HCPSS
HCPSS a Forbes 2021 Best Employer
HCPSS was named among America’s best employers by Forbes magazine, ranked No. 7 in Maryland and No. 1 among educational institutions in the state.
Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year!
A full return to in-person learning is planned for the 2021-2022 school year, with the exception of K-6 students enrolled in the Digital Education Center.
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Students in Quarantine
If students are required to quarantine, HCPSS has ensured there will be opportunities for them to remain engaged in learning and receive instructional supports. Staff also are available to support the social-emotional health and well-being of all students in quarantine.
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New Climate Change Curriculum
HCSPSS will pilot a new climate change curriculum unit for 6th grade science classes in three schools this year, supported by a grant to the Howard County Conservancy from NOAA. The new curriculum will incorporated through all HCPSS middle schools over the next three years.
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Capital Budget Proposals
Superintendent Michael J. Martirano on Sept. 2 presented his Proposed Capital Budget for fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023), FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program, and FY 2023–2032 Long-Range Master Plan.
Celebrations
Mt. Hebron HS Teacher Named Maryland CTE Teacher of the Year
Michael Gorleski, who teaches Career Technical Education at Mt. Hebron High School, recently was selected as the 2021 Teacher of the Year by the Maryland Career and Technical Administrators chapter of the Association for Career and Technical Education.
Javion Hinmon, School Bus Driver, Registrar
In addition to bus runs at three schools, Javion Hinmon also works as a registrar and in Student Records Management. For him, bus driving is about building relationships with students and ensuring they know he is there for them. Read the latest HCPSS Staff Focus to learn more about Mr. Hinmon and all he does for HCPSS students.
HCPSS Hiring Fair, November 4, 2021
March to the Future Virtual Post-High School Planning Series, 2021-2022
ABLE Accounts: A Financial Planning Tool for People with Disabilities and their Families, Nov. 17, 2021