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Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, February 4, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Session on Monday, February 4 at 6 p.m. The session will take place in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
RESCHEDULED: Board of Education Work Sessions on the FY 2020 Budget
The Howard County Board of Education Work Sessions III and IV on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2020 Budget have been rescheduled due to inclement weather.
January 29, 2019 Board of Education Work Session and Public Hearing on the FY20 Operating Budget Rescheduled for January 31, 2019
The Board of Education Work Session and Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2020 Budget, originally scheduled for January 29, have been rescheduled for Thursday, January 31 at 1 and 7 p.m., respectively.
HCPSS Announces New Arborist Apprenticeship Program for High School Students
HCPSS has announced a new program for students interested in a career as an arborist. Interested students and their families are encouraged to attend an information session on Wednesday, January 30.
HCPSS Named a 2019 Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) was named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2019 by Forbes magazine. HCPSS is the top ranked school system and No. 60 overall on the national list of 500 employers.
Bright Minds Foundation Announces School Meals Funding Campaign to Support Families in Need
Bright Minds Foundation, the foundation of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), announced today the launch of an initiative to raise funds to eliminate outstanding school lunch balances.
HCPSS and HCEA Announce 2-Year Tentative Agreement
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and the Howard County Education Association certificated unit (HCEA) and its educational support professionals unit (HCEA-ESP) announced yesterday, December 20, 2018, that they have reached 2-year tentative agreements covering the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. The agreements will go into effect on July 1, 2019. “Our excellent educators […]
HCPSS Superintendent Martirano Issues Statement on Equitable Discipline Practices
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent Michael J. Martirano today issued the following statement regarding the recent federal recommendations on school discipline practices.
Superintendent Presents Proposed 2019–2020 Operating Budget
Superintendent Michael J. Martirano presented his proposed budget for the Howard County Public School System fiscal year 2019–2020 (FY 2020) during a presentation to the Board of Education on Tuesday, December 18.
Clarksville Middle School Named 2018-19 Maryland Blue Ribbon School
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced this morning that Clarksville Middle School is one of six Maryland public schools to receive the State’s Blue Ribbon award for 2018-2019. The school was also recognized with this honor in 2005-2006, and as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2006.