HCPSSNews Stories
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.
HCPSS Announces Grant Awards; Acceleration of 1:1 Device Deployment
August 4th, 2020
The Howard County Public School System has been awarded over $13 million in COVID-19 Federal Relief Funds, which will provide critically needed dollars to support the 2020-2021 Reopening Plan, especially to meet technology needs for virtual instruction.
MPSSAA Postpones 2020-2021 Fall and Winter Athletic Competition Seasons
August 3rd, 2020
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) on September 11, 2020, finalized its plan for a two-semester return to athletics. With this plan, athletic practices and competitions will not resume until the second semester.
SAT in HCPSS Schools Canceled for August 29, 2020
July 31st, 2020
HCPSS school facilities will not be available for the Saturday, August 29 administration of the SAT as additional time is needed to collaborate with the CollegeBoard on health and safety guidance.
HCPSS Postpones Fall High School Athletic Season
July 29th, 2020
MPSSAA or the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) have not yet announced any changes regarding the fall athletic season. HCPSS has made the decision that fall athletic programs will not begin on August 12, 2020, which is currently designated as the MPSSAA start date. As we await more direction, HCPSS will delay the start of the athletic season until at least September 8, 2020, when students are scheduled to begin virtual instruction.
Board of Education Work Session, Superintendent’s Opening Remarks, July 16, 2020
July 16th, 2020
The following remarks were delivered by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano at the Board of Education virtual work session on fall reopening, July 16, 2020
Important 2020-2021 School Year Updates
July 10th, 2020
At its Thursday, July 9 meeting, the Howard County Board of Education reviewed proposed options for the 2020-2021 school year, and made several important preliminary decisions.