HCPSSPress Releases
Board of Education Closed Meeting Canceled, Jan. 13, 2025
The Howard County Board of Education’s closed meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, has been canceled.
HCPSS Superintendent Presents Proposed FY 2026 Operating Budget
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent William J. Barnes presented his proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 (FY 2026) to the Board of Education on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
Board of Education Jan. 8, 2025, Closed Meeting Canceled
The Howard County Board of Education’s closed meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, has been canceled.
Friends of Education Award Nomination Period Open Through Feb. 19, 2025
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Friends of Education Award. The 2025 nomination deadline is February 19, 2025.
Canceled: Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting for Oct. 17, 2024
The Howard County Board of Education’s Policy Committee meeting, scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, has been canceled.
Board of Education Closed Meeting for Sept. 23, 2024, Canceled
The Howard County Board of Education’s closed meeting scheduled for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, has been canceled.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committee by Sept. 20, 2024
HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the following SY24-25 Policy Advisory Committee: Policy 2020 Policy Development and Adoption.
New Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Launches 90-Day Plan
On Monday, July 1, 2024, his first official day on the job, Superintendent of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), William J. Barnes, launched a plan titled, “The First 90 Days” which details the priorities to begin the 2024-2025 school year.
HCPSS Extends Application Deadline on Two Executive Vacancies
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) extended the application deadline for the following positions to Friday, June 21, 2024: Chief Academic Officer Chief Equity and Innovation Officer The positions were originally posted requiring certain certifications not required for the position. While those credentials are commendable and would increase the appeal in a candidate, they […]
HCPSS Seeking Highly Qualified and Inspired Leaders, Apply by June 18, 2024
Update: HCPSS Extends Application Deadline on Two Executive Vacancies → The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking highly qualified people who want to engage in meaningful and impactful work on behalf of children. HCPSS is currently accepting applications for the following organizational leadership positions: Chief Academic Officer Chief Schools Officer Chief Operations Officer Chief […]