HCPSSNews Stories
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.
HCPSS Receives A+ on 2017 School Food Environment Grades Report
May 17th, 2018
The Howard County Public School System received an “A+” and was one of only two Maryland school systems to earn an “A” on the 2017 School Food Environment Grades report from Healthy School Food Maryland.
Howard County Students Advance to 2018 National History Day Competition
May 16th, 2018
Fourteen Howard County Public School System students advanced to the National History Day Competition after winning first or second place at the recent Statewide Maryland History Day Competition.
Atholton High School Celebrates 20-Year Partnership with Sunrise Senior Living of Columbia
May 15th, 2018
Atholton High School and Sunrise Senior Living of Columbia celebrated 20 years of collaboration in providing workplace opportunities for students of all abilities and building a strong intergenerational community.
Board of Education Adoption of FY19 Operating and Capital Budgets and FY20–24 Capital Improvement Program, May 31, 2018
May 14th, 2018
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a meeting on the adoption of the FY 2019 Operating and Capital Budgets and FY 2020–24 Capital Improvement Program on Thursday, May 31, at 6 p.m.