HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Howard County High School Student Recognized as Presidential Scholar
May 9th, 2017
Centennial High School senior Tingyu Li has been honored as a U.S. Presidential Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education.
HCPSS Letter on Special Education Report
May 5th, 2017
Acting Superintendent Martirano issued an open letter regarding reports by the District Management Council.
HCPSS Congratulates Eight National Board Certified Teachers
May 5th, 2017
National Board Certification is the highest-level credential in the educational profession. Teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, self-assessment, peer review and expert evaluation.
Northfield Elementary School Launches Intergenerational Partnership
May 3rd, 2017
Northfield Elementary School (NES) is partnering with the Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant to promote intergenerational learning between students and Miller’s Grant residents.
Ronald Bowman, Instrumental Music Teacher, Gorman Crossing Elementary School
May 3rd, 2017
Bowman’s unwavering passion for music instruction has spread to the entire school community, where almost every student is involved in a music class – an almost unheard of participation rate.
Acting Superintendent Martirano Begins by Visiting Howard County Public Schools on his First Day
May 3rd, 2017
Dr. Michael J. Martirano started as Acting Superintendent for the Howard County Public School System today and will visit three schools on his first day with the school system.