HCPSSHCPSS Schools Recognized for LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity
Five HCPSS schools recently earned Rainbow Ribbons from the Community Allies of Rainbow Youth (CARY) for their work to create affirming and inclusive school communities for LGBTQIA+ students.
HCPSS Seeking Highly Qualified and Inspired Leaders, Apply by June 18, 2024
Update: HCPSS Extends Application Deadline on Two Executive Vacancies → The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking highly qualified people who want to engage in meaningful and impactful work on behalf of children. HCPSS is currently accepting applications for the following organizational leadership positions: Chief Academic Officer Chief Schools Officer Chief Operations Officer Chief […]
Changes in Social Media and Gaming Access on HCPSS-Issued Chromebooks Effective July 1, 2024
In February, HCPSS announced a change to Instagram access on the HCPSS instructional network. Upon further review, HCPSS is making additional changes regarding student access to social media and gaming sites to eliminate student distraction during the school day and alleviate parent concerns about how students use their school-issued devices at home.
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, June 11, 2024
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 11 to discuss negotiations. The meeting will begin in open session to close, and the Board will not return to open session. Community members should email aharrison@hcpss.org to observe the open session only. Additional Board information is available […]
HCPSS Seeks Members of Mathematics Advisory Committee
HCPSS Mathematics (Academic) Advisory Committee (MAC) is looking to add some new members to the committee.
HCPSS Names First-Ever ESOL Teachers and Administrator of the Year
HCPSS has named its first-ever English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teachers and Administrator of the Year.
Celebrating 20 Years of Simulated Congressional Hearings in Howard County
This May marked the 20th year that Howard County Public School System 5th graders have participated in Simulated Congressional Hearings (SCH). What began as a pilot program at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School (TRES) in 2003 today is part of the social studies curriculum for every HCPSS 5th grader.
Summer Job Fairs, June 24 and July 24, 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.
Howard County Students Excel in MESA State Competition
Several Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) schools took home top honors at the Maryland State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Day competitions held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in May. More than 40 students from seven HCPSS schools took part in the competition, which brought together students from eight Maryland school districts and some private schools.
Celebration of Excellence Honors Graduating Black and African-American Students
The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE), in partnership with HCPSS and HCPSS’ Black Student Achievement Program, recently hosted its annual Celebration of Excellence event, recognizing Black and African-American students who maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average throughout their high school careers.