Important Information Regarding Measles in Howard County

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and Howard County Health Department (HCHD) have confirmed a case of measles in a Howard County resident. The school system has not received any indication the confirmed case is an HCPSS student or staff member.

Expectations for March 31, Eid al-Fitr

This is a reminder that schools will be open for students on March 31, 2025, as a makeup day for inclement weather. Unfortunately, that date falls on a day that some members of our community may be celebrating Eid al-Fitr, an important holiday for our Muslim neighbors. There were two alternative dates considered to make […]

Staff Focus: Jennifer Hlavka, Coordinator, National Board Certification & Teacher Career Pathways

Jennifer Hlavka supports teachers in a number of ways, including managing the district’s teacher leadership initiatives and pathways; overseeing the Instructional Mentoring program for new and non-tenured teachers; and helping teachers achieve and renew National Board Certification.

Cedar Lane School to Host Plant Palooza, May 9, 2025

The Cedar Lane School (CLS)—located at 1630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton—will host “Plant Palooza” Thursday, May 1–Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., as well as Friday, May 9 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Junior/Senior Art and Photo Exhibition, April 5-27, 2025

The public is invited to attend the 35th annual HCPSS Junior/Senior Art and Photo Exhibition, being held April 5-27 at the Howard Community College Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center (10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia). The exhibition will feature artwork by select HCPSS 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in advanced art and photography courses. […]

Judges Needed for Howard County History Day – March 22, 2025

The Office of Secondary Social Studies and the Gifted & Talented Education Program are seeking judges for History Day 2025, being held at Guilford Park High on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Judges are asked to be present from from approximately 8 a.m.-1:00 p.m. that day to evaluate HCPSS middle and high school project entries based […]

HCPSS Seeks Applications for Resource Reevaluation Committee by April 30, 2025

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking HCPSS high school students (grades 9-11 in SY25-26 and SY26-27); parents/guardians of students who will be enrolled in HCPSS schools through June, 2027; Howard County residents; and HCPSS school-based, certificated employees to join the Resource Reevaluation Committee (RRC). Policy 8040 – Selection of Instructional Materials allows […]

Advanced Programs Advisory Seeks Nominations for Educator Recognition, Due March 28, 2025

The annual HCPSS Educator Recognition Program, sponsored by the Advanced Programs Advisory Committee, celebrates educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment to the needs of advanced-level learners and/or the Howard County G/T Education Program. Families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, school counselor, administrator, achievement liaison or HCPSS-affiliated […]

Special Education Resource Fair, March 15, 2025

HCPSS will host a Special Education Resource Fair on Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cedar Lane School (11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD). The free event will provide families with information available from the community and HCPSS to support their students receiving special education and related services. Attendees will have the opportunity […]

Howard County Reports Graduation Rate for Class of 2024 Above State Average

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, the Maryland State Department of Education released graduation and dropout rates for the Class of 2024. The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Class of 2024 achieved a graduation rate of 93.54%, 5.94 percentage points better than the State average of 87.6% and .97 percentage points above the HCPSS Class […]