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Update from the Superintendent on a Return to In-Person Instruction, January 29, 2021
January 29th, 2021
Update from the Superintendent on a Return to In-Person Instruction
Parent Decision on Instructional Preference for Remainder of 2020-2021 School Year
January 28th, 2021
By Friday, February 5, parents/guardians must make a decision to send their child to school for 1-2 days per week and receive virtual instruction the remainder of the week, or to have their child remain fully virtual for the remainder of the school year.
Board of Education Approves Schedule for 2020-2021 Hybrid In-Person Model
January 26th, 2021
At its work session January 26, 2021, the Howard County Board of Education approved a phased-in hybrid model for students to return to school in person. The approved model will bring students back to in-person instruction over the course of four phases beginning March 1, 2021. All students will have the option to continue receiving fully virtual instruction.
Important Update from the Superintendent on In-Person Hybrid Instruction, January 22, 2021
January 22nd, 2021
The following statement was issued by Howard County Public School System Superintendent Michael Martirano on January 22, 2021 regarding a return to in-person hybrid instruction.
Message to Students from the Superintendent on In-Person Hybrid Instruction, January 22, 2021
January 22nd, 2021
The following statement was issued to Howard County Public School System students by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on January 22, 2021 and regarding a return to in-person instruction.
Superintendent Presents 2021–2022 Operating Budget Proposal
January 21st, 2021
HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano presented his proposed operating budget for the Howard County Public School System fiscal year 2021–2022 (FY 2022) during a presentation to the Board of Education on Thursday, January 21, 2021.
2020-2021 Quarter 3 Virtual Schedules Changes Reversed
January 20th, 2021
At the Thursday, January 21 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael J. Martirano reversed the earlier announcement regarding schedules for the third quarter of the 2020-2021 school year and announced that no changes are being made to student schedules at this time.
Update on In-Person, Small Group Programs, January 19, 2021
January 19th, 2021
Based on the continued unfavorable COVID-19 rates in Howard County, HCPSS is postponing the next possible date for in-person programs to resume to Monday, February 8, 2021. Additionally, due to the elevated trend in health metrics, HCPSS will not be delivering the PSAT on January 26.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Secondary English Language Arts Textbook Advisory Committee
January 8th, 2021
HCPSS is seeking Howard County teachers, community members, and students in grades 8-11 to serve on the Secondary English Language Arts Textbook Advisory Committee. Members of the committee meet to advise, support, and advocate for the continuous improvement of the Secondary Language Arts program.
Apply for Student Member of the Board of Education by February 4, 2021
January 8th, 2021
Any current sophomore or junior who wishes to be considered for the Student Member of the Board of Education must submit a completed application by 4 p.m., Thursday, February 4.