HCPSSNews Stories
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.
HCPSS/Howard County Library System Launch A+ Student Card Program
August 25th, 2017
HCPSS students now have a new way to access Howard County Library eContent in the classroom, at home, or anywhere they need to do homework or research. The Howard County Library System (HCLS) and the Howard County Public School System have launched the A+ Student Card to deliver the library system’s extensive catalog of electronic resources directly to students.
Howard County PARCC Scores Continue to Exceed State Norms
August 23rd, 2017
Results of the third annual PARCC assessments show Howard County public school students continuing to perform at levels that significantly outpace their peers across the state, as reflected in the 2017 scores released today by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Centennial High School Varsity Football Team to Disband; Focus on Rebuilding
August 18th, 2017
Centennial High School leadership has recommended that the Howard County Public School System disband the Centennial High School varsity football team for the 2017–2018 season.
Statement of the Howard County Board of Education on the Events in Charlottesville, Virginia
August 18th, 2017
Statement of the Howard County Board of Education on the Events in Charlottesville, Virginia
Board Begins Process to Select a Permanent Superintendent
August 18th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education voted at its regularly scheduled meeting on August 17, 2017, to move forward with the process to select a permanent superintendent for the Howard County Public School System.
Discrimination, Bullying Policies Updated
August 18th, 2017
HCPSS recently updated implementation procedures for Policy 1010: Discrimination and Policy 1060: Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, or Intimidation. The latest versions are now online. Policy 1010 is currently under review. The Board is scheduled to take action on the revised policy on February 8, 2018.