HCPSSPress Releases
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Academic Calendar Planning Committee by May 17, 2019
The Howard County Public School System invites citizens to take an active role in developing the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar as members of the Calendar Planning Committee. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 17, 2019.
HCPSS Superintendent Martirano Honored With Friend of the Farmer Award
Howard County Public School System Superintendent Michael J. Martirano received the Friend of the Farmer award from the Howard County Farm Bureau .
Howard County Education Association Awarded NEA Grant to Help Build a Restorative Culture at HCPSS
The National Education Association recently awarded a Great Public Schools Fund Grant to the Howard County Education Association to support implementation of restorative practices within the Howard County Public School System.
Bach to Rock Partnership Supports Music Education
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with Bach to Rock (B2R) to provide professional development for music staff and support school events. Under the terms of the agreement, B2R will provide professional development opportunities for HCPSS music staff.
2nd Annual State of Early Childhood in Howard County, May 1, 2019
The State of Early Childhood in Howard County, to be held May 1, is an opportunity to connect with engaged stakeholders and learn about current and new initiatives that support early childhood development and school readiness efforts.
Night of Honor Event to Recognize HCPSS Staff and Alumni, May 7, 2019
In partnership with the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), the Bright Minds Foundation will host the 2019 Night of Honor to recognize outstanding HCPSS staff and alumni on Tuesday, May 7, from 6:30-9 p.m. Night of Honor will celebrate the Principal of the Year and Teachers of the Year, as well as the inaugural winners of the Work Hard Be Kind Award and the Work Hard Be Kind Outstanding Alumni Award.
HCPSS Students Named 2019 Carson Scholars
Twenty-four HCPSS students in Grades 4–11, who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and humanitarianism, have been named 2019 Carson Scholars. The scholars will be recognized at a regional awards banquet on Sunday, May 5, 2019.
HCPSS Board of Education Honors Debbie Engle with 2019 Friends of Education Award
The Howard County Board of Education will recognize Debbie Engle with the Friends of Education Award at a reception on Thursday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m., followed by an award presentation at the 4 p.m. Board meeting.
Community Forum on Effective Discipline Practices, April 3, 2019
Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to participate in a forum on equitable and effective student discipline practices Wednesday, April 3, 6:30-8:15 p.m. , at Wilde Lake High School.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church Partnership Supports Students and Families
First Evangelical Lutheran Church has partnered with Veterans Elementary and Dunloggin Middle Schools to provide resources to students and foster positive school/community relationships.