HCPSSNews Stories
Boundary Review Updates: Message from the Superintendent and Boundary Review Process Update
July 24th, 2019
The four public input sessions have concluded; however, you can continue to provide feedback to help inform the Superintendent’s recommendations, by completing the online survey or submitting alternative boundary solutions by August 1.
OMMS, Human Resources Collaborate on New Teacher Recruitment Effort
July 22nd, 2019
Over the past two years, HCPSS’ Office of Human Resources has worked with Oakland Mills Middle School (OMMS) students and staff to ensure that its teacher recruitment practices best meet the needs of Howard County students.
HCPSS Students Excel at National History Day
July 17th, 2019
At the recent National History Day competition, Elkridge Landing Middle School student Addie Skillman won the gold medal in the category Junior Individual Performance for her project, “Loving V. Virginia: The Stepping Stone for Equality in America.”
HCPSS Student Wins National You Be the Chemist Challenge
July 17th, 2019
Burleigh Manor Middle School seventh grader Anurag Sodhi won first place in the recent national You Be the Chemist Challenge in Washington, D.C.
HCPSS Recognizes Police Lieutenant Upon Retirement
July 15th, 2019
HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano recognized Lieutenant Paul Yodzis, who is retiring after 31 years of service to the Howard County Police Department.
Longtime Bus Contractor Recognized at Board of Education Meeting
July 15th, 2019
Jenny Mullinix, who is retiring after running Mullinix Bus Service with her husband Ed for 52 years, was recently recognized at the Board of Education meeting on July 11.
Boundary Review Updates: Community Input Sessions Begin
July 12th, 2019
The first of four community input sessions took place this week at Oakland Mills High School, allowing community members to review the options outlined in the 2019 Feasibility Study and collaborate on solutions with other members of the community in small group sessions.
Two Howard County Students Earn High Honors in 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Essay Contest
July 2nd, 2019
Howard County students took both second and third place in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Essay Contest.
Boundary Review Updates: Attendance Area Committee Continues 2019 Boundary Review Discussion with Cooperative Strategies
June 28th, 2019
The Attendance Area Committee (AAC) continued their work Tuesday, June 25 to review options presented in the 2019 Feasibility Study and make recommendations to the Superintendent.
HCPSS Receives A+ on 2018-19 School Food Environment Grades Report
June 26th, 2019
HCPSS received an “A+” and was one of only two Maryland school systems to earn an “A” on the 2018-19 School Food Environment Grades report from Healthy School Food Maryland.