HCPSSNews Stories
Community Collaborative: Developing Solutions for Students with Dyslexia Virtual Meetings, Fall 2020
September 17th, 2020
Families, students and staff are invited to attend these virtual meetings supporting students with dyslexia.
HCPSS to Introduce Small Group, In-Person Supports for Selected Students
September 17th, 2020
HCPSS is preparing to offer a roster of half-day or full-day, face-to-face small group programs that will be phased in over the next several weeks and offered to selected students and families.
HCPSS, Howard County Government Joint Statement on Howard County Police Department School Resource Officers
September 16th, 2020
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Public School System Superintendent Michael J. Martirano and Howard County Board of Education Chair Mavis Ellis on September 16, 2020, released a joint statement regarding Howard County Police Department School Resource Officers (SROs).
Message from the Superintendent: Inspired, Grateful, Full of Hope
September 11th, 2020
A message from the Superintendent reflects on 9/11 and updates families on the start of the school year.
Update to 2020-2021 School Year Grading Policies
September 11th, 2020
On September 10, 2020, the Howard County Board of Education voted to temporarily suspend sections of the elementary and secondary grading policies to institute procedures and calculations consistent with the HCPSS Reopening Plan for SY20-21. The policy changes–effective immediately and set to terminate at the end of the school year–accommodate a shift to a virtual environment and a 4×4 semester schedule.
Forty-Five HCPSS Students Named 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 10th, 2020
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced that 45 HCPSS students are semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships that will be offered next spring.
Virtual Instruction Technology Supports
September 4th, 2020
We recognize there may be times the applications HCPSS is using for virtual learning may not work as anticipated. Please find suggestions on how to proceed if your student experiences an issue.
Looking Forward to the New School Year
September 4th, 2020
On August 25, I was privileged to welcome back our teachers to the start of the 2020–2021 school year and in just a few days I look forward to welcoming back our students.
Fall 2020-2021 Updates, Sept. 3, 2020
September 3rd, 2020
As we near the first day of the 2020-2021 school year, we have several updates families should be aware of.
Update from the Superintendent, August 27, 2020
August 27th, 2020
A statement from HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano in response to questions from the community related to today’s press conference by the Governor and State Superintendent of Schools.