Board of Education Meeting with PTA Presidents and CAC Postponed
March 1st, 2019
The Board of Education meeting with PTA presidents and Community Advisory Council, originally scheduled for March 5, 2019, has been postponed.
Oakland Mills Middle School Staff and Students Help Rebuild Homes
February 26th, 2019
Oakland Mills Middle School has partnered with Rebuilding Together Howard County for more than 10 years, completing 12 home renovation projects as well as several urgent repairs and summer builds through this volunteer teacher-led initiative. This past year alone, more than 100 current 7th graders and more than 50 staff and family members participated in the Rebuilding Together projects led by Science Instructional Team Leader George Clifford.
Board of Education Adopts Requested FY20 Operating and Capital Budget, and FY21-25 Capital Improvement Program
February 20th, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education on February 19, 2019, adopted its Operating Budget Request for the 2019–2020 school year totaling $972.7 million. The Board will submit its budget requests to Howard County Executive Calvin Ball in early March.
HCPSS Students Learn About Security Clearance Opportunities
February 14th, 2019
Local industry officials recently spoke to three HCPSS computer science classes on the skills and decision-making necessary to obtain a security clearance–a key credential for careers in information technology, engineering, and cybersecurity.
HCPSS Students Continue to Excel on AP Exams
February 12th, 2019
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students continue to perform at high levels on Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and to outperform their peers around the state and nation.
Update on the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar
February 11th, 2019
As of Wednesday, February 20, Howard County public schools will have closed due to inclement weather five days this school year: November 15, January 14 and 30, February 11 and February 20. That is one day more than the four inclement weather days identified on the 2018-2019 academic calendar. The last day of school is currently scheduled to be Friday, June 21.
Hanover Hills Elementary School Achieves LEED Gold Status
February 6th, 2019
Hanover Hills Elementary School has achieved LEED Gold designation by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Guest Voices: How My Special Education Background Has Made Me a Better Principal
February 5th, 2019
Nigel LaRoche has been the principal at Dayton Oaks Elementary School since 2018, and previously served as assistant principal at Waterloo Elementary School. He began his career as a special educator and taught special education at the elementary and middle school level for more than 18 years.