HCPSSNews Stories
Superintendent Encourages Families to Access Support Resources, Including FARMs Program
June 5th, 2020
Superintendent Martirano encourages all Howard County families who are experiencing economic stress to access resources through the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) program during this challenging time.
HCPSS Schools Honored as 2020 Maryland Green Schools
June 5th, 2020
This year, six Howard County public schools earned recertification as Maryland Green Schools, and two were named Sustainable Schools by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE).
Message From the Superintendent: Responding to Recent Hateful Incidents
June 4th, 2020
In this statement, Superintendent Martirano addresses recent incidents of racially charged, hateful, and biased activities on the part of HCPSS students.
Important Message from the Superintendent and Board Chair
May 31st, 2020
The Board of Education and I have made a commitment to invest in restorative justice practices, anti-bullying resources, anti-bias and microaggressions training, and professional learning for leaders to operationalize equity in every building and office. Now more than ever, our commitment must not waver. Our school system, however, cannot do this alone and it is incumbent upon every individual in our community to take the initiative and have the tough, uncomfortable conversations that are necessary.
Looking Ahead
May 29th, 2020
I want to share with you some insight on our planning for when school resumes in the fall. Our current Continuity of Learning (COL) plan was built to carry on teaching and learning through the end of the current school year, not to serve as a solution moving into next school year. We recognized early on that we will need a far more robust and long-term solution in anticipation that the pandemic will continue its impact into the fall. With nearly three months until the scheduled start of the fall semester, our reality at that time will likely be different than our current state – perhaps significantly. We need to prepare for an array of possibilities for the return to schools and then progressively narrow the scope as we learn more throughout the summer.
Food Distribution Update
May 29th, 2020
No child in Howard County should have to go hungry. HCPSS is committed to strengthening our food delivery service so we can provide healthy and well-balanced meals to children during the school year and other breaks. During the extended closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have risen to the challenge of adapting to this unprecedented situation and providing students with much-needed meals.
Preparing for the 2020-2021 School Year
May 29th, 2020
In this message, Superintendent Martirano outlines how Howard County public schools will approach redesigning teaching and learning processes in preparation for school to resume, in some form, in the fall.
Celebrating HCPSS Staff During Continuity of Learning
May 28th, 2020
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, HCPSS buildings have been closed since mid-March; however, the school system has been anything but shut down. On the contrary, countless staff members across the system have gone above and beyond their normal duties, demonstrating their innovation and commitment to supporting student success.
Final Update for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
May 28th, 2020
The Maryland State Department of Education approved HCPSS’ request for a waiver of five school days. As a result, the last day of school for students is Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Annual Senior Art Show & Junior Portfolio Development Exhibition, Online
May 27th, 2020
Artwork from the 30th annual Senior Art Show & Junior Portfolio Development Exhibition can now be viewed online.