HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Board Chair and Superintendent Respond to Hateful Incident
January 16th, 2019
We want to address an incident that occured at Howard High School on Monday. A swastika and male genitalia were created in the snow on the field hockey field. This field is visible to cars driving by on Route 108, and was seen by students and staff arriving to school Tuesday morning. We commend principal Nick Novak and his team on acting quickly to remove the offensive symbols and working with the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) to identify the student involved.
HCPSS Named a 2019 Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes
January 15th, 2019
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) was named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2019 by Forbes magazine. HCPSS is the top ranked school system and No. 60 overall on the national list of 500 employers.
Reservoir High School Team Honored as Outstanding Possibilities in Action Partners
January 15th, 2019
Several Reservoir High School staff members were recently named Outstanding Possibilities in Action Partners by the National Association of School Psychologists.
Staff Focus: Kathleen Wojcik, Agricultural Science Academy Teacher, Applications and Research Laboratory
January 15th, 2019
Kathleen Wojcik exudes strength and competence as the first teacher of the newly re-established Agriculture and Natural Resources Academy (Agricultural Science Academy). All her experiences have equipped her for this role as not only teacher, but advocate for the agriculture industry and students considering an agriculture career path.
Bright Minds Foundation Announces School Meals Funding Campaign to Support Families in Need
January 10th, 2019
Bright Minds Foundation, the foundation of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), announced today the launch of an initiative to raise funds to eliminate outstanding school lunch balances.
HCPSS Supports for Families During Federal Government Shutdown
January 8th, 2019
Howard County families who have lost pay due to the shutdown may immediately apply for the Free and Reduced-Priced Meals (FARMs) program and the HCPSS Food and Nutrition Office will determine their eligibility status within 24-48 hours. Families that would not ordinarily qualify for the FARMs program could be eligible for the remainder of the school year because of the current loss of income. Families that are adversely impacted, including those who do not receive FARMs assistance, will have the remainder of the school year to pay off any meal balances incurred during the government shutdown.
G/T Advisory Seeks Nominations for Educator Recognition, Due February 15, 2019
January 7th, 2019
Now through February 15, families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched the educational experience of advanced-level learners.
Students Experience Howard County Library’s Undesign the Redline Exhibit
January 7th, 2019
Howard County students and community members have recently had the opportunity to visit the Undesign the Redline exhibit at the Howard County Library’s Central Branch.
Student Correspondent – The Aftermath of the 2018 Ellicott City Flood: Could More Have Been Done?
January 2nd, 2019
Originally published in the Centennial High School Wingspan on November 5, 2018 by Maddie Wirebach, Centennial High School, Wingspan Editor-In-Chief.
HCPSS and HCEA Announce 2-Year Tentative Agreement
December 21st, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and the Howard County Education Association certificated unit (HCEA) and its educational support professionals unit (HCEA-ESP) announced yesterday, December 20, 2018, that they have reached 2-year tentative agreements covering the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. The agreements will go into effect on July 1, 2019. “Our excellent educators […]