Introduction of New High School and Middle School Courses, Feedback Accepted Through August 1, 2025

Howard County Public School staff, students, families, and community members are invited to suggest new middle or high school courses each year. To propose a new middle or high school course, please complete this short form by Friday, August 1, 2025, for consideration during the upcoming school year. New courses are added to the course […]

HCPSS Students Take Home Honors at Maryland FFA Convention

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

HCPSS 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.