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Boundary Review Updates: Attendance Area Committee Begins Their Work on 2019 Boundary Review Process

June 21st, 2019

The Attendance Area Committee (AAC) began their work Tuesday, June 18 to review options presented in the 2019 Feasibility Study and make recommendations to the Superintendent. The AAC’s recommendations will help inform Dr. Martirano’s proposal to the Board of Education, scheduled to be presented during the August 20 Board meeting.

Community Forum on Bullying, July 9, 2019

June 19th, 2019

Parents, students, staff, and community members are invited to participate in a forum about bullying, Tuesday, July 9.

First Cohort of Students Commit to Apprenticeship Maryland

June 18th, 2019

A group of rising HCPSS seniors has officially committed to participate next year in the school system’s newest Career and Technology Education academy, Apprenticeship Maryland.

HCPSS Student Named Co-Champion of National Spelling Bee

June 18th, 2019

Howard County recently celebrated Clarksville Middle School eighth grader Saketh Sundar’s historic win in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Embassy of Italy Partnership Provides Gateway for Students

June 17th, 2019

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with the Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC to support Italian instruction and culture programs at HCPSS.

Three School Nurses Recognized for National Board Certification

June 14th, 2019

At the June 13 Board of Education meeting, HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano recognized three school nurses, Sara Bos, Aimee Carlesi and Cheryl Harris, who earned their National Board Certification for School Nurses this school year.

Boundary Review Process Begins with 2019 Feasibility Study Presentation

June 13th, 2019

The 2019 Feasibility Study was presented to the Board of Education on June 13, marking the beginning of a boundary review process that will conclude with the Board’s final decisions on November 21 for implementation in the 2020-2021 school year.

Safety During Unexpected Weather Events

June 12th, 2019

HCPSS has a number of protocols in place to ensure student and staff safety, as well as to keep parents up-to-date, during weather events.

Waverly Elementary Displays New Sensory Path

June 11th, 2019

Waverly Elementary School offers a sensory path that provides sensory breaks for its students, including those with special needs.

Student-Designed Adapted Projects Promote Independence for Cedar Lane Students

June 11th, 2019

This spring, Cedar Lane School students are enjoying new adapted physical education and art products made by Systems and Project Engineering Academy students.