HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Superintendent Transportation Update, Sept. 8, 2023
September 8th, 2023
The following is adapted from a message sent by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to HCPSS staff, students and families on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023
Zum Transportation Mobile App Launched
September 8th, 2023
The following information was shared with families whose children attend a school with bus transportation provided by Zum Services
HCPSS Athletics will Resume on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
September 7th, 2023
All indoor and outdoor athletics practices and games will resume as scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 7. Coaches will follow our system’s heat protocols which include modified practices with water breaks every 15-20 minutes. Games will include mandatory official time outs midway through quarters to provide opportunities for water and a water stop will be established […]
HCPSS Athletics and Transportation Updates, Sept. 5, 2023
September 5th, 2023
The following is a message sent by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to HCPSS staff, students and families on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023