HCPSSNews Stories
Clarksville Elementary School Student Named 2021 Doodle for Google Contest Winner for Maryland
May 10th, 2021
James Pang, a second grade student at Clarksville Elementary School, has been selected as the 2021 Doodle for Google art contest winner in the K-3 category for the state of Maryland. Pang is now entered into the national contest, where he will compete against K-12 students across the country to have his artwork featured on Google.com for a day, a $30,000 college scholarship, and a $50,000 technology package for his school.
HCPSS Students Advance to 2021 National History Day Competition
May 7th, 2021
After winning first or second place at the recent virtual Maryland History Day competition, eight HCPSS students will advance to the virtual National History Day competition. Four HCPSS students were also honored with special awards at the state contest. In addition, Lynn Rashid, media specialist at Marriott Ridge High School, has been nominated as the senior division nominee from Maryland for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award in the senior division of the National History Day National Contest.
HCPSS Recognizes National Nurses Week 2021
May 7th, 2021
HCPSS celebrates its nurses, health assistants and all other members of the health services team during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2021. Health services staff, led by Wagaman, have gone above and beyond this year as they have developed and implemented COVID-19 related health and safety plans, in coordination with the Howard County Health Department.
Reopening Schedule for Community Use of School Facilities
May 6th, 2021
HCPSS is beginning to phase in spring and summer community usage of school facilities for childcare, school-related support groups (PTAs, booster clubs, etc), and Howard County Government and nonprofit organization events.
HCPSS Congratulates 38 National Board Certified Teachers
May 5th, 2021
HCPSS recognizes 38 teachers who achieved certification between November 2019 and February 2021—22 first-time achievers and 16 who renewed their certification. National Board Certification (NBC) is the highest-level credential in the educational profession.
Tobacco Awareness Program for Teens Virtual Class, May 19, 2021
May 3rd, 2021
In collaboration with the Howard County Health Department, HCPSS is offering the Tobacco Awareness Program for Teens virtually on Wednesday, May 19 from 1:30-3 p.m..
In-Person Learning Opportunities/Participation for Remainder of 2020-2021 School Year
April 30th, 2021
Now that the hybrid model is in full operation, HCPSS schools have determined that limited space remains available to allow additional students to participate in in-person learning during the current school year. Each school will continue to work toward filling all available capacity by inviting additional students to return to the school building for two or five days per week.
HCPSS Students Place in 2021 Maryland State Literacy Contest
April 30th, 2021
Three HCPSS high school students recently won top awards at the State of Maryland Literacy Association’s 2021 Contest. This honor recognizes some of the best young adult poets and storytellers in the state of Maryland.
Statement by the Superintendent on Plan for Fall Return, April 27, 2021
April 27th, 2021
The following statement was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on April 27, 2021 regarding planning for the 2021-2022 school year.
Howard County Public School Principal Named Washington Post 2021 Principal of the Year
April 26th, 2021
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is proud to recognize Deep Run Elementary School (DRES) Principal Denise Lancaster as The Washington Post’s 2021 Principal of the Year. After recently being named the HCPSS Principal of the Year, Lancaster was chosen from among 19 finalists representing school systems in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.