HCPSSPress Releases
HCPSS Acting Superintendent Stresses Dignity, Compassion and Respect During FY 2025 Operating Budget Preview
Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent William Barnes presented a preview of his proposed operating budget for the HCPSS fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY 2025) to the Board of Education on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.
Howard County Board of Education Names Acting Superintendent
The Howard County Board of Education announced that Howard County Public School System Chief Academic Officer Bill Barnes will serve as the HCPSS Acting Superintendent beginning Thursday, Jan. 10, 2024, coinciding with the retirement of current Superintendent, Dr. Michael Martirano.
Howard County Board of Education Announces Superintendent Retirement
The Howard County Board of Education announces the retirement of Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Howard County Public School System, effective January 10, 2024. Dr. Michael J. Martirano has served the Howard County Public School System with unwavering dedication and commitment for seven years. He inherited a system in chaos and led it to […]
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, Nov. 1, 2023
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, September 20, 2023
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
Board of Education Closed Meeting for Sept. 19, 2023 Canceled
The Howard County Board of Education’s closed meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, has been canceled.
Board of Education Adds Hybrid Public Work Session, Sept. 18, 2023
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a hybrid work session to discuss student transportation on Monday, Sept. 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Superintendent Remarks from the August 30, 2023 Transportation Press Conference
Remarks given by Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano during an August 30, 2023 press event.
HCPSS State Assessment Scores Show Improvement in Math and Reading
Howard County Public School Students’ performance in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics achievement continues to improve, as reflected in 2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) scores released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
HCPSS Provides Certificated Staff Hiring Update Ahead of School Year Start
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is readying for the start of the school year and is continuing the hiring process to fill remaining certificated staff vacancies. The system currently has only 53 certificated staff vacancies, resulting in a current fill rate of 99%. At a similar time last year, HCPSS had approximately 25% more certificated vacancies.