HCPSSNews Stories
Visit HCPSS Connect for Your Child’s 2020-2021 School Placement and Possible Redistricting Exemption
December 4th, 2019
Parents/guardians may now view your child(ren)’s school assignment for next year and, if applicable, begin the redistricting exemption process.
Two Glenelg HS Students Win International Music Awards
December 2nd, 2019
Two Glenelg High School Orchestra students – Sihyun Jennifer Park, a 10th grade cellist, and Maxwell Lu, a senior violinist – recently won major international music competitions.
International Parents Prepare for Leadership Roles
November 26th, 2019
The 19th cohort of the International Parent Leadership Program (IPLP) recently graduated 32 parents from the six-week program that helps international parents understand the framework of the U.S. educational system and aspects specific to HCPSS.
Schools, Offices to Close for Special Primary Election on February 4, 2020
November 25th, 2019
All Howard County Public School System schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, due to the special election primary to fill the 7th congressional district seat vacated following the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Two HCPSS Staff Receive 2019 Educator of Blind Children Awards
November 25th, 2019
Kim Durkan, Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Hattie Simmons, Program Head for Vision Services, recently received Distinguished Educator of Blind Children Awards from the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland.
Message From the Superintendent On Attendance Area Adjustments
November 22nd, 2019
A message from Superintendent Martirano addresses the Board of Education’s action on attendance area adjustments for the 2020–2021 school year, stressing that “every child in our system will continue to have access to a high quality education, excellent teachers, individualized services, and equitable learning and enrichment opportunities.”
Board Takes Action on Attendance Area Adjustments for 2020–2021 School Year
November 21st, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education voted to revise HCPSS school attendance areas for the 2020–2021 school year. The decision to adjust school boundaries was prompted by the need to relieve crowded schools, more effectively balance capacity utilization among schools throughout the district, and address inequities in the distribution of students affected by poverty.
New Website and System for Emergency Closings
November 19th, 2019
Effective December 1, HCPSS is launching a color-coding notification system for emergency and other non-scheduled school closings, including for inclement weather. The new system standardizes the school system’s operational status to five possibilities to enhance consistency, while promoting the safety of HCPSS students and staff, and adhering to negotiated agreements on staff availability.
Ravens Celebrate Guilford Elementary as a Top PLAY 60 School
November 14th, 2019
Earlier this month, Guilford Elementary School received a visit from the Baltimore Ravens, who cheered on the school’s success with the PLAY 60 Challenge. The NFL program inspires kids to get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day in school and at home.
HCPSS Administrators Sweep 2019 National Elementary Principal Awards
November 8th, 2019
Howard County administrators were the sole Maryland winners for the elementary school principal and assistant principal awards from the National Association of Elementary School Principals.