Update from the Board of Education of Howard County →
Reminder! HCPSS Emergency Notification Procedures →
Centennial HS G/T Advanced Research Student Publishes Professional Paper →
HCPSS Provides Multiple Opportunities for Students to Explore Computer Science →
Road to Kindergarten Workshops Begin Jan. 18, 2024 →
Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy Spring 2024 Program →
Middle School Art Showcase Through Jan. 26 →
HCPSS Students Engage with Bestselling Author at Howard County Library Event →
HCPSS Superintendent Announces Sock Drive with Bright Minds Foundation →
HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano Announces Retirement →
Howard County Board of Education Announces Superintendent Retirement →
HCPSS Class of 2024 Graduation Window, May 20-31, 2024 →
HCPSS Celebrates Largest Multilingual Parent Leadership Program Cohort →
High School Advanced Research Program Information Night – Dec. 11, 2023 →
HCPSS Presents Fiscal Outlook for FY 2025 Operating Budget; Launches Redesigned Budget Site →
HCPSS Introduces Standards-Based Instruction and Reporting for PreK-Grade 2 →
HCPSS Student Apprentices Support Chromebook Repair Initiative →
School Start Times for 2024-2025 School Year To Be Adjusted →
10-27-2023 Update to 10-26-23 Community Letter from the Superintendent →
Message from the Superintendent on Incidents of Hate and Bias →
HCPSS Teachers Take Home Top Statewide Honors from Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics →
Federal Impact Aid Forms Due by Dec. 14, 2023 →
Nominations for HCPSS Principal and Teacher of the Year Due Jan. 3, 2024 →
HCPSS Academy of Health Professions Students Gain Real-World Insights from Healthcare Expert →
Canvas Features that Support Families →
HCPSS & The Council of Elders Virtual Community Academies, 2023-2024 School Year →
Families
Information on preparing for the 2023-2024 school year, including adjustments to school start times, transportation info and back-to-school details, can be found online. That page will be continually updated as new information becomes available.
System
In his new podcast, HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano engages in conversations with students and staff on varying topics of interest. The podcast is available on the HCPSS website and in various podcast platforms.
Partnerships
HCPSS has partnered with Silhouette Stages to promote a creative and inclusive environment for students by supporting HCPSS LGBTQIA+ initiatives, offering family engagement workshops, and coordinating with high school Fine Arts teachers to offer workshops and dance master classes for students.
HCPSS Superintendent, Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D. was recently honored with the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award, given by the University of Maryland’s College of Education Alumni, and the Cookerly Exceptional School Superintendent Leadership Award, given by the National Center for Children and Families.
The Howard County Department of Education building has been selected as the site of “The Evening Blooms,” a 150-pound sculpture by artist Cathrin Hoskinson of Hudson Valley, N.Y. The sculpture was installed on Aug. 24 and is part of the Howard County Arts Council ARTsites annual public art exhibition.
HCPSS welcomed 12 new principals this year, each one bringing a different set of experiences but all sharing a passion for supporting their students, staff, and communities. Learn more about them and hear what they are excited about for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Students
Students in the HCPSS Academy of Health Professions have the opportunity to hear directly from healthcare professionals, learn about the world of medicine, get hands-on training in basic medical skills, and are exposed to specialized health fields to help them choose a specific pathway to pursue.
Families
HCPSS Connect is made up of several tools, including Synergy, Canvas and FamilyFile, all of which provide access to a variety of student information and classroom instructional tools. Parents/guardians can learn more about Canvas, where families can find upcoming assignments, grades, materials and more.
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