Press Releases

Board of Education Seeks Community Input on Superintendent Search; Due December 6, 2017

The Howard County Board of Education is seeking public input as it moves forward with the process of selecting a permanent superintendent, who will be appointed to a four-year term to commence on July 1, 2018.

Bright Minds Foundation Grant Awards Support Innovative Classroom Projects

Howard County Public School System Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano and Board of Education members recognized 14 Howard County public school teachers and staff for receiving funding for innovative instructional projects to enhance students’ learning experiences. The grants were awarded by the Bright Minds Foundation.

Board of Education Policy Committee to Meet, November 13

The Policy Committee of the Board of Education will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2017, in Boardroom A at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

Board of Education Adds Attendance Area Adjustment Public Work Session, November 8

The Howard County Board of Education will hold an additional Public Work Session on Attendance Area Adjustments at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. The session will take place in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

Board of Education to Meet with Student Leaders and Hold Regular Meeting, November 16, 2017

The Howard County Board of Education will hold its fall meeting with student leaders at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, prior to its regularly scheduled meeting, beginning at 4 p.m. with an evening session at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Education to Hold Sixth Public Work Session on Attendance Area Adjustments, November 14

The Howard County Board of Education will hold the fifth planned Public Work Session on Attendance Area Adjustments at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

HCPSS and Bright Minds Announce $150,000 Donation Supporting Virtual and Augmented Reality Instruction

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school students will now benefit from the latest in virtual reality and augmented reality instruction thanks to a $150,000 donation from Oculus VR co-founder and Atholton High School alumnus Brendan Iribe.