HCPSSNews Stories
Update to Masking Guidance While Eating, Jan. 6, 2022
January 6th, 2022
HCPSS has received questions regarding the updated masking guidance in schools and reached out to the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). MDH confirmed to HCPSS that eating is exempted from the strict masking policy for early return from isolation or quarantine, because it is necessary for students and staff to unmask while doing so.
Staff Focus: Joshua Simmons, Custodian Day Supervisor, Mount View Middle School
January 6th, 2022
Joshua Simmons is the custodian day supervisor at Mount View Middle School. Every day, he and his four-person custodial team perform a wide variety of tasks to ensure that students and staff have a clean space in which to learn and work.
Clemens Crossing ES Students Celebrate Hour of Code
January 5th, 2022
Clemens Crossing Elementary School students recently participated in the Hour of Code, an annual event during which students around the world spend one hour engaging in coding activities that help broaden their understanding of computer science.
The Ins and Outs of Middle School, Jan. 13, 2022
January 4th, 2022
The HCPSS Department of Special Education invites parents of students with disabilities to learn more about coming in and going out of middle school. This virtual event will be held Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Nominations for Friends of Education Award Accepted Through Feb. 7, 2022
January 4th, 2022
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Friends of Education Award. Any Howard County resident or non-profit group, organization, association, or business located in or serving Howard County may be nominated for the award. Previous award recipients are not eligible. The nomination deadline is Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.
Updated COVID Mitigation Efforts in HCPSS Schools, Jan. 4, 2022
January 4th, 2022
This message includes a comprehensive update that includes information related to: Quarantining and contact tracing, Masking in schools, Testing availability, Health mitigation efforts in cafeterias, and Virtual instruction
Returning to School Following 2021-2022 Winter Break
December 31st, 2021
There is no change to our scheduled reopening on Monday, January 3.
Message from the Superintendent: Prioritizing In-Person Learning
December 22nd, 2021
The following statement was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano on Dec. 22, 2021
HCPSS Teams Up with FB4K to Provide Free Bikes to Students in Need
December 20th, 2021
HCPSS has partnered with Free Bikes 4 Kids to provide free bikes to children in need. At its most recent distribution event, FB4K gave away nearly 1,100 bikes.
Dec. 17, 2021, Update: Decisions Related to School System Activities
December 17th, 2021
The following statement was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on Dec. 17, 2021