HCPSSPress Releases
Howard County Board of Education Approves School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding
At the Board of Education meeting on June 24, 2021, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program for the 2021–2022 school year.
HCPSS Closing Friday, June 18, 2021
In alignment with the recent federal action making Juneteenth a federal holiday, the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano announce that Howard County Public School System schools and offices will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021. This is consistent with state and county government announcements regarding closures
HCPSS Seeks Members for Academic Calendar Planning Committee, Apply by June 25, 2021
The Howard County Public School System invites citizens to take an active role in developing the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic calendars. Meetings will be held virtually from 6–8 p.m. on July 14, 21, and 28 and August 4, 11, and 18, 2021. Committee members are expected to attend and participate in all meetings.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Student Representation Policy Advisory Committee, Apply by June 24, 2021
HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the advisory committee for the revision of Policy 2010 Student Representation. This committee will include at least one member representing the general resident stakeholder group. Members of this committee attend 3-4 meetings to discuss and make policy recommendations to the Superintendent.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Wellness Policy Advisory Committee, Apply by June 24, 2021
HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the advisory committee for the revision of Policy 9090 Wellness Through Nutrition and Physical Activity. This committee will include at least one member representing the general resident stakeholder group. Members of this committee attend 3-4 meetings to discuss and make policy recommendations to the Superintendent.
Board of Education Adopts FY22 Operating & Capital Budgets
The Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2021-2022 school year (FY 2022). The operating budget totals $942.6 million and the capital budget totals $90.4 million
HCPSS and Howard County Partners Announce Expanded Participation at Upcoming High School Commencements
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and several Howard County partners are pleased to announce expanded opportunities for 2021 high school graduates and their families at the upcoming commencement ceremonies being held at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Following updated state guidance on outdoor gatherings, Merriweather Post Pavilion is now able to accommodate additional participation, allowing HCPSS to increase the number of guest tickets for each graduate to four.
Board to Meet in Closed Session, May 11, 2021, 3 p.m.
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual Closed Meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 3 p.m.
Howard County Public School Principal Named Washington Post 2021 Principal of the Year
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is proud to recognize Deep Run Elementary School (DRES) Principal Denise Lancaster as The Washington Post’s 2021 Principal of the Year. After recently being named the HCPSS Principal of the Year, Lancaster was chosen from among 19 finalists representing school systems in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Scheduled Board Actions on School Resource Officers Moved to May 11, 2021
Based on new information provided by County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Police Department Chief Lisa Myers and State’s Attorney Rich Gibson during a press conference held on April 21, 2021, the Board of Education will move their scheduled discussions on School Resource Officers (SROs), previously scheduled for the April 29 Board meeting, to the next scheduled Board meeting on May 11, 2021.