HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Students and Staff Recognized in May 2018 By Interim Superintendent
May 30th, 2018
Superintendent Michael J. Martirano recently recognized the following students and staff achievements.
Mt. Hebron Economics Teams Excel in 2018 National Finals
May 30th, 2018
Mt. Hebron High School Economics Challenge student teams finished second and third at the National Economics Challenge, the nation’s only high school competition in academic economics.
HCPSS Announces New Plan for Enhancing Student Mental Health Supports
May 29th, 2018
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has launched a new effort to enhance mental health services and supports for students in crisis, in collaboration with community and government agencies.
Howard County Lego Team Recognized at 2018 FIRST World Championship
May 25th, 2018
Six Folly Quarter Middle School seventh-graders won a Judges Award at the FIRST World Championships, recently held in Detroit.
HCPSS Named a Best Place to Work by Forbes
May 24th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System was named one of America’s Best Employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. HCPSS ranked No. 29 out of 500 on the national list and rated fifth within the education industry. HCPSS was the highest among the seven school systems recognized.
HCPSS Responds to Glenelg High School Hate Graffiti
May 24th, 2018
Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano today issued the following statement on Glenelg High School vandalism.
HCPSS Announces Two-Year Agreements with Employee Bargaining Units
May 23rd, 2018
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has reached tentative agreements with the Howard County Administrators Association (HCAA) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for two-year employment contracts.
Building Positive Schools and Healthy Relationships
May 23rd, 2018
HCPSS is committed to providing a nurturing school culture, so every student can feel supported and thrive. Restorative justice as a philosophy is guiding these efforts, as it emphasizes building healthy relationships between students and school staff, as well as among adults within the community.
Talbott Springs Elementary School on Track for Replacement of Current Building
May 21st, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education voted during its May 17, 2018 meeting to move forward with re-evaluating and redesigning a replacement of the Talbott Springs Elementary School (TSES). The new school is scheduled for occupancy in August 2022.
Changes to 2018–2019 Academic Calendar Announced
May 18th, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education approved changes to the 2018–2019 academic year calendar. The revised calendar provides greater predictability by including an additional inclement weather closing day and preserving a full Spring Break week, and benefits students, parents and staff who wish to plan schedules in advance.