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  • Budget

    Gain information about the HCPSS operating budget process, including a schedule and related documents

  • Report Bullying

    Access HCPSS’ bullying reporting tool, which allows students, parents and staff to easily and confidentially report incidents

  • Student Well-Being

    Learn how HCPSS promotes mental health and well-being, and find essential resources

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  • Academics

    Find out what we offer for K-12 instruction, Career Academies, 21st Century learning and more

  • Supports

    Read about the ways the school system and staff support students every day

  • School Information

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News Highlights

Message from the Superintendent

HCPSS Athletics Incidents

A message from HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano addresses recent incidents at some HCPSS sporting events, “please show respect for players, band members, and cheerleaders, respect for coaches, respect for officials, and respect for those around you.”

Read the Superintendent’s full message →

HCPSS Student RTA Bus Pass photo.

Free RTA Bus Passes for Students

HCPSS partnered with Howard County Government and the Regional Transit Authority of Central Maryland to provide free RTA bus passes to students. Passes will support students who use public transportation to get to destinations throughout the county, and are not intended to take the place of school buses transport.

Learn more about RTA passes for students →

Our Organization

  • Board of Education

    The Board provides leadership for excellence in teaching and learning by fostering a climate for deliberative change through policy and community engagement

  • Superintendent

    Dr. Michael J. Martirano considers himself a teacher first and foremost, and believes children must be at the center of all decision-making

  • Central Office Staff Directory

    Search for Central Office staff contact information via name, department or phone number

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410-313-6600
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410-313-6693
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410-313-6682
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“If we take care of our children and their well-being, and nurture and believe in them, academic achievement will take care of itself. We must understand our children first, because in order to teach a child well you must know a child well.”
Dr. Michael Martirano, HCPSS Superintendent