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HCPSS Celebrates Electrician Apprenticeship Program 2018 Graduation
June 8th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) celebrated the first cohort of graduates of the Independent Electrical Contractors Pre-Apprenticeship Student Pathways program at a recent graduation ceremony.
State of Early Child Care and Education Promotes Learning from Birth; HCPSS Launches Talk With Me Initiative
June 7th, 2018
A child’s brain begins learning and growing from the earliest moments of life. Parents and caregivers who talk and interact frequently with their young children start them on a path that leads to better development in school and throughout life.
HCPSS Announces Two-Year Agreements with Employee Bargaining Units
May 23rd, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has reached tentative agreements with the Howard County Administrators Association (HCAA) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for two-year employment contracts.
Staff Focus: Dr. Cherise Hunter, Policy Manager
May 14th, 2018
Whether it’s ensuring all children receive an equitable education or finding a new slow cooker recipe her children will enjoy, HCPSS Policy Manager Dr. Cherise Hunter is always looking to improve the world around her–at work, in the community and at home.
HCPSS Welcomes State Superintendent to Three Schools, May 10, 2018
May 10th, 2018
Maryland State Superintendent Karen Salmon visited Talbott Springs and Cradlerock elementary schools and the Homewood Center on May 10.
HCPSS Prepares to Bring New Teachers on Board for 2018-19 School Year
May 7th, 2018
Preparation for each new school year begins well in advance for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), and the process of bringing in new teachers to fill anticipated vacancies for 2018-2019 is already underway.
WE STEP Program Helps Homewood Center Students Transition to Adult Life
April 19th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System’s Homewood Center has partnered with Y in Central Maryland, Dancel Family Center to provide work training programs that help students transition from high school to adult life.
Staff Focus: Dawson Robertson, Program Head of Work Study/Transition
April 9th, 2018
Dawson Robertson, HCPSS program head of Work Study/Transition, spent a decade exploring careers and the country before settling down in his home state to pursue his calling to help others.
The Latest in Career and College Prep Opportunities
February 23rd, 2018
HCPSS students can explore their interests and prepare for college and careers through a wide range of programs. In honor of Career and Technology Education CTE Month, HCPSS highlights opportunities available throughout the school system. CTE Middle and high school students can take CTE courses to develop the skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed […]
Howard County Schools Announce New Electrician Apprenticeship Program for High School Students
January 11th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has announced a new program for students interested in a career as an electrician.