News Stories

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 […]