HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Statement of Dr. Renee Foose and Howard County Board of Education
May 2nd, 2017
Howard County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Renee A. Foose and the Board of Education of Howard County jointly announced today Dr. Foose’s retirement from the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), effective today. The Board announced Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D. will be Acting Superintendent of Schools.
Race Pace Bicycles Partnership Promotes Safe Cycling
May 2nd, 2017
Race Pace Bicycles is partnering with Northfield Elementary School to promote bicycle safety and healthy lifestyles.
Howard County Public Schools Are Narrowing Achievement Gaps
April 27th, 2017
More Howard County public school students are entering college immediately after graduation, and achievement gaps in the areas of college enrollment and completion rates are narrowing between groups of students, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Five HCPSS Schools Ranked on U.S. News Best High Schools List
April 27th, 2017
Five Howard County high schools have been ranked among the best in Maryland and the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Marriotts Ridge and River Hill high schools are ranked among the top 10 in the state.