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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.
HCPSS To Launch Apprenticeship Maryland Career Academy
Next year, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will launch a new career academy, Apprenticeship Maryland, which helps students gain sustainable employment and further education based on career pathways in manufacturing and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) occupations.
Howard County Executive and Superintendent Launch Public Service Announcement to Help Eliminate Stigmas Around FARMs Assistance Programs
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent Michael J. Martirano released a video today urging families to take advantage of supports for which they qualify – specifically the Free and Reduced Meals program (FARMs).
Presentation of the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2020 Operating Budget, December 18, 2018
Superintendent Michael J. Martirano will present his proposed operating budget for the 2019-2020 school year, during the evening session of the Howard County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Board of Education Welcomes New Members and Elects New Leaders
Four new Board of Education members were sworn in during the December 3, 2018 meeting of the Howard County Board of Education, and the Board selected Mavis Ellis as Chair and Kirsten Coombs as Vice Chair.