HCPSSNews Stories
MSDE Releases 2017-2018 School Report Cards
December 4th, 2018
The Maryland State Department of Education released its 2017-2018 School Report Card, containing data about all schools in the Howard County Public School System.
Board of Education Welcomes New Members and Elects New Leaders
December 3rd, 2018
Four new Board of Education members were sworn in during the December 3, 2018 meeting of the Howard County Board of Education, and the Board selected Mavis Ellis as Chair and Kirsten Coombs as Vice Chair.
Bright Minds Foundation Announces Sydney L. Cousin Scholarship Fund
December 3rd, 2018
Bright Minds, the foundation of The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), announces the establishment of the Sydney L. Cousin Memorial Scholarship fund effective December 2. The Foundation is establishing the scholarship to honor the life and legacy of the late Dr. Sydney L. Cousin, former HCPSS superintendent.
Proposed HCPSS Instructional Materials on Display, Through January 15, 2018
December 3rd, 2018
Instructional materials recommended for the first time will be on display and available for review December 19, 2018 through January 15, 2019, in the lobby of the Department of Education at 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Students To Participate In Hour Of Code, Computer Science Education Week Activities, December 3-9
November 29th, 2018
To mark the fifth annual Computer Science Education Week, all Howard County public schools will participate in Code.org’s global Hour of Code the week of December 3-9.
Promoting School Readiness By Learning Together
November 29th, 2018
HCPSS’ Learning Together Program helps develop kindergarten readiness skills for children, ages 3 and 4, with and without disabilities.
Looking to the Future: HCPSS Renews 15-Year Partnership with Howard County Conservancy
November 27th, 2018
For more than 15 years, the Howard County Conservancy and Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) have worked closely together to give students hands-on experiences to learn about the wonders of the natural world, land preservation, and responsible environmental stewardship.
Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways Information Sessions, December 4, 2018
November 27th, 2018
HCPSS high school students interested in a career as an electrician are encouraged to explore Student Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways at an information session December 4, 2018.
Guest Voices: Finding a Perfect Fit as Special Education Parent Liaison
November 26th, 2018
Trish Gunshore joined HCPSS in 2017 to fill the newly created Special Education Parent Liaison position, which serves as the connection between the school district and parents of students with disabilities. Her 31-year career in special education includes roles as a teacher, compliance specialist and special education coordinator, and experience in instruction, curriculum writing, process and procedure development, staff development, program creation and evaluation, and budget and staffing allocations.
HCPSS Superintendent Responds to Hateful Incidents in Ellicott City, November 19, 2018
November 19th, 2018
The following message was sent from HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to the HCPSS community on Monday, November 19, 2018.