HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Thanks Community Partners for Their Contributions at 2018 Celebration
October 8th, 2018
Over 400 attendees, including community partners, Superintendent Michael J. Martirano, members of the Board of Education, and school and system representatives joined together for the 32nd annual Howard County Public School System Educational Partnerships Celebration at the Sheraton Columbia on September 28.
Clemens Crossing Named 2018-2020 National PTA School of Excellence
October 4th, 2018
The National PTA has recognized Clemens Crossing Elementary School as a 2018-2020 School of Excellence. Clemens Crossing and its PTA have been committed to building an inclusive and welcoming school community where all families contribute to enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.
HCPSS Students Explore Social Sciences at Second Annual Symposium
October 3rd, 2018
Howard Community College (HCC) welcomed more than 100 Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school students to its Columbia campus on September 28 for the second annual Social Science Symposium.
Waterloo Elementary School Named 2018 National Blue Ribbon School
October 1st, 2018
Waterloo Elementary School was today named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The school is one of only five Maryland elementary schools to receive the nation’s Blue Ribbon award this year.
MSDE School Climate Survey To Be Administered Fall 2018
October 1st, 2018
Recent state law requires that all Maryland public schools conduct an annual student survey about school climate. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of the learning environment at each school, and to support schools and the district in promoting a climate that fosters student learning and well-being.
HCPSS to Report $37 Million Health Fund Deficit in Audited FY2018 Statement
September 26th, 2018
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will report a negative balance of $37 million in its employee Health Fund as of the end of 2017-2018 fiscal year (FY18).
HCPSS, Bright Minds and HC Early Childhood Advisory Council Introduce Read With Me: Howard County Pilot Program
September 26th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), the Bright Minds Foundation and the Howard County Early Childhood Advisory Council (HCECAC) introduce Read With Me • Howard County – an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a pilot program that will provide a book per month to families of young children at three schools and their surrounding communities.
Long Reach’s Mimi Britt Becomes First Female to Score a Touchdown
September 25th, 2018
Britt, who didn’t begin playing tackle football until her freshman year at Long Reach, became the first female in Howard County history to score a varsity touchdown on Friday night in the game against Centennial High School.
Bright Minds Foundation Grants Support Innovative Classroom Projects
September 25th, 2018
HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano and Board of Education members recognized 11 Howard County public school teachers and staff for receiving funding for innovative instructional projects to enhance students’ learning experiences.
Best Buddies Become Coaching Buddies
September 25th, 2018
New Centennial High School Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Coach Leondro Conti has an old buddy on his coaching staff. In fact, Coach Conti first met his new assistant coach, Glenn Donovan, many years ago when they were both students at Pointers Run Elementary School. Years later, their friendship blossomed at Atholton High School as part of the Best Buddies program.