HCPSSNews Stories
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 4, 2024
February 22nd, 2024
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins March 4, 2024. Parents/guardians of children who will be five on or before September 1, 2024, must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year.
Change to Instagram Access on HCPSS Instructional Network on Feb. 26, 2024
February 20th, 2024
Effective Monday, February 26, 2024 Instagram will be blocked on the instructional network for elementary and middle schools, and during the instructional day (7:50 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.) at the high school level.
Howard County Youth Orchestra Will Perform with Tank and the Bangas at Merriweather Post Pavilion
February 9th, 2024
The Howard County Youth Orchestra (HCYO) will take the stage with Grammy-nominated musical group Tank and the Bangas (TATB) at Merriweather Post Pavilion on April 21, 2024, at 7 p.m. TATB is a funk, soul and hip-hop musical group out of New Orleans known for their transcendent melodies and captivating performances. This a wonderful opportunity […]
HCPSS Acting Superintendent Stresses Dignity, Compassion and Respect During FY 2025 Operating Budget Preview
January 12th, 2024
Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent William Barnes presented a preview of his proposed operating budget for the HCPSS fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY 2025) to the Board of Education on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.
Howard County Board of Education Names Acting Superintendent
December 14th, 2023
The Howard County Board of Education announced that Howard County Public School System Chief Academic Officer Bill Barnes will serve as the HCPSS Acting Superintendent beginning Thursday, Jan. 10, 2024, coinciding with the retirement of current Superintendent, Dr. Michael Martirano.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committee by Jan. 3, 2024
December 13th, 2023
HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the following SY23-24 Policy Advisory Committee: Policy 5200 Student Transportation.
Reminder! HCPSS Emergency Notification Procedures
December 5th, 2023
In emergency situations (including inclement weather), information will be shared with the community through the HCPSS website, email and text, Twitter and the HCPSS weather hotline.
HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano Announces Retirement
November 17th, 2023
The following message was sent on Nov. 17, 2023 by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to staff and families.
HCPSS Class of 2024 Graduation Window, May 20-31, 2024
November 15th, 2023
Howard County Public School System has confirmed the window for the 2024 high school graduations as Monday, May 20-Friday, May 31, 2024. No graduations will be scheduled for weekend dates or on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.
Nominations for HCPSS Principal and Teacher of the Year Due Jan. 3, 2024
October 23rd, 2023
Nominations are now open for the annual Howard County Public School System Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards. All nominations are due no later than midnight on January 3, 2024.