HCPSSNews Stories
Howard County Board of Education Renews Contract for Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano
February 10th, 2022
At its Feb. 10, 2022, meeting, the Howard County Board of Education voted to renew the contract of Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano through the 2025-2026 school year.
HCPSS & The Council of Elders 2022 Social Studies Academy Workshops
February 8th, 2022
The Council of Elders and the Howard County Public School System have partnered to sponsor the a social studies workshop series, The Essence of Us: Chronicling the Black American Experience.
Behind the Scenes with HCPSS School Counselors
February 7th, 2022
From custodians and nurses to teachers and administrators, HCPSS students have a wide range of school-based staff available to support them and help address their needs. School counselors are a critical part of that support team, helping students navigate everything from peer relationships and academic challenges to the college application process.
Staff Focus: Diane Moe, School Counselor, Jeffers Hill Elementary School
February 7th, 2022
Diane Moe has been a counselor at Jeffers Hill Elementary School since 1999. In that time, she has helped countless students by providing academic, social, and emotional support.
Updated Spectator Limits at Athletics Events and Fine Arts Performances, Feb. 7, 2022
February 7th, 2022
Effective Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, the current limits of spectators at athletics contests and fine arts performances will be lifted. The allowable spectator limits at these events will now be 100% of the capacity for the facility, which are posted at each location.
HCPSS Universal Indoor Masking Remains in Place
February 1st, 2022
On Feb. 1, 2022, the Howard County Executive lifted the countywide mask mandate for indoor private facilities. Please note that this does not impact HCPSS. The universal indoor masking requirement in HCPSS schools, offices and on school buses remains in place.
Community Advisory Council Seeks New Executive Committee Members by Feb. 18, 2022
February 1st, 2022
The Board of Education’s Community Advisory Council (CAC) announces an open call for leadership volunteers to serve on the Executive Committee for the 2022-2023 school year. Nominations are being accepted for Chair, 1st Vice Chair, 2nd Vice Chair, Secretary, and Policy Committee Chair. The CAC serves as liaison between the Board and the community at large, meets monthly during the school year, and reports directly to the Board. The Executive Committee receives from the community concerns, information, and inquiries about matters within the province of the Board and researches issues as appropriate.
HCPSS Student All-County Improv: An Evening of Comedy, Feb. 8, 2022
February 1st, 2022
The public is invited to attend a night of improv comedy featuring HCPSS high school students. There is a $5 suggested donation.
Career Academy Info Session, March 2, 2022
January 31st, 2022
Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend virtual information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Wednesday, March 2. The evening will include two 20-minute information sessions, beginning at 7 and 7:30 p.m.
G/T Advisory Seeks Nominations for Educator Recognition by March 4, 2022
January 31st, 2022
The annual HCPSS Educator Recognition Program sponsored by the Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee (GTAC) celebrates educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment to the needs of advanced-level learners and/or the Howard County G/T Education Program. Now through March 4, families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched the educational experience of advanced-level learners. ALL educators for whom submissions are received will be recognized.