HCPSSNews Stories
Networking Fair Facilitates Collaboration, Communication Between HCPSS and Local County Agencies
September 5th, 2023
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) hosted a Networking Fair on August 21 for its school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, pupil personnel workers and other staff in HCPSS’ Office of Program Innovation and Student Well-being to engage with service providers and community agencies that support student well-being in Howard County.
HCPSS Seeks Members for LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee by September 29, 2023
September 5th, 2023
HCPSS is currently seeking members to participate on its LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee. Interested participants are asked to complete an online interest form by September 29, 2023.
HCPSS Hazardous Weather Outlook Information – Outdoor Games and Practices Canceled Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023
September 4th, 2023
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook as temperatures are expected to be in the mid to upper 90s. There are several considerations and pieces of information families should know when temperatures become elevated.
Superintendent Transportation Update – Restoring Suspended Routes and Communicating Late Buses, Sept. 4, 2023
September 4th, 2023
The following is adapted from a message sent by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to HCPSS staff, students and families on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023.
New ARTsite Sculpture on Display at Howard County Department of Education
September 1st, 2023
The Howard County Department of Education building has been selected as the site of “The Evening Blooms,” a 150-pound sculpture by artist Cathrin Hoskinson. It will be on display outside the Department of Education through July 2024.
Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy Fall 2023 Program
August 30th, 2023
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA) will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3 through 12 based on course availability.
HCPSS Seeks Members for School Health Council
August 29th, 2023
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking community members to join the Howard County School Health Council. The first Council meeting for the 2023-2024 School Year will be September 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bus Cancellations Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2023
August 29th, 2023
HCPSS transportation staff has been working with contractors and school system staff to address the transportation delays experienced today. One of the HCPSS bus contractors, Zum Transportation, has informed us that they will not be able to cover 20 routes due to driver callouts for the remainder of this week. While the contractor currently has […]
HCPSS State Assessment Scores Show Improvement in Math and Reading
August 24th, 2023
Howard County Public School Students’ performance in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics achievement continues to improve, as reflected in 2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) scores released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
From the Superintendent: Helping Our Children Navigate the Start of a New School Year
August 23rd, 2023
This is an exciting time, and as we prepare to begin the new school year, I wanted to connect with parents, guardians, caregivers and family members about the partnerships we need to better help our children transition back to school.