HCPSSNews Stories
Howard County Students Experience Farm Life
September 13th, 2017
Four students from Harper’s Choice Middle School in Columbia experienced farm life firsthand at Hensing’s Hilltop Acres Farm in Dayton on Tuesday, September 12. The visit is an annual highlight of the Farm-City Celebration, a series of fall events that promote understanding and appreciation between urban citizens and agriculture in Howard County.
Coalition of Public School Superintendents Call on Governor Hogan and Legislators to Protect Students
September 12th, 2017
The leaders of five large Maryland public school systems today called upon Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, the Maryland legislature, and congressional representatives to continue protecting the rights of DACA beneficiaries in the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement of its intent to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.
Interim Superintendent Presents Capital Budget Proposal
September 11th, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano unveiled his proposed Capital Budget for fiscal year 2018–2019 (FY 2019), FY 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program and FY 2019-2028 Long-Range Master Plan for the Howard County Public School System. The proposal was presented at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, September 11, 2017
HCPSS Invites Howard County Citizens to Attend Regional Attendance Area Open House, September 12-13
September 8th, 2017
Community members are invited to attend an open house on the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Regional Attendance Area process. The walk-in sessions will be held at two regional locations on September 12 and 13, 2017, where participants may learn about the attendance area adjustment process, ask questions, and provide feedback to inform the Superintendent’s recommendation to the Board of Education.
Board Approves Resolution Recognizing Safe School Zones
September 8th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education approved a resolution to support and protect the rights of all Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students, regardless of immigration or citizenship status. The resolution was unanimously approved during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2017.
Howard County’s Maddy Halbach Selected as Maryland 2017-18 Teacher of the Year Finalist
September 7th, 2017
Academy of Finance teacher Dr. Maddy Halbach this morning was named one of seven finalists for the Maryland State Department of Education 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year. The state winner will be announced at an awards gala on October 27.
The Oyster Recovery Partnership Establishes Oyster Gardening Programs at Two HCPSS Middle Schools
September 6th, 2017
The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) is partnering with Dunloggin and Mount View middle schools to educate students about shellfish ecological restoration and its importance to the local environment.
HCPSS Statement Regarding Termination of Deferred Action for Childhood Action Arrivals (DACA)
September 6th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is committed to providing a safe, engaging and supportive educational climate and to ensuring that the safety and rights of our students are protected.
Interim Superintendent, Board of Education Members and Elected Officials to Visit HCPSS Schools on First Day of School Tour
September 1st, 2017
Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano will be joined by Board of Education (BOE) Chairman Cindy Vaillancourt and Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman for a tour of several schools on Tuesday, September 5, the first day of the 2017–2018 school year for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS)
HCPSS Expands Healthy Meals Program to All Elementary Schools
August 31st, 2017
HCPSS announced the expansion of its Let’s Rethink Lunch program to all elementary schools, and will add dozens of new healthy items for all students.