A Message from the Superintendent Regarding Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial, April 20, 2021

The following statement was issued to Howard County Public School System staff, students, families and community by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano on April 20, 2021.

Looking Forward to the New School Year

On August 25, I was privileged to welcome back our teachers to the start of the 2020–2021 school year and in just a few days I look forward to welcoming back our students.

Board of Education Work Session, Superintendent’s Opening Remarks, August 6, 2020

The following remarks were delivered by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano at the Board of Education virtual work session on fall reopening, August 6, 2020

Board of Education Meeting, Superintendent’s Fall Opening Report, July 9, 2020

The following remarks were delivered by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano at the Board of Education virtual meeting, July 9, 2020.

Board of Education Work Session, Superintendent’s Opening Remarks, July 16, 2020

The following remarks were delivered by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano at the Board of Education virtual work session on fall reopening, July 16, 2020

Message From the Superintendent: Responding to Recent Hateful Incidents

In this statement, Superintendent Martirano addresses recent incidents of racially charged, hateful, and biased activities on the part of HCPSS students.

Important Message from the Superintendent and Board Chair

The Board of Education and I have made a commitment to invest in restorative justice practices, anti-bullying resources, anti-bias and microaggressions training, and professional learning for leaders to operationalize equity in every building and office. Now more than ever, our commitment must not waver. Our school system, however, cannot do this alone and it is incumbent upon every individual in our community to take the initiative and have the tough, uncomfortable conversations that are necessary.

Food Distribution Update

No child in Howard County should have to go hungry. HCPSS is committed to strengthening our food delivery service so we can provide healthy and well-balanced meals to children during the school year and other breaks. During the extended closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have risen to the challenge of adapting to this unprecedented situation and providing students with much-needed meals.

Message From the Superintendent: Coronavirus Update

A message from Superintendent Martirano provides the HCPSS community with an update regarding the school system’s efforts to ensure the health and safety of its students and staff.

Superintendent Presents 2020 State of the Schools

On January 16, Superintendent Michael J. Martirano presented the State of the Howard County Public School System. Dr. Martirano celebrated accomplishments by teachers and staff, and detailed the collective work occurring to fulfill the targeted outcomes of HCPSS’ equity-based Strategic Call to Action.