Press Releases

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 […]

Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, June 7, 2024

The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 8:00 a.m., Friday, June 7 to discuss negotiations.

Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting, June 4, 2024

The Howard County Board of Education will hold a virtual closed meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 to discuss Personnel-Superintendent Contract.

Board of Education Adopts FY25 Operating & Capital Budgets

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2024–2025 school year (FY 2025).

Howard County Board of Education Names Bill Barnes as Superintendent

The Howard County Board of Education announced today (05/23/2024) at a public meeting that current Acting Superintendent for the Howard County Public School System, William J. Barnes, will become the permanent superintendent, effective July 1, 2024.

HCPSS Superintendent Search Stakeholder Sessions, April 3-4, 2024

Continuing its efforts to elicit stakeholder feedback on the search for a permanent Superintendent, the Howard County Board of Education will hold two public stakeholder sessions, April 3 and 4. Sessions will be held in person, and the April 4 session will be streamed live. Seating is limited and registration is required. (Details below) Stakeholders […]

Board of Education Adopts Requested FY 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets, and FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program

The Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating and Capital Budget Requests for the 2024-2025 school year (Fiscal Year 2025) during its meeting on March 7, 2024.

HCPSS Acting Superintendent Presents 2024-2025 Operating Budget Proposal

Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent William J. Barnes presented his proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY 2025) to the Board of Education on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

HCPSS Acting Superintendent Stresses Dignity, Compassion and Respect During FY 2025 Operating Budget Preview

Howard County Public School System Acting Superintendent William Barnes presented a preview of his proposed operating budget for the HCPSS fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY 2025) to the Board of Education on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

Howard County Board of Education Names Acting Superintendent

The Howard County Board of Education announced that Howard County Public School System Chief Academic Officer Bill Barnes will serve as the HCPSS Acting Superintendent beginning Thursday, Jan. 10, 2024, coinciding with the retirement of current Superintendent, Dr. Michael Martirano.