HCPSSNews Stories
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.
HCPSS Academy of Health Professions Students Gain Real-World Insights from Healthcare Expert
October 18th, 2023
As part of the HCPSS Academy of Health Professions (AHP) in-class experience, students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field are given the opportunity to hear directly from professionals in the medical community. HCPSS has collaborated with the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) to bring in guest speakers and provide other learning opportunities for AHP students.
HCPSS Transportation Update, Oct. 18, 2023
October 18th, 2023
Since HCPSS implemented adjustments to school start times last month, significant improvements have been realized related to student transportation services. Here are updates on several areas related to student transportation.
Meet HCPSS’ New 2023-2024 Principals
October 5th, 2023
HCPSS welcomed twelve new principals at the start of the school year. Each one brings a different set of experiences to the job, but they all share a passion for serving their students, staff, and communities. Learn more about each of them below and hear what they are excited about as we head into the 2023-24 school year.