HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Students Shine at FBLA National Competition
September 30th, 2020
HCPSS students in the Maryland Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) delegation brought home nine medals from the National Leadership Online Experience this summer. A team of the state’s most talented Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school students showcased their skills in 72 CTE competitive events. FBLA is a student organization that prepares students for careers in business and assists them to become better prepared for the world of work.
Apply to Participate in a Focus Group About SROs
September 30th, 2020
Howard County Government and the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) are sponsoring a series of virtual feedback sessions, designed to hear from as many stakeholders as possible on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program in HCPSS. The first of these sessions is a virtual focus group for the students and families of middle and high schools with SROs, because we feel it is important to hear from the young people who interact with SROs on a daily basis while at school.
HCPSS Adds Nonbinary Gender Option for Students
September 23rd, 2020
Per the 2020 Maryland Student Records System Manual, parents can now choose from three options in the student’s gender field in Synergy: male, female or nonbinary.
HCPSS Celebrates the Summer Scholars Program
September 22nd, 2020
HCPSS recently celebrated the conclusion of this year’s Summer Scholars program, which was co-developed with the Howard County Local Children’s Board. This program was funded in part by HoCo STRIVES (Strategies To Reach an Inclusive Vision and Equitable Solutions).
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.