HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS and Bright Minds Announce $150,000 Donation Supporting Virtual and Augmented Reality Instruction
October 30th, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school students will now benefit from the latest in virtual reality and augmented reality instruction thanks to a $150,000 donation from Oculus VR co-founder and Atholton High School alumnus Brendan Iribe.
Judi Schneider, Cafeteria Manager, Hollifield Station Elementary School
October 26th, 2017
Cafeteria Manager Judi Schneider is called the “lunch teacher” at her school, Hollifield Station. She works to make sure the students are healthy and strong, so they can succeed in school and life.
HCPSS Interim Superintendent Joins Students and Community to Eliminate Bullying
October 19th, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano led a bullying prevention event today to rid schools and communities of destructive bullying behavior. The event took place at Atholton High School in Columbia.
Interim Superintendent Meets with State Board of Public Works
October 18th, 2017
Howard County Public School System Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano and members of the Board of Education presented the school system’s capital budget request to the Maryland Board of Public Works in Annapolis.
Nicole Meshbesher, School Psychologist, Patapsco Middle School and Thunder Hill Elementary School
October 18th, 2017
School psychologist Dr. Nicole Meshbesher can list a multitude of reasons why she loves her job: the variety, the collaborative problem solving, and the opportunities to make a schoolwide impact and learn from her colleagues and students.
HCPSS Superintendent to Host Bullying Prevention Event, October 19
October 13th, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano will host a bullying prevention event on Thursday, October 19, at 10 a.m. in the media center at Atholton High School.
Kevin Gilbert, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
October 11th, 2017
Gilbert is at the center of supporting Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano’s equity-focused vision by serving on the superintendent’s cabinet, and overseeing the implementation and coordination of systemwide initiatives on diversity, equity and inclusion.
HCPSS Students Explore Social Sciences at Symposium
October 11th, 2017
Over 100 Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students from six high schools visited Howard Community College (HCC) recently to attend the inaugural Social Science Symposium.
Board of Education to Hold First Public Hearing on Attendance Area Adjustment, October 26
October 10th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education will hold the first of two planned Public Hearings on Attendance Area Adjustment at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017. The session will take place in the auditorium at River Hill High School, 12101 Clarksville Pike in Clarksville.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, October 9
October 6th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session at 5 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2017, in the Board Planning Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.