Letter from the Superintendent Regarding High School Proms

The following message was shared with high school families by HCPSS Acting Superintendent William J. Barnes regarding prom season and student safety.

Reminder! Provide Input on HCPSS Superintendent Search by April 5

Families are reminded of the opportunity to provide input on the search for a permanent Howard County Public School System Superintendent by Friday, April 5.

HCPSS Acting Superintendent Presents 2024-2025 Operating Budget Proposal

Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent William J. Barnes presented his proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY 2025) to the Board of Education on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

HCPSS Acting Superintendent Stresses Dignity, Compassion and Respect During FY 2025 Operating Budget Preview

Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent William Barnes presented a preview of his proposed operating budget for the HCPSS fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY 2025) to the Board of Education on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano Announces Retirement

The following message was sent on Nov. 17, 2023 by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to staff and families.

Superintendent Remarks from the August 30, 2023 Transportation Press Conference

Remarks given by Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano during an August 30, 2023 press event.

From the Superintendent: Helping Our Children Navigate the Start of a New School Year

This is an exciting time, and as we prepare to begin the new school year, I wanted to connect with parents, guardians, caregivers and family members about the partnerships we need to better help our children transition back to school.

Superintendent Op-Ed: Pursuing a Career in Education

The superintendent recently published an op-ed in the Howard County Times titled, “Here’s why you should pursue a career in public education.” The following is a summary for those who don’t have access.

Message from the Superintendent, May 4, 2023

The following statement was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano on May 4, 2023:

Message from the Superintendent: Recent Acts of Violence in School Communities

The following message was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano on March 28, 2023: Yesterday, three students and three staff members were fatally shot at a school in Nashville, Tennessee. The shooter, who was a former student at the school, is also deceased. Last week, a student in the Denver, Colorado area shot two […]