HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Students Named 2019 Carson Scholars
March 28th, 2019
Twenty-four HCPSS students in Grades 4–11, who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and humanitarianism, have been named 2019 Carson Scholars. The scholars will be recognized at a regional awards banquet on Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Bright Minds Foundation to Give Outstanding Alumni Award, Nominations Due April 5, 2019
March 28th, 2019
Open to all HCPSS alumni, the Bright Minds Foundation will recognize three former students with its first ever Work Hard Be Kind Outstanding Alumni Award. Nominations are due by Friday, April 5.
HCPSS Board of Education Honors Debbie Engle with 2019 Friends of Education Award
March 26th, 2019
The Howard County Board of Education will recognize Debbie Engle with the Friends of Education Award at a reception on Thursday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m., followed by an award presentation at the 4 p.m. Board meeting.
Supporting and Nurturing Every Student
March 22nd, 2019
Statement from Superintendent Martirano, following the March 15 terrorist attacks in New Zealand.
Guest Voices: A Passion for Protecting the Planet Leads to Healthier Schools and Budgets
March 21st, 2019
Diane Sweeney has been the Energy Management Specialist in HCPSS for 14 years, and previously served in a similar role for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Environmental sustainability is a priority for the school system and Howard County as a whole. Here Sweeney answers some questions about HCPSS energy conservation efforts, and how they play an important role in achieving Strategic Call to Action goals for ensuring efficient operations and a safe and healthy learning environment.
Educators Rising Conference Helps Grow Future Teachers
March 18th, 2019
Approximately 100 HCPSS high school students came together for the countywide Educators Rising Conference at Marriotts Ridge High School. The students learned about the educator career path through breakout sessions, a college fair and a keynote speech by Superintendent Michael J. Martirano.
Howard County 2018 Graduation Rates Exceed State Norms
March 15th, 2019
Graduation data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) show Howard County public school students continuing to graduate at higher rates than their peers across Maryland. The 91.95 percent graduation rate for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Class of 2018 exceeds the state average and remains the highest among the six Maryland school systems having enrollment of more than 50,000 students.
HCPSS Elementary Social Studies Deemed a Program of Excellence
March 15th, 2019
HCPSS Elementary Social Studies was recognized as a Social Studies Program of Excellence by the Middle States Council for Social Studies.
Community Forum on Effective Discipline Practices, April 3, 2019
March 14th, 2019
Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to participate in a forum on equitable and effective student discipline practices Wednesday, April 3, 6:30-8:15 p.m. , at Wilde Lake High School.
Staff Focus: Stephanie Discepolo, CTE Resource Teacher
March 12th, 2019
Discepolo—who has dedicated her entire career to HCPSS—has since been working as a CTE resource teacher for 18 years. Generally, she works with local organizations to develop and grow programs for students, mentors new teachers, facilitates professional development for CTE teachers, advises students on post-secondary opportunities, runs the Career Academies Summer Programs, oversees the marketing of CTE programs, organizes special events like the Women in Engineering conference and more.