HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Staff Recognized for Teachers of Color Recruitment Event
May 23rd, 2019
Human Resources and Professional Development, and School Management and Instructional Leadership staff members–Ella Bradley, Kitesha Ford, Jason McCoy and Patty Otero–were honored for creating and hosting HCPSS’ first Teachers of Color recruitment event.
Board of Education to Hold Budget Work Sessions May 23 and June 3; Budget Adoption June 6, 2019
May 21st, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education has scheduled two work sessions on the FY2020 Operating and Capital Budgets and FY21-25 Capital Improvement Program, on Thursday, May 23, at 5 p.m. and Monday June 3, at 4 p.m.
Pointers Run Elementary School Celebrates a Day of Art
May 21st, 2019
More than 100 National Art Honor Society students from Atholton, Centennial, Mt. Hebron and River Hill high schools led original workshops for students at Pointers Run Elementary School.
Guest Voices: Through the Lens of a Student
May 15th, 2019
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano spent the day at Wilde Lake Middle School shadowing students to gain a better understanding of the academic experience from a student’s perspective. Here, he reflects on his experience.
Staff Focus: Keith Artley, Instructor, HVAC Academy
May 15th, 2019
After a successful HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) career, Keith Artley found himself back in school. As the first classroom instructor for HCPSS’ new HVAC Academy through Career and Technology Education, Artley enjoys introducing the trade to the next generation of young industry leaders. Read more about Mr. Artley in this HCPSS Sgt
2019 Principal and Teacher of the Year Winners and Nominees Celebrated
May 13th, 2019
The awardees and nominees of the HCPSS 2019 Principal and Teacher of the Year awards were recognized on May 9.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Development/Revision Committees By May 31, 2019
May 13th, 2019
The Howard County Public School System invites citizens to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of policy development/revision committees. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 31.
2019 Senior Class Teachers of the Year
May 8th, 2019
The Senior Class Teacher of the Year Award is presented annually by the graduating class to one teacher at each of the county high schools, the Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) and Homewood. Seniors and members of the school’s Student Government Association often work in collaboration to plan creative ways to surprise the teacher with […]
Teacher of the Year New Car Presentation Highlights Apple Ford Partnership Event
May 3rd, 2019
Apple Ford, Inc. President Chip Doetsch and Superintendent Michael J. Martirano surprised HCPSS Teacher of the Year Sylvia Hennessie with the keys to a new Ford EcoSport on Friday, May 3. The event highlighted the launch of a new partnership between HCPSS and Apple Ford to provide recognition for staff and expose students to industry insights.
HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Academic Calendar Planning Committee by May 17, 2019
May 2nd, 2019
The Howard County Public School System invites citizens to take an active role in developing the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar as members of the Calendar Planning Committee. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 17, 2019.