HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Partners with Gilchrist to Offer Support Services for School Communities
August 26th, 2019
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with Gilchrist to provide grief and loss training for staff and to offer support for school communities affected by a crisis. The partnership was formalized with an official partnership signing on Wednesday, August 21 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.
Superintendent Presents Boundary Review Recommendations
August 22nd, 2019
Howard County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano presented his recommendations to balance school capacity utilization, provide relief to schools most impacted by crowding, and address inequities in the distribution of students affected by poverty, during the Howard County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.
My Recommended Attendance Area Adjustment Plan
August 22nd, 2019
Read Dr. Martirano’s message to the community regarding his Recommended Attendance Area Adjustment Plan.
Superintendent’s Attendance Area Adjustment Presentation Rescheduled for August 22, 2019
August 21st, 2019
The presentation of the Superintendent’s Attendance Area Adjustment Plan has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 22 at 6 p.m.
Multimedia Communications Team Wins National School Public Relations Awards
August 21st, 2019
HCPSS’ Multimedia Communications team recently won two Publications and Digital Media awards from the National School Public Relations Association.
BSAP Saturday Math Academy Parent Information Session, September 14, 2019
August 20th, 2019
Get an overview of the BSAP Saturday Math Academy and learn about the opportunities this program has to offer.
Mt. Hebron Economics Students Triumph at International Economics Olympiad in Russia
August 5th, 2019
Mt. Hebron High School’s national champion Economics Challenge team had a string of victories at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO) in St. Petersburg, Russia this summer.
Agricultural Science Academy Students Lecture at Science Center
July 31st, 2019
Three HCPSS students from the Agriculture and Natural Resources Academy presented their findings on “Feeding the World in 2050” to a public audience at the Maryland Science Center, in Baltimore. They were the first students to ever speak as part of the Lunchtime Lecture series, which features local experts from the scientific and educational communities.
HCPSS Celebrates 2019 Korean Cultural Exchange Program
July 30th, 2019
HCPSS leaders and board members joined representatives from South Korea’s Iksan school district to celebrate the 12th annual Korean summer cultural exchange program.
HCPSS/Prepare for Success School Supply Drive, Through August 24, 2019
July 30th, 2019
The cost of basic school supplies can present a financial burden to many families in the community. HCPSS and Prepare for Success are hosting their annual drive to ensure that HCPSS students head back to school with the tools they need to succeed.