HCPSSNews Stories
Get Ready for the 2020-2021 School Year!
August 27th, 2020
The first day of school is fast approaching! Here’s what you need to know for the 2020-2021 school year. Complete details on the school year, including information on Google Meet expectations, attendance and more can be found online.
Attendance During 2020-2021 School Year
August 27th, 2020
Teachers will design engaging lessons and activities, both for virtual live classes and online assignments. Regular participation is essential for student growth, and students are expected to engage in learning activities every week.
School Technology and Library Media Staff Lead the Way to Virtual Learning Success
August 24th, 2020
As HCPSS transitioned to virtual learning last spring, Howard County technology teachers and library media specialists across the school system went above and beyond to support academic success.
Sophomores Can Apply for the Fall 2020 Student Climate Change Institute
August 21st, 2020
The Howard County Conservancy and HCPSS welcome 10th grade students to apply for their free Student Climate Change Institute. In the six sessions, participating students will hear lectures from climate experts on topics exploring how climate change can impact public health, how environmental policy is made and more.
Schools Begin Collection and Distribution of Materials
August 20th, 2020
HCPSS schools have begun the process of collecting materials used by students during the 2019-2020 school year and distributing materials for use during the 2020-2021 school year.
Log In Now to Identify Need for Chromebook and/or Internet
August 13th, 2020
As previously announced, through grants and additional funds, HCPSS is able to purchase a sufficient amount of devices necessary to eventually achieve a 1:1 student-to-device ratio for all students in grades pre-K through 12. Due to vendor delays, order fulfillment will not arrive as expected and HCPSS is adjusting its device distribution plan.
Hammond Middle Math ITL Recognized with Presidential Award
August 10th, 2020
Hammond Middle School Mathematics Instructional Team Leader Stacie Marvin was recently recognized with a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). PAEMST is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade science, technology, engineering, mathematics or computer science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Marvin is one of only two awardees in the state among 107 honorees nationally.
HCPSS Announces 2020-2021 Fall Reopening Plan
August 6th, 2020
The Howard County Board of Education approved the Howard County Public School System Reopening Plan for the 2020-2021 school year during its work session on August 6, 2020. HCPSS will submit its plan to the Maryland State Department of Education for approval prior to the MSDE August 14 deadline.
Board of Education Work Session, Superintendent’s Opening Remarks, August 6, 2020
August 6th, 2020
The following remarks were delivered by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano at the Board of Education virtual work session on fall reopening, August 6, 2020
Reservoir Teacher Named Maryland’s 2020 Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year
August 6th, 2020
Reservoir High School teacher Matthew Gresick was recently named the 2020 Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year for the State of Maryland. Gresick is the first HCPSS teacher to win this award.