HCPSSNews Stories
Mt. Hebron Seniors Win Congressional App Challenge
January 31st, 2020
Mt. Hebron High School seniors Caroline Kasuba, Rashi Kejriwal and Shreya Santhanagopalan recently won the 2019 Congressional App Challenge for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District for their application, Safe Haven. The app is designed to provide safe, comfortable temporary homes through crowd-sourced volunteers for people who have been displaced by natural disasters.
Health Guidelines to Help Prevent and Limit the Spread of Flu and Flu-Like Illnesses
January 27th, 2020
With concerns of the flu spreading each year and recent concerns on the coronavirus, here are recommendations and information on Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) and the 2019 Novel Coronavirus to help prevent and avoid spreading infections.
Three HCPSS Health Teachers Receive SHAPE Maryland Awards
January 27th, 2020
SHAPE Maryland recently honored Centennial High School Health Education Teacher Rob Slopek as Health Education Teacher of the Year; and Patapsco Middle School Health Education Teacher Laura Johnson and Burleigh Manor Middle School Health Education Teacher Brittany Smith as Simon A. McNeely Award recipients.
HCPSS Welcomes Korean Science Teacher Delegation
January 23rd, 2020
HCPSS recently welcomed its seventh delegation of South Korean science teachers in a professional development and cultural exchange program, benefitting both visiting and HCPSS participants. The 41 teacher delegates visited secondary classrooms to study best practices in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) instruction and implementation of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
HCPSS Named a 2020 Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes
January 21st, 2020
For the second year in a row, the Howard County Public School System was named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2020 by Forbes magazine. HCPSS is No. 168 overall on the national list of 500 employers.
Superintendent Presents 2020 State of the Schools
January 21st, 2020
On January 16, Superintendent Michael J. Martirano presented the State of the Howard County Public School System. Dr. Martirano celebrated accomplishments by teachers and staff, and detailed the collective work occurring to fulfill the targeted outcomes of HCPSS’ equity-based Strategic Call to Action.
Apply for Student Member of the Board of Education by February 6, 2020
January 14th, 2020
Any current sophomore or junior who wishes to be considered for the Student Member of the Board of Education must submit a completed application by 4 p.m., Thursday, February 6.
G/T Advisory Seeks Nominations for Educator Recognition, Due February 14, 2020
January 13th, 2020
Now through February 14, families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched the educational experience of advanced-level learners. All nominees will be recognized at the annual Educator Recognition Event to be held March 31 at 7 p.m. at Howard High School.
Superintendent Presents 2020–2021 Operating Budget Proposal
January 10th, 2020
Superintendent Michael J. Martirano presented his proposed operating budget for the Howard County Public School System fiscal year 2020–2021 (FY 2021).
Guest Voices: Preparing Students for 21st Century Jobs
January 9th, 2020
Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Regional Administrator Raymond Lucas works with teachers to inspire more than 300 students to consider Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Here Lucas answers questions about MESA, its importance and how it connects to HCPSS’ Strategic Call to Action.