HCPSSNews Stories
Behind the Scenes with HCPSS’ All-County Improv Troupe
February 11th, 2022
All-County Improv is open to all Howard County high school students who have been recommended by their Theatre teachers. Auditions for the group are typically held in May, and rehearsals are held weekly for the first half of the year and twice per month in the second semester. Most years, ACI hosts a Winter Show and one to two smaller shows in the spring.
Updates: 2022-2024 Academic Calendars Approved, Masking Updates, School Start Times & Superintendent’s Contract
February 11th, 2022
The following items were announced during the Feb. 10, 2022, meeting of the Howard County Board of Education: 2022-2024 Academic Calendars Approved, Masking Updates, School Start Times, and Superintendent’s Contract
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.