HCPSSNews Stories
Board of Education Suspends Midterms for the 2021-2022 School Year
December 17th, 2021
During the December 16, 2021 meeting of the Howard County Board of Education, the Board voted to suspend midterms for the 2021–2022 school year. Additionally, the Board voted to make the final exam worth 10% of the course final grade. Previously, midterms and finals were each worth 5% of final course grades. The Board also eliminated finals from semester-long courses that occur in either semester of the 2021–2022 school year.
TikTok Challenge School Shooting Threats
December 16th, 2021
HCPSS is aware of a new TikTok challenge encouraging students to make school shooting threats to schools. Howard County Police are aware and, at this point, there are no credible threats. However, even hoax threats create fear and cause disruption to the school community. HCPSS does not tolerate threats of any kind and will pursue disciplinary actions and legal consequences, as appropriate.
Decisions Related to School System Activities Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases, Dec. 15, 2021
December 15th, 2021
The following in-person activities are suspended immediately through Jan. 15, 2022 with a reevaluation on January 7, 2022. This includes:
Athletic practices and contests
Theater rehearsals and performances
School concerts and performances
Extracurricular activities
Field trips
High School 2022-2023 Course Registration, Dec. 20, 2021-Jan. 18, 2022
December 15th, 2021
High school course selection for the 2022-2023 academic year will open Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 and run through Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 for current 8-11 grade students.
Reservoir HS School Safety Incident and Update, Dec. 14, 2021
December 14th, 2021
The following message was issued to the Howard County Public School System community by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on Dec. 14, 2021
Canceled Athletics Contests, Dec. 14, 2021
December 14th, 2021
All HCPSS athletics contests and many extracurricular activities were canceled today, Dec. 14, and postponed for a later date to be announced.
BSAP Saturday Math Academy Virtual Spring 2022 Program – Registration Opens Jan. 8, 2022
December 10th, 2021
The BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer a virtual enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12. Online registration via HCPSS Connect on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space is limited.
A Message From the Superintendent: We’ve Made It This Far
December 10th, 2021
The following statement was issued to Howard County Public School System staff, students, families and community by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on Dec. 10, 2021
Folly Quarter MS Cafeteria Manager Nominated as a “School Meals Hero”
December 9th, 2021
Students at Folly Quarter Middle School (FQMS) have nominated FQMS Cafeteria Manager Dahlia Minor to be recognized as a “School Meals Hero” by the American Dairy Association North East. The honor celebrates the difference that school food service workers make in students’ lives.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Instructional Technology and Library Media Advisory Board, by Dec. 21, 2021
December 9th, 2021
HCPSS is currently seeking Howard County parents/guardians, community members and staff interested in joining the Instructional Technology and Library Media Advisory Board. Advisory committee members share their expertise and exchange ideas to advise, support, and advocate for the continuous improvement of the instructional technology and library media program and support students in becoming college and career-ready.