Press Releases

HCPSS Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano’s Public Schedule for the Week of January 22–28, 2018

This week includes a community town hall and a Board of Education meeting.

Board Selects Hanover Hills As Name For New Elementary School, Opening September 2018

The Howard County Board of Education has selected Hanover Hills Elementary School as the name for the school system’s 42nd elementary school, scheduled to open in Fall 2018. The Board voted during their regularly scheduled meeting on January 11, 2018.

Howard County Schools Announce New Electrician Apprenticeship Program for High School Students

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has announced a new program for students interested in a career as an electrician.

Board of Education to Meet with County Council, January 30, 2018

The Howard County Board of Education will hold its quarterly meeting with the Howard County Council at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

Interim Superintendent Presents Proposed Operating Budget For 2018–2019 Academic Year

Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano presented his proposed budget for the Howard County Public School System fiscal year 2018–2019 (FY 2019) during a special presentation to the Board of Education on Tuesday, January 9.

Board Makes Decision on Selection and Acquisition of School Sites

The Board of Education of Howard County met in closed session on January 3, 2018, to discuss school site selection.

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.