Joint Statement from the Superintendent and County Executive Regarding Activities at The Mall in Columbia, Feb. 24, 2023

The following message was issued jointly by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano on Feb. 24, 2023 regarding recent disruptive activity at The Mall in Columbia.

Board of Education Adopts Requested FY 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets, and FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program

The Howard County Board of Education unanimously adopted its Operating and Capital Budget Requests for the 2023-2024 school year (Fiscal Year 2024) during its meeting on Feb. 16, 2023.

Important Message from the Superintendent and Board Chair – January 28, 2023

We would like to take a moment to address the events in Memphis, Tennessee that led to the death of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after an encounter with five police officers. We felt moved to send this message because of our unwavering beliefs of extending humanity towards others in all situations. It is […]

Message from the Superintendent: In Response to National and Global Acts of Antisemitism

The following message was sent by the Superintendent to families and staff. I have been made aware by members of our local Jewish community and HCPSS staff of their fears related to ongoing acts of antisemitism both nationally and locally. I want all students, families, staff and community members to know that the Howard County […]

Message from the Superintendent: Important Health & Safety Message

In a continuing effort to keep our schools, offices and classrooms as healthy as possible, HCPSSs remind everyone that all HCPSS students and staff must stay home if they are experiencing symptom(s) associated with any communicable disease, including the seasonal flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

Message from the Superintendent: Recent School Threats, Oct. 17, 2022

The following statement was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano to school system students, families and staff on Oct. 17, 2022, regarding recent school threats.

Threat and Lockdown at River Hill High School, Oct. 4, 2022

A statement by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on October 4, 2022, regarding a possible threat of violence directed at River Hill High School.

Message from the Superintendent: Proposed Attendance Area Adjustment Plan

Statement from Superintendent Martirano following the Sept. 1, 2022, presentation of his redistricting recommendation to the Board of Education to open High School #13 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Kicking off a Wonderful New 2022-2023 School Year

The following was included in a message sent to families by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on Aug. 26, 2022

Message from the Superintendent on School Safety, May 24, 2022

The following statement was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on May 24, 2022, in response to that day’s act of school violence and loss of life at Robb Elementary School in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in Texas.