HCPSSPress Releases
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, January 25, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 25, at 4 p.m., with an evening session beginning at 7:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Presentation of Superintendent’s Proposed FY2019 Operating Budget, January 9, 2018
Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano will present his Proposed FY2019 Operating Budget at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2017 in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board Retains Current Start And Dismissal Times Model for 2018-2019 School Year
The Howard County Board of Education voted to retain the existing model for school start and dismissal times for the 2018–2019 academic year during its regularly scheduled meeting on December 19, 2017.
Board Approves 2018-19 Academic Calendar
The Howard County Board of Education approved the 2018–2019 academic calendar during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Board Selects Martirano for Permanent Superintendent Position
The Howard County Board of Education announced its decision to select Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano as permanent superintendent for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.
HCPSS Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano’s Public Schedule for the Week of December 18–24, 2017
This week includes a Board of Education meeting.
Wilde Lake Middle School Earns LEED Premium Environmental Rating
The new Wilde Lake Middle School has achieved LEED Platinum status, the highest sustainable building certification awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. The Platinum rating confirms that the school is among the most energy-efficient school buildings in the country.
Board of Education Elects Chair and Vice-Chair
The Howard County Board of Education unanimously voted Cynthia Vaillancourt as Chairman and Mavis Ellis as the Vice Chairman at tonight’s Board of Education meeting. They will both serve one-year terms in these positions.
Howard County Named to AP District Honor Roll
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has been named to the 8th Annual AP District Honor Roll. HCPSS is one of 447 school districts in the U.S. and Canada, and one of only two Maryland districts, being honored by the College Board.
Intergenerational Partnership Benefits Students and Senior Volunteers
Harper’s Choice Middle School (HCMS) is partnering with Winter Growth to provide students and senior volunteers with opportunities to learn from one another through intergenerational strategies and programs.