HCPSS Congratulates 76 National Board Certified Teachers

HCPSS recognizes 76 teachers who achieved certification in December 2022—22 first-time achievers and 54 who renewed their certification. National Board Certification (NBC) is the highest-level credential in the educational profession.

Youth Opportunity Fair – April 15, 2023

Connecting youth and young adults ages 14-24 with leadership, volunteer, recreation and job opportunities, the Youth Opportunity Fair will be held on April 15 at Oakland Mills High School.

Maryland State Department of Education Releases 2022 School Report Cards

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) today released its 2022 Maryland School Report Card, containing data about all schools in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and across the state of Maryland. HCPSS educators leverage the data provided in the reports to inform instruction and school improvement plans and identify supports needed to help students thrive in the classroom.

Dual Enrollment Gives Students a “JumpStart” on College

For students who plan to attend college—or even for students who are just thinking about it—HCPSS’ JumpStart Dual Enrollment program is a way to earn college credits while still in high school. JumpStart is a partnership between HCPSS and Howard Community College (HCC) that expands options for high school students to gain college credits, explore possible careers and even earn an associate degree.

Staff Focus: Amy Miller, School Social Worker, Homewood Center

Amy Miller is one of four licensed school social workers at HCPSS’ Homewood Center, where she serves as a leader of the school’s Bridges Program. In that capacity, Miller provides therapy to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) who struggle with social and emotional challenges ranging from anxiety and depression to autism, mood disorders, and psychiatric conditions that affect their well-being and academic performance.

“Elevating Equity in Schools” Film Screening and Mini-Conference, March 17-18, 2023

HCPSS, in partnership with several Howard County organizations, will host two free events this month: a screening and discussion of the 2019 documentary “Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools” on Friday, March 17 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center and a mini-conference on Saturday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Long Reach High School.

Howard County Reports Record High Graduation Rate for Class of 2022

The HCPSS Class of 2022 achieved a graduation rate of 94.59%, a 1.81 percentage point increase from the Class of 2019. The HCPSS 2022 graduation rate exceeds the 2022 Maryland average of 86.3 percent and is the highest rate since 2011.

2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 6, 2023

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year begins March 6, 2023. Parents/guardians of children who will be five on or before September 1, 2023, must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.

2023 Summer Programs Registration to Reopen March 1, 2023

Online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students will reopen Wednesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Enrollment requests can be made by a parent, guardian, school counselor or school achievement liaison made via HCPSS Connect Synergy.

A Closer Look at the HCPSS Pre-K Experience

HCPSS offers 14 half-day and 17 full-day prekindergarten programs for students who meet certain criteria. To get a closer look at the HCPSS pre-k experience, read about a day at Laurel Woods Elementary School, home to one of HCPSS’ full-day pre-K programs.