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Board of Education Budget Adoption and Meeting

The Board will meet May 26 to adopt the budget at 3, followed by a regular meeting at 4 and 7 p.m.

Watch the meeting →

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News Highlights

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Class of 2022 Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held May 26-June 3 in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held in person at that school.

View the graduation ceremony schedule →

blue and yellow muted background with text overlay stating: free summer meals, weekdays June 27-August 12 at select locations countywide

HCPSS Free Summer Meals

HCPSS will run its free summer meal program weekdays, June 27-Aug. 12, 2022. Meals will be served from 12:30-2 p.m. at Laurel Woods ES, Oakland Mills MS, Thomas Viaduct MS, Howard HS and the East Columbia library.

Details on the 2022 summer meals →

graphic of health concepts with text overlay: HCPSS 2021-2022 School Year Health & Safety Efforts

Health & Safety Updates

The health and safety of all students and staff is of the utmost concern. Read more online for HCPSS efforts regarding health and safety measures for students, staff, families, schools and offices.

Learn more about health and safety →

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

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410-313-6600
Human Resources:
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