HCPSSPress Releases
HCPSS to Report $37 Million Health Fund Deficit in Audited FY2018 Statement
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will report a negative balance of $37 million in its employee Health Fund as of the end of 2017-2018 fiscal year (FY18).
HCPSS, Bright Minds and HC Early Childhood Advisory Council Introduce Read With Me: Howard County Pilot Program
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), the Bright Minds Foundation and the Howard County Early Childhood Advisory Council (HCECAC) introduce Read With Me • Howard County – an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a pilot program that will provide a book per month to families of young children at three schools and their surrounding communities.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Secondary Language Arts Textbook Advisory Committee, Deadline October 15, 2018
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is currently seeking Howard County citizens, teachers and 11th grade students to serve on the Secondary Language Arts Textbook Advisory Committee.
The Jeff George Agency Partnership Provides Innovative Technology for Students
The Jeff George Agency, Insurance and Financial Services has partnered with Burleigh Manor Middle School (BMMS) and Centennial High School (CHS) to support innovative technology programs in the classroom and to provide recognition for staff members.
Superintendent Presents Capital Budget Proposals
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano presented his Proposed Capital Budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 (FY 2020), FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program and FY 2020-2029 Long-Range Master Plan to the Board of Education during its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 6, 2018.
HCPSS Scores on State Assessments Outpace Maryland Norms
Howard County public school students continue to demonstrate improvements in English language arts and mathematics achievement, as reflected in 2018 state assessment scores released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Board Seeks Public Input on Options to Relieve High School Overcrowding, Public Hearing September 11, 2018
The Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS) Board of Education is seeking public input as it reviews several options to relieve high school overcrowding in School Year 2019-2020 and beyond. The Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at the Department of Education.
New Partnership Promotes Arts Education
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with The Society, Incorporated, Howard County Maryland Chapter to help students strive for academic excellence, promote leadership responsibilities and serve as a resource to support arts education.
Hanover Hills Elementary Hosts Ribbon Cutting, Aug. 29
Staff, students, families, community members and the media are invited to visit the new Hanover Hills Elementary School for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours on Wednesday, August 29.
Remembering Dr. Cousin
Dr. Cousin will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.