HCPSS Superintendent Statement on Student Transportation, Sept. 13, 2024

HCPSS Superintendent Barnes provide an update on Student Transportation.

HCPSS College Fair, Sept. 30, 2024

HCPSS, Howard Community College & the Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) are partnering to offer the second annual HCPSS College Fair on Monday, Sept. 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Howard Community College.

Veterans ES Teacher Receives National Civic Education Award

Veterans Elementary School (VES) fifth grade teacher Christian Pensiero recently was named a recipient of the 2024 American Civic Education Teacher Award (ACETA). She is one of only three teachers nationwide to win the award, which recognizes teachers who have shown exceptional expertise, dynamism and creativity in motivating students to learn about the Constitution, U.S. government at the federal, state and local levels, and public policy.

Complete Strategic Planning Survey by Sept. 20

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is building a new strategic plan for the future of our school system and wants to hear from our community. The final plan will reflect HCPSS’ ongoing commitment to educational equity, the five focus areas, Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future’s requirements, and stakeholder values. HCPSS families are asked to complete this survey by Friday, Sept. 20 to provide input about their values for the school system.

HCPSS Marching Band Showcase, Oct. 16 and 21, 2024

HCPSS will host its annual Marching Band Showcase from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16 and Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. The Oct. 16 event will take place at Reservoir High School; the Oct. 21 event will take place at Oakland Mills High School. Each night will feature a different slate of HCPSS marching bands.

HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committee by Sept. 20, 2024

HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the following SY24-25 Policy Advisory Committee: Policy 2020 Policy Development and Adoption.

Multilingual Parent Leadership Program Application Deadline Sept. 26, 2024

HCPSS’ Multilingual Parent Leadership Program (MPLP) will begin on Thursday, October 10. The six-week program is designed to help international parents navigate the school system and develop the confidence to serve as advocates for their children. The program also provides training for international parents to assume leadership roles in schools and the community.

Canvas Features that Support Families

HCPSS Connect is made up of several tools, including Synergy, Canvas and FamilyFile, all of which provide access to a variety of student information and classroom instructional tools. The information below highlights Canvas, the HCPSS Learning Management System, which is where parents/guardians and students can find upcoming assignments, assignment grades, and teacher-created information and instructional […]

New ARTsite Sculpture on Display at Howard County Department of Education

The Howard County Department of Education building has been selected as the site of “Metamorphosis, ”a 250-pound sculpture by artist Hanna Jubran. The sculpture was installed on Aug. 2 and is part of the Howard County Arts Council ARTsites annual public art exhibition.

Second Annual “Stuff the Bus” Event Provides School Supplies to Students in Need

Earlier this month, HCPSS’ education foundation, Bright Minds Foundation, partnered with Prepare for Success, WBAL (WBAL-WT, 98 Rock, and WBAL News Radio) and Walmart to host Howard County’s second annual “Stuff the Bus” event to collect school supply donations.