HCPSSPress Releases
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, September 19
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Coalition of Public School Superintendents Call on Governor Hogan and Legislators to Protect Students
The leaders of five large Maryland public school systems today called upon Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, the Maryland legislature, and congressional representatives to continue protecting the rights of DACA beneficiaries in the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement of its intent to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.
Interim Superintendent Presents Capital Budget Proposal
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano unveiled his proposed Capital Budget for fiscal year 2018–2019 (FY 2019), FY 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program and FY 2019-2028 Long-Range Master Plan for the Howard County Public School System. The proposal was presented at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, September 11, 2017
Board of Education to Hold Legislative Meeting, September 20
The Howard County Board of Education is sponsoring a meeting for State Legislators, the Howard County Council and the County Executive to discuss legislative issues. The meeting will be held from 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Invites Howard County Citizens to Attend Regional Attendance Area Open House, September 12-13
Community members are invited to attend an open house on the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Regional Attendance Area process. The walk-in sessions will be held at two regional locations on September 12 and 13, 2017, where participants may learn about the attendance area adjustment process, ask questions, and provide feedback to inform the Superintendent’s recommendation to the Board of Education.
Board Approves Resolution Recognizing Safe School Zones
The Howard County Board of Education approved a resolution to support and protect the rights of all Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students, regardless of immigration or citizenship status. The resolution was unanimously approved during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2017.
Board of Education to Hold Public Hearing on Superintendent Search, September 28
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing on the search process for a permanent superintendent on Thursday, September 28, at 7 p.m., in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Howard County’s Maddy Halbach Selected as Maryland 2017-18 Teacher of the Year Finalist
Academy of Finance teacher Dr. Maddy Halbach this morning was named one of seven finalists for the Maryland State Department of Education 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year. The state winner will be announced at an awards gala on October 27.
Board of Education Legislative Committee Meeting Rescheduled to September 13
The Board of Education’s Legislative Committee meeting, previously scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2017, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 3 p.m. The meeting will take place in Boardroom A at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Maryland.
The Oyster Recovery Partnership Establishes Oyster Gardening Programs at Two HCPSS Middle Schools
The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) is partnering with Dunloggin and Mount View middle schools to educate students about shellfish ecological restoration and its importance to the local environment.