HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committees by July 30, 2025
July 9th, 2025
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites county residents to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of Policy Advisory Committees. Committee members serve a vital function on these policy committees by sharing knowledge, experiences, and perspectives during the committee’s work.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Curriculum Advisory Committees by Aug. 1, 2025
July 9th, 2025
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks new members for curriculum advisory committees. Curriculum advisories serve as a forum for sharing ideas, information, and concerns, as well as suggesting initiatives for continuous improvement and academic excellence in HCPSS.
HCPSS Kickoff to Build On School/Family/Community Relationships, Aug. 16, 2025
July 3rd, 2025
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will host a Family Academy Kickoff on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m.-noon at Guilford Park High School, 8500 Ridgelys Run Road, Jessup.
Staying Healthy and Safe This Summer
July 3rd, 2025
We hope all students and their families are enjoying the summer break and staying safe. With the upcoming Independence Day holiday this week, HCPSS collaborated with the Howard County Health Department, Police Department, and Department of Fire and Rescue Services to uplift a few safety reminders to ensure everyone stays safe this summer. Staying Safe […]
HCPSS Seeks Members for World Language Advisory Committee by Aug. 11, 2025
July 1st, 2025
HCPSS seeks new members for its World Language Advisory Committee. Interested stakeholders should complete a brief online interest survey no later than August 11, 2025.
HCPSS Implements New Special Education Positions and Programming, July 1, 2025
July 1st, 2025
Superintendent Bill Barnes and Acting Executive Director of Special Education Jennifer Riccardi announced a plan to increase the capacity of special educators to help meet student needs through the addition of new and repurposed positions.
Update to Board of Education Policy 9060, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Compliance: Section 504, Implementation Procedures, June 30, 2025
June 30th, 2025
The following was shared directly with families whose students have a Section 504 plan.
Board of Education Adopts FY26 Operating & Capital Budgets
June 16th, 2025
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2025–2026 school year (FY 2026).
Howard County Students Take Home Top Honors in 2025 State MESA Competition
May 28th, 2025
Several Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) schools took home top honors at the Maryland State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Day competition held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in May. The competition brings together students from eight Maryland school districts and some private schools. HCPSS students participated in several different science, […]
Budget Update from the Superintendent, May 27, 2025
May 27th, 2025
The following was issued by Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent Bill Barnes on May 27, 2025