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HCPSS 2023 Summer Programs Temporary Employment Opportunity
April 3rd, 2023
The Howard County Public School System is hiring for a variety of academic and enrichment programs each summer.
HCPSS Students Take Home Honors at Maryland FFA Convention
July 9th, 2025
Eight students enrolled in HCPSS’ Agricultural Science Academy and the Howard County FFA Chapter participated in the Maryland FFA Convention, held in June. Five of those students took home honors at the convention
Virtual Open House – Career Opportunities in Special Education, June 4, 2025
May 23rd, 2025
HCPSS is hosting a virtual open house, showing career opportunities in Special Education.
ARL Greenhouse Plant Sale – April 30-May 14, 2025
April 30th, 2025
The greenhouse at HCPSS’ Applications and Research Lab (10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City) will be open to the public and selling plants weekdays from 3-4:30 p.m. between April 30 and May 14, 2025 (excluding Wednesday, May 7), and on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, patio pots, and hanging baskets […]
Staff Focus: Grace Dellinger, Career Readiness Advisor
December 4th, 2024
Grace Dellinger (left) helps a student explore careers in construction using a virtual reality headset. Every day is different for Grace Dellinger, who works at Oakland Mills Middle and High schools. She spends some days helping students with their college applications and lining up community members to speak to students about their careers; and other […]
New Partnership Supports HCPSS LGBTQIA+ Initiatives
October 1st, 2024
HCPSS has signed a partnership agreement with Plot Twist Horse Farm to promote a creative, inclusive and welcoming environment for students and families. Through the partnership, Plot Twist Horse Farm will support support HCPSS LGBTQIA+ initiatives.
Howard County Teacher Salaries Increase for the 2024–2025 School Year
July 16th, 2024
Howard County teachers will receive an average salary increase of 4.7% through salary scale and cost-of-living increases for the 2024-2025 school year as ratified in the master agreement between the Howard County Education Association (HCEA) and the Board of Education at its June 20 meeting. Based on current salary scales, the salary increase for some teachers will be as high as 5.9% while those already at the top of the scale will receive the cost-of-living increase of 2.25%.
Summer Job Fairs, June 24 and July 24, 2024
May 31st, 2024
HCPSS will host a Summer Jobs Fair on Monday, June 24 at Wilde Lake Middle School (10481 Cross Fox Ln, Columbia) and on Wednesday, July 24 at Burleigh Manor Middle School (4200 Centennial Ln, Ellicott City). The fair will run noon-4 p.m. on both days.
Laurel Woods ES/Sheehy Toyota Partnership Provides Student and Staff Support at Every Turn
May 28th, 2024
Over the past year, Sheehy Toyota of Laurel has found a wide variety of ways to support students and staff at Laurel Woods Elementary School. The partnership was formalized in April, outlining plans for Sheehy Toyota’s continued support for LWES and participation in HCPSS’ Apprenticeship Program.
HCPSS Students Receive Hands-On Experience at Howard County Medical Center
April 11th, 2024
This is the first year Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students in the at the Applications and Research Lab (ARL) are collaborating with Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) to get hands-on observation experience in different areas of the hospital, which helps students gain exposure and explore their interests.