HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Board of Education Adopts FY 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets
June 10th, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating Budget for the 2019-2020 school year (FY20), totaling $894.2 million, representing $607.2 million in county funding – approximately $7.1 million above Maintenance of Effort, the minimum level of funding required by state law – $269.3 million from the state, $17.7 million from federal and other sources.
Boundary Review Process for 2020-2021 School Year
June 4th, 2019
On January 24, the Board of Education directed that HCPSS initiate a systemwide school boundary review, which could potentially impact any or all of the 74 comprehensive schools in our system for the 2020–2021 school year. This review is critical due to population growth that has resulted in crowding at many schools while schools in other areas are underutilized.