HCPSSNews Stories
Solar Eclipse on August 21
August 17th, 2017
A solar eclipse will move through our region on Monday, August 21, 2017, between 1:15-4:00 p.m., with primary coverage occurring at approximately 2:45 p.m. After consulting with the HCPSS Risk Management Office, HCPSS will not restrict outdoor activities on that day. However, parents and staff are advised to review NASA’s guidelines about safe viewing practices, and share the information with students. Coaches will adjust practice schedules as appropriate.
Message from the Interim Superintendent on the Unrest in Charlottesville, Va.
August 16th, 2017
Interim Superintendent, Dr Michael Maritrano provides an update on our efforts since the deeply troubling unrest that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend.
Additional HCPSS Attendance Area Committee meeting scheduled for August 22 & Survey Extended
August 12th, 2017
To consider additional public feedback on school redistricting plans, an Attendance Area Committee meeting is scheduled for August 22 and the AAC public survey is extended to August 20.
2016–2017 PARCC Assessment Results
August 1st, 2017
PARCC results from the 2016–2017 school year have been uploaded online and are viewable now.
Closing Ceremony Celebrates Korean Cultural Exchange Program
July 31st, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano and Board of Education Chairman Cynthia Vaillancourt joined representatives from South Korea’s Iksan school district to celebrate the tenth annual Korean summer cultural exchange program during a closing ceremony this morning at Patapsco Middle School.
Update from the Interim Superintendent Regarding Baseline Concussion Testing
July 29th, 2017
Update from the Interim Superintendent Regarding Baseline Concussion Testing
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Policy Development/Revision Committees, Deadline Aug. 11
July 24th, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites citizens to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of policy development/revision committees.
Launch Into Learning Initiative Supports Early Childhood Development
July 24th, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano joined Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman and County Councilmember Mary Kay Sigaty to announce the Launch Into Learning initiative at a meeting of the Howard County Early Childhood Advisory Council on Friday, July 21.
HCPSS and Prepare for Success Host School Supply Drive, Through Aug. 18
July 19th, 2017
HCPSS has partnered with Prepare for Success to provide school supplies to HCPSS students in need.
Interim Superintendent Announces New Leadership Appointments
July 18th, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Interim Superintendent Michael J. Martirano has announced new additions to his leadership team. The appointments were presented to the Howard County Board of Education during its July 18 meeting, and go into effect on August 3, 2017.