HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Academic Calendar Planning Committee, Deadline June 2
May 22nd, 2017
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites citizens to take an active role in developing the 2018–2019 Academic Calendar as part of the Academic Calendar Planning Committee.
Howard County Board of Education Names Interim Superintendent
May 18th, 2017
The Howard County Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D. as interim superintendent of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) tonight during its regular monthly meeting.
Students Get a College Head Start Before Graduating High School
May 17th, 2017
The first cohort of students in the Early College Program, a unique partnership program between Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and Howard Community College (HCC), will graduate high school in the coming weeks with up to 40 college credits. The students are part of the HCPSS Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) Early College Program in cybersecurity. The program celebrated the students and their accomplishments today, prior to students participating in their high school commencement ceremonies over the next few weeks.
All Howard County High Schools Ranked Among Most Challenging in State and Nation by Washington Post
May 17th, 2017
All 12 Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high schools are ranked among the most challenging in Maryland and the nation on the Washington Post’s 2017 list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. Two HCPSS high schools are in the top 12 of the Maryland rankings. The list ranks the nation’s 2,323 schools considered the […]
HCPSS Students to Expand Park Species List at 2017 BioBlitz
May 17th, 2017
Howard County middle school students are expanding an ever-increasing park species list for the Belmont Manor and Historic Park in Elkridge, Maryland. The BioBlitz program, offered in partnership with the Howard County Conservancy, links to HCPSS science, technology, engineering and math curriculum programs by using comprehensive GPS and mapping applications.
Pete Merson, Carpenter Supervisor
May 17th, 2017
Merson, a lifetime Howard County resident and alumnus, has worked in HCPSS for 24 years. As carpenter supervisor, he and his team ensure every school’s learning environment is at its best.
HCPSS Teachers and Staff Honored at Special Education 2017 Event
May 15th, 2017
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) teachers and staff were honored by the Howard County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC) at the 19th Annual Teachers and Staff Recognition Evening on May 8 at Burleigh Manor Middle School. “I’m so pleased to see these dedicated special educators recognized for the great work they do for […]
HCPSS, County Executive Kittleman Applaud Restoration of State Construction Funds for School System
May 10th, 2017
Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman and Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent Michael Martirano today applauded the Maryland Board of Public Works for restoring $9.6 million in school construction funding to HCPSS.
Amy Fuller, Kindergarten Teacher, Centennial Lane Elementary School
May 10th, 2017
Fuller has quickly established herself as a leader in teaching kindergarten, and is one of a handful of teachers piloting the Early Childhood Demonstration Teacher Initiative.
Counselor of the Year Call for Nominations, Due June 9
May 9th, 2017
The Howard County Association of Counseling and Development (HCACD) would like to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the counseling profession through its annual Counselor of the Year and Advocate of the Year awards.