HCPSSNews Stories
Message from the Superintendent Regarding Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Maryland
March 5th, 2020
Governor Hogan announced this evening that three cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) have been confirmed in Maryland. All three cases are located in Montgomery County and are contained. HCPSS schools and scheduled activities will continue until a change is deemed necessary by local and state health professionals.
Long Reach Teacher Inducted into Baseball Coaching Hall of Fame
March 5th, 2020
Long Reach High School Social Studies Teacher Tim O’Brien was recently inducted into the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. O’Brien has been an educator for more than 40 years and was the head baseball coach for Wilde Lake, Oakland Mills and Long Reach high schools for 16 years.
Howard County to Host Regional History Day Competition, March 14, 2020
March 4th, 2020
This year’s event includes 191 project entries presented by 268 students, representing 22 middle and 6 high schools. Over 85 teachers, Central Office staff, Board of Education members, elected officials, business partners and community members will serve as volunteers and judges to evaluate student entries.
Seven HCPSS Schools Receive AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
February 28th, 2020
Seven HCPSS high schools recently earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female student representation in AP Computer Science Principles. The award went to: Atholton High School, Centennial High School, Glenelg High School, Hammond High School, Howard High School, Marriotts Ridge High School and Reservoir High School.
Atholton Elementary Spreads Kindness Through Blankets
February 28th, 2020
As an outgrowth of Atholton Elementary School’s recent kindness week, the 4th grade team decided they wanted their students to experience showing kindness outside the school walls. All 85 4th grade students have since created 50 blankets for the local Project Linus nonprofit, whose mission is to provide homemade blankets “to children in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies or anywhere that a child might be in need of a big hug.”
Message From the Superintendent: Coronavirus Prevention and Response Measures
February 27th, 2020
Superintendent Martirano provides the HCPSS community with information around Coronavirus prevention and school system response.
Attendance Matters at HCPSS
February 21st, 2020
HCPSS continues to emphasize the importance of attendance by expanding supports and interventions proactively and consistently across schools. Attendance is one of the four principles—attendance, access, achievement and acceptance—that HCPSS focuses on to ensure every child is on a path to graduation.
Med Sled Evacuation Devices Installation Complete
February 21st, 2020
HCPSS recently installed cabinets to house a Med Sled emergency evacuation device at every enclosed evacuation stairwell in all schools with multiple stories, with a total of 32 schools receiving 140 devices and cabinets. A Med Sled evacuation device helps transport individuals with mobility issues down stairs of a multi-floor building.
Restorative Justice in Education, March 23, 2020
February 20th, 2020
HCPSS, the Howard County Education Association and the Restorative Justice Partnership invite the public to attend a conversation and book signing with educator and author Kathy Evans, Monday, March 23, 2020.
Para to Teacher Pathway Program Opens Equitable Career Path for HCPSS Paraeducators
February 18th, 2020
HCPSS has partnered with Bowie State University and the Howard County Education Association to offer the Para to Teacher Pathway program, designed to address the growing shortage of qualified teacher candidates while supporting HCPSS goals for diversifying its workforce. Supported by a $750,000 grant from the Maryland State Department of Education under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the program will support up to 32 paraeducators over the next three years in obtaining teaching credentials.