HCPSSNews Stories
Student Scientists Present Report Card on Howard County Watersheds
April 29th, 2019
At the 2019 Watershed Summit, hosted by the Howard County Conservancy, student representatives presented their Watershed Report Card, an assessment of the watersheds that drain Howard County, all of which impact the Chesapeake Bay.
Supporting All Children After Acts of Hate
April 24th, 2019
Statement from HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano following the April 21 terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.
Long Reach, Oakland Mills Students Participate in Hip-Hop String Workshop with World Renowned Duo, Black Violin
April 18th, 2019
Long Reach and Oakland Mills high school students recently got the chance to interact with the internationally known Black Violin, a viola/violin duo that plays classical strings over produced beats.
Howard County Students Excel at 2019 Regional MESA/STEM Day Competition
April 15th, 2019
HCPS) students excelled in the Maryland MESA regional MESA Day competitions on April 2. First place winners of all events will represent Howard County at the Maryland Statewide MESA competition on May 18.
HCPSS Winners of 2019 Choose Civility Poster Contest Recognized
April 12th, 2019
Each year, Choose Civility honors original art created by students that represents a specific civility theme. This year’s grand prize winner is Joshitha Sriperambudur, a fourth grader at Hanover Hills Elementary School.
HCPSS Superintendent Martirano Honored With Friend of the Farmer Award
April 12th, 2019
Howard County Public School System Superintendent Michael J. Martirano received the Friend of the Farmer award from the Howard County Farm Bureau .
Howard County Education Association Awarded NEA Grant to Help Build a Restorative Culture at HCPSS
April 12th, 2019
The National Education Association recently awarded a Great Public Schools Fund Grant to the Howard County Education Association to support implementation of restorative practices within the Howard County Public School System.
Bach to Rock Partnership Supports Music Education
April 10th, 2019
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with Bach to Rock (B2R) to provide professional development for music staff and support school events. Under the terms of the agreement, B2R will provide professional development opportunities for HCPSS music staff.
2nd Annual State of Early Childhood in Howard County, May 1, 2019
April 8th, 2019
The State of Early Childhood in Howard County, to be held May 1, is an opportunity to connect with engaged stakeholders and learn about current and new initiatives that support early childhood development and school readiness efforts.
Staff Focus: Suzanne McMurtray, ARL Liaison, Homewood Center
April 4th, 2019
McMurtray began as a computer science teacher and is now busy ensuring Homewood students in ARL and Gateway programs have what they need to succeed, providing students and families with supports and resources, cultivating a positive school environment and uplifting staff.