HCPSS Provides Multiple Opportunities for Students to Explore Computer Science

HCPSS students are exposed to computer science in various contexts throughout their educational careers. In addition to offering several technology-related courses, HCPSS participates in the annual Hour of Code.

Road to Kindergarten Workshops Begin Jan. 18, 2024

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2024? Please save the date and join us for an upcoming Road to Kindergarten parent information session. All sessions will run 6:30-7:30 p.m. and cover the same content.

Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy Spring 2024 Program

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA) will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3 through 12 based on course availability. The BSAP Saturday Math Academy has been in existence since 1992. The program was developed in response […]

Middle School Art Showcase Through Jan. 26

Members of the public are invited to see the Middle School Studio Art A Curricular Showcase, featuring artwork by 7th and 8th grade students from all HCPSS middle schools. Showcase hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. through Jan. 26 in the main hallway of the Howard County Department of Education.

HCPSS Students Engage with Bestselling Author at Howard County Library Event

Middle and high school students from several HCPSS schools recently met and engaged with bestselling young adult author Nic Stone during a field trip to the Howard County Library System’s (HCLS) East Columbia Branch.

HCPSS Superintendent Announces Sock Drive with Bright Minds Foundation

HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano Ed.D. announced an initiative in collaboration with Bright Minds Foundation to donate socks to Howard County children and families in need.

Guilford Park HS Students Plant Trees on GPHS Campus as Part of Howard County’s “Students Branching Out” Program

Guilford Park High School students planted trees around the softball field on the GPHS campus as part of the county’s Students Branching Out program, which engages Howard County students in local tree planting efforts.

HCPSS Celebrates Largest Multilingual Parent Leadership Program Cohort

Thirty-four Howard County Public School System parents recently graduated from HCPSS’ Multilingual Parent Leadership Program (MPLP), aimed at helping multilingual parents/guardians navigate the school system, develop the confidence to serve as advocates for their children, and prepare for leadership roles in schools and the community. This year’s group is the largest in the program’s 17-year history.

High School Advanced Research Program Information Night – Dec. 11, 2023

Parents/guardians of, and students in grades 8-11 are invited to attend a virtual information session on the HCPSS Advanced Research Program, which includes the high school Gifted and Talented Independent Research and Intern/Mentor courses.

Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling Open Through Nov. 17, 2023

The following message was sent to the HCPSS community on Nov. 10, 2023. Thank you for your patience as we worked with our vendor to resolve an issue with parent/teacher conference scheduling. Conference scheduling will reopen Monday, Nov. 13 at 8 a.m., and will close Friday, Nov. 17 at noon. If you did not previously […]