HCPSSPress Releases
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, July 18
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. There will be no evening session. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education to Meet with County Council, July 17
The Howard County Board of Education will hold its quarterly meeting with the Howard County Council at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017. The meeting will be held at the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City.
New Board of Education Members Sworn in July 7
The Howard County Board of Education swore in two new members at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017, at a ceremony in the Boardroom at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Enhances Transparency with Launch of Online MPIA Tracking System
HCPSS announced the launch of a new online system for Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) requests.
Presentation of 2017 Feasibility Study Begins the Redistricting Planning Process
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Acting Superintendent Michael J. Martirano presented the 2017 Feasibility Study to the Howard County Board of Education during its June 22, 2017 meeting. The Board presentation marks the beginning of a months-long process to plan attendance area adjustments for implementation in the 2018–2019 school year.
Acting Superintendent Announces Central Office Reorganization
Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent Michael J. Martirano announced plans for a reorganized Central Office, structured to drive his vision for a robust instructional program that ensures equity and enables all students to reach their greatest potential. The new model is aligned to several core principles that include school responsiveness, continuous improvement, employee and community engagement, and transparency in every aspect of school system operations.
Howard County Parent Honored with 2017 HCPSS Parent Involvement Matters Award
Forest Ridge Elementary School parent Jennifer Renkevens was named the winner of the 2017 Howard County Public School System Parent Involvement Matters Award (PIMA).
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, June 21
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Howard County Public School System Reorganization
Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano has begun to take the mission critical steps to examine the roles and functions of positions within the organization, and has designed a reorganization that does not adversely impact the school system budget or its commitment to fiscal responsibility.
HCPSS Recognizes Outstanding Students and Educators
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) applauds the following students and educators, who were recently recognized for noteworthy achievements.