HCPSSNews Stories
Important Transportation Reminders & Updates, Aug. 22, 2023
August 22nd, 2023
As we approach the start of the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, August 28, the Howard County Public School System is sharing reminders for families on several transportation-related items.
HCPSS, Bright Minds Foundation and Prepare for Success Join WBAL’s Stuff the Bus Event
August 21st, 2023
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), Bright Minds Foundation and Prepare for Success joined WBAL for their annual Stuff the Bus event on August 17, 2023, which collects school supply donations for Howard County students. The event was held at Walmart in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Superintendent Receives Two Awards
August 17th, 2023
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent, Michael J. Martirano, Ed. D was recently honored with two special awards. The first award is the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award given by the University of Maryland’s College of Education Alumni. The second was the Tom Cookerly Exceptional School Superintendent Leadership Award, given to Dr. Martirano by the the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF).
HCPSS Welcomes New Educators to Howard County
August 17th, 2023
This week, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) hosted its annual New Educator Orientation from Monday, Aug. 14 to Wednesday, Aug. 16, welcoming new educators into its schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The new educators in attendance included those who are recent college graduates, transferring from another school district or making a career change.
Getting Ready for 2023-2024: New and Important Information
August 16th, 2023
Throughout the month of August, we have been sharing a series of Getting Ready for 2023-2024 emails on various topics, including back-to-school basics, new and important items, and more.
New Guilford Park High School Opens
August 15th, 2023
Hundreds of Howard County students, families, staff, community members and special guests attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, to celebrate the opening of Howard County’s newest high school, Guilford Park High School (GPHS), located at 8500 Ridgely’s Run Road, Jessup, Md.
Important Transportation Reminders & Updates, Aug. 14, 2023
August 14th, 2023
As we approach the start of the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, August 28, the Howard County Public School System is providing updates for families on several transportation-related items.
Getting Ready for 2023-2024: Communications & Technology
August 9th, 2023
Throughout the next few weeks, we will share a series of Getting Ready for 2023-2024 emails on various topics, including back-to-school basics, new and important items, and more. Please see below for details on school and districtwide communications. Previous back to school messages can be found online. Additional information related to the 2023-2024 school year […]
Forty-Seven HCPSS Students Commit to Apprenticeships During Apprenticeship Maryland Signing Day
August 9th, 2023
On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 47 Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seniors took part in the Apprenticeship Maryland Signing Day, committing to participate in the Apprenticeship Maryland Program over the next year.
Getting Ready for 2023-2024: Back to School Basics & Required Forms
August 2nd, 2023
Español | 中文 | 한국어 Many of our staff have spent the summer preparing to welcome our students, families and staff back for another exciting year. While we still have more summer to enjoy until the first day of school, we wanted to take the opportunity to say hello to our new families and welcome […]