Important Transportation Reminders & Updates, Aug. 14, 2023

As we approach the start of the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, August 28, the Howard County Public School System is providing updates for families on several transportation-related items.

Getting Ready for 2023-2024: Communications & Technology

Throughout the next few weeks, we will share a series of Getting Ready for 2023-2024 emails on various topics, including back-to-school basics, new and important items, and more. Please see below for details on school and districtwide communications. Previous back to school messages can be found online. Additional information related to the 2023-2024 school year […]

Forty-Seven HCPSS Students Commit to Apprenticeships During Apprenticeship Maryland Signing Day

On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 47 Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seniors took part in the Apprenticeship Maryland Signing Day, committing to participate in the Apprenticeship Maryland Program over the next year.

HCPSS’ Heather Moraff Named 2023 Maryland Outstanding Elementary School AP of the Year

The Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) named Heather Moraff, current principal of Hammond Elementary School, the Outstanding Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year.

Guilford Park High School Ribbon Cutting and Opening Event, Aug. 12, 2023

Howard County’s newest high school, Guilford Park High School (GPHS), located at 8500 Ridgely’s Run Road, Jessup, MD, will open its doors to the public on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 where students, staff, and families will have an opportunity to tour the school and participate in several activities to kick off the 2023-2024 school year.

New High School and Middle School Courses Proposals Accepted Through August 11, 2023

Each year, Howard County staff, students, families, and community members are invited to suggest new middle or high school courses. To propose a new middle or high school course for consideration, please complete this short online form no later than Friday, August 11, 2023.

Patapsco Middle School Establishes New Mentorship Program

Patapsco Middle School has partnered with The D.R.II.P (Deconstructing habits, Reconstructing life, Investing In Play) Youth Program to offer a life skills mentorship program for students. Under the terms of the partnership, D.R.II.P will conduct a mentorship program that assists students with relationship-building, empowerment, managing emotions and career readiness.

Howard County Schools Excel in 2023 State STEM Competitions

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 on May 13. In addition, students from Patapsco Middle School qualified to represent the state in the MESA national competition being held later this month in Albuquerque, N.M.

Challenge Day Provides Opportunities for Cedar Lane Students to Shine

Cedar Lane School (CLS) students, families and staff gathered at the school on Friday, June 2 to celebrate Challenge Day, the school’s annual event in which students participate in a variety of activities and athletic challenges and demonstrate the progress they have made throughout the school year. This was the first in-person Challenge Day since being paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HCPSS Seeks Members for Mathematics (Academic) Advisory Committee by August 4, 2023

The Howard County Public School System is seeking Howard County high school students, parents/guardians, community members, and staff to join the HCPSS Mathematics (Academic) Advisory Committee (MAC). The mission of the Mathematics Advisory Committee is to give support, lend its collective insights and advice to, and advocate for the HCPSS mathematics program.