HCPSSHCPSS Boundary Review Process Next Steps
Español | 中文 | 한국어 The HCPSS Boundary Review process will continue over the summer, with several opportunities for community input. Below are the next steps in the process: Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP), June 26 Presented at the June 12 Board of Education Meeting, the Board is scheduled to approve the EFMP for submission […]
HCPSS Visual Arts Educators Recognized for Excellence
In collaboration with the Maryland Art Education Association (MAEA), the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) recently recognized nine HCPSS art educators for their exemplary work with students and their commitment to excellence in art education.
2025-2026 Middle and High School Courses Available for Viewing, June 10-17, 2025
Courses for the 2025-2026 school year for current 5-11 grade students will be available to view in HCPSS Connect Synergy between Tuesday, June 10 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 17 4:00 p.m. Families and students are encouraged to review these courses and contact your assigned 2025-26 school if there is a concern. Please note that […]
HCPSS Students Named Semifinalists in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Five Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students are among only 11 students statewide who have been named semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
UPDATE: Board of Education to Hold Hybrid Budget Work Session, June 4, 2025
The Howard County Board of Education work session on the FY26 Operating & Capital Budgets & FY27-31 Capital Improvement Program, originally scheduled as a virtual meeting, has been changed to be hybrid. The work session will be broadcast live on Verizon 42 and Comcast 95 and live streamed online for anyone interested in accessing the […]
Update to Use of School Facilities Activity Periods
HCPSS has adjusted its use of school facilities activity periods to better align with high school sports and community partner schedules. Effective immediately, applications for the use of school facilities will be processed according to the following schedule: Activity Period Dates of Activity Period Application Submission Deadline Confirmation Provided to Requestor By Fall Aug. 15-Nov. […]
Howard County Students Take Home Top Honors in 2025 State MESA Competition
Several Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) schools took home top honors at the Maryland State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Day competition held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in May. The competition brings together students from eight Maryland school districts and some private schools. HCPSS students participated in several different science, […]
Virtual Open House – Career Opportunities in Special Education, June 4, 2025
HCPSS is hosting a virtual open house, showing career opportunities in Special Education.
Staff Focus: La Tanya Robinson, School Social Worker
School social worker La Tanya Robinson is responsible for the school-based mental health program at three HCPSS schools: Lisbon Elementary, Glenwood Middle, and Glenelg High School. She also runs the SPACE program for parents of anxious children.
HCPSS Recognized as Best Community for Music Education for Tenth Consecutive Year
For the 10th consecutive year, HCPSS has been identified as a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.