HCPSSNews Stories
New ARTsite Sculpture on Display at Howard County Department of Education
September 1st, 2023
The Howard County Department of Education building has been selected as the site of “The Evening Blooms,” a 150-pound sculpture by artist Cathrin Hoskinson. It will be on display outside the Department of Education through July 2024.
Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy Fall 2023 Program
August 30th, 2023
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA) will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3 through 12 based on course availability.
HCPSS Seeks Members for School Health Council
August 29th, 2023
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking community members to join the Howard County School Health Council. The first Council meeting for the 2023-2024 School Year will be September 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bus Cancellations Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2023
August 29th, 2023
HCPSS transportation staff has been working with contractors and school system staff to address the transportation delays experienced today. One of the HCPSS bus contractors, Zum Transportation, has informed us that they will not be able to cover 20 routes due to driver callouts for the remainder of this week. While the contractor currently has […]
HCPSS State Assessment Scores Show Improvement in Math and Reading
August 24th, 2023
Howard County Public School Students’ performance in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics achievement continues to improve, as reflected in 2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) scores released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
From the Superintendent: Helping Our Children Navigate the Start of a New School Year
August 23rd, 2023
This is an exciting time, and as we prepare to begin the new school year, I wanted to connect with parents, guardians, caregivers and family members about the partnerships we need to better help our children transition back to school.
Important Transportation Reminders & Updates, Aug. 22, 2023
August 22nd, 2023
As we approach the start of the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, August 28, the Howard County Public School System is sharing reminders for families on several transportation-related items.
HCPSS, Bright Minds Foundation and Prepare for Success Join WBAL’s Stuff the Bus Event
August 21st, 2023
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), Bright Minds Foundation and Prepare for Success joined WBAL for their annual Stuff the Bus event on August 17, 2023, which collects school supply donations for Howard County students. The event was held at Walmart in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Superintendent Receives Two Awards
August 17th, 2023
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent, Michael J. Martirano, Ed. D was recently honored with two special awards. The first award is the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award given by the University of Maryland’s College of Education Alumni. The second was the Tom Cookerly Exceptional School Superintendent Leadership Award, given to Dr. Martirano by the the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF).
HCPSS Welcomes New Educators to Howard County
August 17th, 2023
This week, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) hosted its annual New Educator Orientation from Monday, Aug. 14 to Wednesday, Aug. 16, welcoming new educators into its schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The new educators in attendance included those who are recent college graduates, transferring from another school district or making a career change.