HCPSSNews Stories
Electric School Bus Pilot Program Supports HCPSS Environmental Commitment
June 29th, 2020
HCPSS is introducing two electric school buses in a pilot program supported by a grant from the Maryland Department of the Environment and through partnership with bus contractor MBG Enterprises and BGE. Powered by electricity, the two zero emissions vehicle school buses and charging stations will replace two diesel powered vehicles currently in use, delivering a significant improvement to air quality.
Fall Planning Update, June 25, 2020
June 25th, 2020
The HCPSS internal planning team is already hard at work on all of the preparations we need for learning to resume in the fall, including teaching and learning processes, student supports, transportation and other operational considerations, and many other factors that must be considered in our plans.
Burleigh Manor Middle School Students Excel at the National Science Bowl
June 23rd, 2020
Burleigh Manor Middle School students won the Maryland State Science Bowl competition in early March and recently placed sixth in the National Science Bowl.
HCPSS Congratulates 22 National Board Certified Teachers
June 22nd, 2020
HCPSS recognizes 22 teachers who achieved certification during the 2019-2020 school year—15 first-time achievers and seven who renewed their certification. National Board Certification (NBC) is the highest-level credential in the educational profession.
Howard County Board Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against JUUL Labs, Inc.
June 19th, 2020
The Howard County Board of Education has joined a lawsuit against JUUL Labs, Inc. for the company’s role in cultivating and fostering an e-cigarette epidemic that disrupts the education and learning environment across the District, interfering with District property and public resources.
Juneteenth Recognition
June 19th, 2020
On Juneteenth, a national commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, Superintendent Martirano asks the community to join acknowledge the historic pain caused by racial injustices, and celebrate racial diversity in the Howard County Public School System.
Board of Education Adopts FY 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets
June 18th, 2020
The Howard County Board of Education unanimously adopted its Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2020-2021 school year (FY 2021) on Thursday, June 18, 2020. The operating budget totals $918.7 million, an increase of $17.3 million over FY 2020. The FY 2021 capital budget totals $102.4 million, an increase of $45.8 million over the prior year budget.
HCPSS Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on 2020-2021 School Year; Surveys Open Through July 1, 2020
June 16th, 2020
tudents, staff, families and community stakeholders are encouraged to provide input and feedback to help guide the solutions for the 2020-2021 school year through online surveys. Surveys, targeted to each group, are open through noon on Wednesday, July 1
Continuity of Learning Updates, June 12, 2020
June 12th, 2020
We are quickly winding down to the end of the school year. Next week, June 15–18, students will take part in activities focused on well-being, including self-care and support. For the final three half days, June 19, 22 and 23, schools will hold end-of-year activities to engage and honor every student and give closure to the school year.
Planning for the Fall and the 2020-2021 School Year
June 12th, 2020
Superintendent Michael Martirano provides an update on HCPSS planning for the 2020-2021 school year