Board of Education Member Delmont-Small Steps Down, Feb. 1, 2023

Howard County Board of Education member Christina Delmont-Small is stepping down from her position as a Board of Education member effective immediately. Following her first term that began in 2016, Delmont-Small is leaving the Board to be able to focus her attention on the responsibilities of a new job she recently accepted. She currently represents District 1 in Howard County.

Apprenticeship Maryland Academy Info Session, March 7, 2023

Current 11th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an in-person information session on the HCPSS Apprenticeship Maryland Academy, Tuesday, March 7th at 6:00 pm. The event will be held at the HCPSS Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City.

Howard Community College Student Theatre Presents “Miss Electricity” to HCPSS Elementary Schools

Howard Community College’s (HCC) Student Theatre partnered with Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) to present children’s theatre production “Miss Electricity” at select elementary schools. In the production, ten-year-old Violet is determined to show the world how special she is, and becomes accidentally extraordinary when she’s struck by lightning – twice – and gains control over all things electric.

HCPSS Seeks Citizen Members for Ethics Panel by Jan. 26, 2023

The Howard County Board of Education is seeking to fill an opening on the Howard County Public School System’s Ethics Panel. Any Howard County resident who is at least 18 years of age is eligible to serve on the Ethics Panel.

2023 Summer Programs In-Person Registration Support

HCPSS staff will provide in-person assistance for current HCPSS families who need help submitting their Synergy online enrollment requests for the registration-based summer programs.

Howard County Dance Festival, Jan. 28, 2023

Howard County Public School System will host the 2023 Howard County Dance Festival on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. at Atholton High School. The event will feature performances by all 12 HCPSS high school dance companies and the 2022-2023 All-County Dance Performance Ensemble.

HCPSS/The Council of Elders Academy, Jan. 28, 2023

The Council of Elders of the Black Community in Howard County (TCOE) in collaboration with HCPSS will host a TCOE Community Academy on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

2023 Summer Programs Registration to Open Feb. 1, 2023

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

G/T Advisory Seeks Nominations for Educator Recognition, Due March 3, 2023

Now through March 3, families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched the educational experience of advanced-level learners. ALL educators for whom submissions are received will be recognized.

“Get to Know HCPSS” Virtual Teacher Recruitment Event, Jan. 26. 2023

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will host a virtual teacher recruitment event on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. The event, “Get to Know HCPSS,” will provide attendees the opportunity to virtually meet with current teachers and leaders in HCPSS and learn what it is like to teach in a school system that values diversity, equity, academic success and social emotional well-being.