Press Releases

Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, May 18

The Howard County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 18, at 4 p.m., with an evening session beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Acting Superintendent Martirano Begins by Visiting Howard County Public Schools on his First Day

Dr. Michael J. Martirano started as Acting Superintendent for the Howard County Public School System today and will visit three schools on his first day with the school system.

Statement of Dr. Renee Foose and Howard County Board of Education

Howard County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Renee A. Foose and the Board of Education of Howard County jointly announced today Dr. Foose’s retirement from the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), effective today. The Board announced Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D. will be Acting Superintendent of Schools.

Race Pace Bicycles Partnership Promotes Safe Cycling

Race Pace Bicycles is partnering with Northfield Elementary School to promote bicycle safety and healthy lifestyles.

Board of Education to Meeting in Closed Session, May 2

The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, May 1 (location change)

The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2017, at the George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive in Ellicott City.

Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, May 1

The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.

Howard County Public Schools Are Narrowing Achievement Gaps

More Howard County public school students are entering college immediately after graduation, and achievement gaps in the areas of college enrollment and completion rates are narrowing between groups of students, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.

Five HCPSS Schools Ranked on U.S. News Best High Schools List

Five Howard County high schools have been ranked among the best in Maryland and the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Marriotts Ridge and River Hill high schools are ranked among the top 10 in the state.

Howard County Multiservice Center Partnership Connects Students and Families with Support Services

The Howard County MultiService Center, under the Department of Community Resources and Services, and the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) are partnering to help families obtain the resources they need to become self-sufficient.