HCPSSHCPSS News
Parents – Don’t Miss Important Messages! →
Multilingual Parent Leadership Program Application Deadline Oct. 1, 2026 →
Lake Elkhorn’s Kacy Valentine Named 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year Finalist →
Fall 2026 Training Program for Parents/Guardians of Anxious Students →
Community Voices Help Shape the Future of Special Education in HCPSS →
HCPSS Begins Construction on Dedicated Pre-K Early Learning Center →
Get to Know Kory Hiel, Assistant Principal, Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School →
Hammond HS Awarded 2025-2026 Sportsmanship Cup →
HCPSS Recognizes Music Educators of the Year →
New ARTsite Sculpture on Display at Howard County Department of Education →
HCPSS Celebrates Newly Accredited Prekindergarten Programs →
System
2026-2027 School Year
General information on the 2026-2027 school year is available online. Schools will share their specific details with families.
System
Emergency Closing Procedures
In emergency situations, information will be shared with the community through the HCPSS website, email and text, and the HCPSS hotline.
Staff
HCPSS Names 2026 Principal and Teachers of the Year
Congratulations Principal of the Year Dan Notari (Cradlerock ES) and Teachers of the Year Samantha Mathis (West Friendship ES) and Kacy Valentine (Lake Elkhorn MS)!