HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Centennial’s David Matchim Named Music and Arts’ 2018 Music Educator of the Year
February 5th, 2019
Centennial High School’s Director of Bands, David Matchim, was named Music and Arts’ 2018 Music Educator of the Year winner.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, February 4, 2019
February 4th, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Session on Monday, February 4 at 6 p.m. The session will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Ellicott City Soccer Club Brings Get on the Bus Program to Deep Run and Talbott Springs Elementary Schools
February 1st, 2019
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with the Ellicott City Soccer Club (CiTY) to provide opportunities for students to participate in after-school programming that promotes an active lifestyle.
Guest Voices: Looking Ahead with Early Childhood Programs
January 31st, 2019
HCPSS’ new Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs, Amy Raymond, has dedicated her career to early childhood education, both in the classroom and the curriculum office, as she’s worked to cultivate joyful learning experiences for children’s first school years. The HCPSS Early Childhood Programs office supports pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, and collaborates with community partners to support […]
More Howard County Children Show Readiness for School
January 31st, 2019
School readiness among incoming Howard County kindergarteners is improving, and students are better prepared on average than their peers across the state, according to Maryland’s 2018 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA), released in January 2019.
RESCHEDULED: Board of Education Work Sessions on the FY 2020 Budget
January 29th, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education Work Sessions III and IV on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2020 Budget have been rescheduled due to inclement weather.