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 […]

HCPSS Announces Completion of FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Annual Audit With No Internal Control Findings

he Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has received an unmodified opinion from its external auditor, SB & Company, LLC, which is included in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The unmodified opinion signifies that the HCPSS financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Board of Education to Meet in Closed Session, Nov. 8, 2023

The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Closed Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. to obtain legal advice.

HCPSS Presents Fiscal Outlook for FY 2025 Operating Budget; Launches Redesigned Budget Site

At the Board of Education meeting held on Thursday, Oct. 26, Chief Administrative Officer Jahantab Siddiqui and Executive Director of the Budget Darin Conforti presented the fiscal outlook for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Operating Budget in an effort to share information earlier in the FY25 Operating Budget development process with the Board, decision makers, and the community.