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Transportation & Start Times Update, Sept. 18, 2023
September 18th, 2023
Please see below for information related to transportation and the shift in start times, which becomes effective Wednesday, Sept. 20. Supporting the On-Time Arrival of Buses HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano today presented the Plan to Support On-Time Arrival of Buses during a Board of Education work session. A memo from Dr. Martirano to the […]
Multilingual Parent Leadership Program Application Deadline Sept. 28, 2023
September 18th, 2023
HCPSS’ Multilingual Parent Leadership Program will begin on Thursday, Oct. 5 The six-week program is designed to help multilingual parents navigate the school system and develop the confidence to serve as advocates for their children. The program also provides training for multilingual parents to assume leadership roles in schools and the community.
New HCPSS Bus Pickup Times Beginning Wednesday, September 20, 2023
September 17th, 2023
To provide families with as much notification as possible for bus pickups/drop-offs associated with the new start times effective Sept. 20, HCPSS has updated its online bus locator
HCPSS Student Transportation Continuous Improvements & Start Times Resources, Sept. 16, 2023
September 17th, 2023
The following was shared with HCPSS staff, families and community on Sept. 16, 2023, as part of a series of regular updates on transportation-related issues.
HCPSS Pickup and Drop-Off Time Clarification & Online Information, Sept. 15, 2023
September 15th, 2023
As we prepare for the school start times adjustment beginning Wednesday, Sept. 20, this message contains a bit more information and a few points of clarification.
Career Academy Info Sessions, Nov. 8 and Dec. 12, 2023
September 14th, 2023
Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Wednesday, November 8 or Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions and a visit to a third academy beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Restored Bus Routes and Other Transportation Updates, Sept. 14, 2023
September 14th, 2023
Español | 中文 | 한국어 The following is adapted from a message sent by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to HCPSS families on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023: Yesterday, I shared a message with you detailing the shift in start times beginning Wednesday, Sept. 20 to address the significant bus delays that have impacted our school […]
New School Start Times, Effective Sept. 20, 2023
September 13th, 2023
Español | 中文 | 한국어 The following is adapted from a message sent by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to HCPSS families on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023: I am writing to share school start time changes that will take effect on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to better support the on-time arrival of school buses. It has […]
BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night, Oct. 12, 2023
September 11th, 2023
Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS’) Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) invites students in grade 8-12 and their families to participate in the BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night, being held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 12 at Long Reach High School (6101 Old Dobbin Road, Columbia, MD 21045).
Superintendent Transportation Update: Additional Routes Restored, Sept. 9, 2023
September 10th, 2023
The following is adapted from a message sent by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to HCPSS staff, students and families on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.