HCPSSNews Stories
A Message From the Superintendent: A Letter to HCPSS Students, Staff and Families on Incident at Howard HS
December 3rd, 2021
The following statement was issued to Howard County Public School System staff, students, families and community by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on Dec. 3, 2021
HCPSS Class of 2022 Graduation Window, May 19-June 3, 2022
December 1st, 2021
Howard County Public School System has confirmed the window for the 2022 high school graduations as Thursday, May 19 – Friday, June 3, 2022. No ceremonies will be held on weekends or on the May 30 Memorial Day holiday.
HCPSS Hiring Fair, December 14, 2021
December 1st, 2021
HCPSS is hosting an interview fair on Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 3-5 p.m. at the Applications and Research Laboratory for individuals who are interested in employment as teachers, nurses, counselors and speech-language pathologists for the current school year. Attendees must pre-register prior to the fair in order to interview either in-person or virtually. Walk-in participants are welcome between 3-4:30 p.m. and will be provided with information about the school system and steps to apply, but will not have the opportunity to interview on site.
HCPSS Updates Transportation Bus Contracts Agreement
November 23rd, 2021
The Board of Education took further action to make sure the contract amendment covers the payroll cost bus contractors must pay for the bonuses given to bus drivers and attendants. The Board agreed to increase the bonus payment overhead cost rate provided to contractors from 10% to 25%.
Outdoor Lunches in Cold Weather
November 23rd, 2021
Outdoor lunch will continue to be an option for any student who wishes to do so, as the weather allows. Parents/guardians of children who wish to eat outside should encourage their child(ren) to dress appropriately for the temperatures, including wearing a coat, hat and/or gloves each day. Parents or guardians may change their preference of eating location at any time by emailing their administrator.
Board of Education to Meet Virtually, Nov. 23, 2021
November 22nd, 2021
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at 5 p.m.
HCPSS Commits to Incentive Pay for All Bus Drivers, Attendants and Contractors
November 19th, 2021
HCPSS commits to $5,000 incentive pay for all bus drivers and attendants; up to $4,000 incentive pay for newly hired drivers; up to $3,000 for bus contractors to help fill inactive routes
Mt. Hebron HS, Rotary Partnership Transforms MHHS Courtyard into Monarch Habitat
November 18th, 2021
Mt. Hebron High School and the Ellicott City Rotary Club have teamed up to create a pollinator garden in one of the MHHS courtyards. The goal of the garden is to provide a habitat for monarch butterflies, whose population has been in decline.
Primary Talent Development and Instructional Seminars: Gifted and Talented Opportunities for All
November 15th, 2021
Looking for ways to enable your elementary or middle school student to develop new skills and learn about topics they are interested in and excited about?Good news, says Debbie Blum, HCPSS’ Coordinator of the Gifted and Talented (G/T) Education Program: whether your child just started kindergarten or is in the midst of eighth grade, every child has access to G/T programs designed to extend and enrich their educational experience.
HCPSS Strategic Call to Action Survey, Open Through Dec. 1, 2021
November 15th, 2021
The HCPSS Strategic Call to Action serves as the foundation for all decisions, and places students at the heart of all practices. Now in our fifth school year of work guided by the SCTA, HCPSS is looking for your feedback on the SCTA desired outcomes. The HCPSS Strategic Call to Action online survey is available through Wednesday, December 1.