Multilingual Parent Leadership Program Application Deadline Jan. 26, 2024

The newest cohort of HCPSS’ Multilingual Parent Leadership Program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The six-week program is designed to help multilingual parents navigate the school system and develop the confidence to serve as advocates for their children. The program also provides training for multilingual parents to assume leadership roles in schools and the community.

HCPSS Seeks Vendors for Special Education and Early Intervention Resource Fair

The Howard County Public School System is now accepting vendor applications for the Special Education and Early Intervention Family Resource Fair to be held Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Cedar Lane School, 11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton. Organizations and businesses that provide services or resources to support students receiving special education and early intervention services are invited to participate.

HCPSS Students Named Among Top Scholars in National STEM Competition

Centennial High School students William Gao and Ishani Ghosh, and River Hill High School’s Eric Tang have been named among the top 300 scholars in the nation in the recent Regeneron Science Talent Search, a national science research competition for high school seniors.

Military Connected Family Night, Jan. 30, 2024

Bellows Spring Elementary School invites all HCPSS families to network and learn about the educational resources and supports available to military families.

HCPSS Announces Personnel and Reporting Changes

At the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, Acting Superintendent William J. Barnes announced that Dr. Caroline Walker will serve as Acting Chief Academic Officer. Prior to this assignment, Dr. Walker worked as a teacher, resource teacher, coordinator, director and most recently as Executive Director of Program Innovation and Student Well-Being in […]

Guilford Park High School Launches Dance Program, Builds Community

Guilford Park High School launched its dance program this fall. Under the direction of Heather Haffey, participants in the new program performed together on stage for the first time in December. Their next performance is scheduled for the spring.

Howard County Dance Festival to be Held January 27, 2024

The annual Howard County Dance Festival will take place on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 (snow date: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024) at 3 p.m. at Marriotts Ridge High School.

Therapy Dogs Bring Joy to All at Cedar Lane

Throughout the school year, students and staff at the Cedar Lane School (CLS) are visited by volunteers and dogs from Fidos for Freedom, a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization that provides service dogs, hearing dogs and therapy dogs to people with a host of different needs. The visits enable CLS students to practice communication, mobility, and social interaction skills and provide a source of joy to students, staff, and Fidos volunteers alike.

Community Building Night, Jan. 11, 2024

HCPSS’ Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Howard County Library System (HCLS) will host a community building night on Thursday, Jan. 11 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the HCLS East Columbia Branch (6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045).

“Girl Power” Program Builds Confidence, Friendships, and More

“Girl Power” is a mentoring program for elementary-age female students. Created by WKD Karate 4 Girls (WKDK4G) owner Monique Washington-Jones, the program teaches life skills like self-confidence, gratitude, relationship-building, and more.