HCPSSNews Stories
Community Conversation: Restorative Justice, October 7, 2019
September 11th, 2019
HCPSS, the Howard County Education Association and the Restorative Justice Partnership invite students, families, staff and the public to gain a better understanding of restorative justice and how it benefits our students, schools and communities at an event October 7.
FARMs Registration Unlocks Access to a Variety of Resources
September 9th, 2019
HCPSS participates in the federally assisted Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMs) program, which helps families save money and opens access to opportunities. Students participating in FARMs qualify for a wide range of resources and discounts, including free or reduced JumpStart dual enrollment tuition, free college applications, discounted internet through the Comcast Internet Essentials program, and more.
Six High Schools Recognized for 2019 Seat Belt Challenge Participation
September 6th, 2019
Six HCPSS high schools were recently recognized for taking part in the spring 2019 Making It Click Maryland Seat Belt Challenge, with leadership and support from their Students Against Destructive Decisions groups and School Resource Officers.
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.