HCPSSNews Stories
Longfellow Elementary School Author Meet and Greet Supports Initiative to Promote Educational Equity
November 11th, 2021
Longfellow Elementary School recently hosted an author meet and greet as part of a larger initiative to create a climate and school culture that meets the needs of all of our students, and is specifically designed to raise up and positively impact Black boys.
Nominations for HCPSS Principal and Teacher of the Year Due Jan. 7, 2022
November 9th, 2021
Nominations are now open for the annual Howard County Public School System Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards. All nominations are due no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.
Howard Community College Shadow Day, Dec. 1, 2021
November 9th, 2021
Diploma-seeking high school seniors with IEPs or 504 plans are invited to attend an in-person visit to Howard Community College (HCC) on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Interested students should register online or contact the transition teacher at their school by Nov. 17.
School Psychologists: Supporting Student Success through Consultation, Counseling, and Assessment
November 9th, 2021
HCPSS school psychologists play a critical role in supporting student success. They do so in a variety of ways , including consulting with staff about learning and behavior problems and helping to identify and implement strategies to address them; providing counseling services to help students address a particular issue and/or develop a particular skill; and administering formal examinations to determine a student’s skill level or aptitude in a given area.
Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, Nov. 8, 2021
November 8th, 2021
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Meeting today, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually.
Message from the Superintendent, Nov. 2, 2021: Civility Reminder
November 3rd, 2021
The following statement was issued to Howard County Public School System staff, students, families and community by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano during the Board of Education meeting Nov. 2, 2021.
Advanced Placement (AP) Updates for 2021-2022
October 26th, 2021
The Advanced Placement (AP) program will offer in-person AP exams between May 2-13, 2022. The College Board does not intend to offer virtual exams this year. To take an AP exam, students must register for a College Board account and join their specific class in AP Classroom. Exam decisions must be made by Nov. 15.
HCPSS Hiring Fair, November 4, 2021
October 21st, 2021
HCPSS is hosting a hiring fair to address current staff shortages in multiple areas. The event is open to individuals who are interested in the following areas of employment: Bus driver, Food and Nutrition Services, Lunch and Recess Monitor, Paraeducator, and Student Assistant No registration is needed to attend the event.
March to the Future Virtual Post-High School Planning Series, 2021-2022
October 20th, 2021
The HCPSS Department of of Program Innovation and Student Well-Being’s School Counseling office is offering a series of virtual information sessions and workshops geared toward high school students, as they begin to plan for life after graduation.
ABLE Accounts: A Financial Planning Tool for People with Disabilities and their Families, Nov. 17, 2021
October 19th, 2021
Families of individuals with disabilities are invited to participate in an online workshop about the benefits of ABLE accounts and how they can be used to promote personal choice, independence and financial stability. Kelly Nelson from Maryland ABLE will share an overview of how ABLE accounts can help people with disabilities and their families to save and invest for the future without jeopardizing federal, state, and local benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.