HCPSSNews Stories
Staff Focus: Jeff Fink, Principal, Oakland Mills High School
November 1st, 2022
Here, Jeff Fink shares the story of his journey to becoming principal of Oakland Mills High School.
Message from the Superintendent: Important Health & Safety Message
November 1st, 2022
In a continuing effort to keep our schools, offices and classrooms as healthy as possible, HCPSSs remind everyone that all HCPSS students and staff must stay home if they are experiencing symptom(s) associated with any communicable disease, including the seasonal flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
GHS Student Helps Peer Succeed on the Soccer Field
October 25th, 2022
Ryan Kobylski playing in an allied soccer game. At the start of the school year, Glenelg High School (GHS) students Amitav Kohli and Ryan Kobylski didn’t know each other. They traveled in different social circles, took different classes, and had little occasion to interact. Things changed in September, when AJ Rosenthal, an adapted Physical Education […]
HCPSS Alum Thrives By Supporting School Community
October 18th, 2022
Catherine Gilbert began her HCPSS journey at the Regional Early Childhood Center program at Waverly Elementary School and completed her high school certificate at Centennial High School last spring. Now, she volunteers in the lunch room in both schools, helping students and staff, and building her work skills, confidence and independence.
Message from the Superintendent: Recent School Threats, Oct. 17, 2022
October 17th, 2022
The following statement was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano to school system students, families and staff on Oct. 17, 2022, regarding recent school threats.
Oct. 14, 2022: Redistricting Process Update & Next Public Hearing
October 14th, 2022
On Oct. 13, the Howard County Board of Education held a work session related to the redistricting process to open New High School #13.
Winter Athletics Registration Opens Oct. 15, 2022
October 12th, 2022
Online registration for winter athletics will open on Saturday, October 15 via HCPSS Connect.
BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night, Oct. 27
October 12th, 2022
The Howard County Public School System’s Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) invites all students in grades 8-12 and their families to attend the upcoming BSAP College and Career Opportunities Night. Students will learn about HCPSS pathways, network with working professionals, and explore post-secondary opportunities. The evening will highlight nearby colleges and universities, as well as local businesses within the Howard County area.
HCPSS/TCOE Community Academy: Navigating HCPSS, Oct. 15
October 12th, 2022
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and The Council of Elders have partnered to offer “Navigating the Howard County Public School System,” a virtual session focused on how to effectively maintain communication with your child’s school. HCPSS staff will provide a parent demonstration on how to monitor student performance utilizing school system online resources. The session also will provide strategies to help ensure successful parent-teacher conferences.
HCPSS & The Council of Elders Virtual Community Academies, 2022-2023 School Year
October 12th, 2022
The Council of Elders and the Howard County Public School System have partnered to sponsor a 2022-2023 parent/community workshop series.