HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Students Named 2026 Carson Scholars
March 18th, 2026
Thirty-one Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students have been recognized as 2026 Carson Scholars for demonstrating outstanding commitment to academics, leadership and serving others. The HCPSS honorees include 12 first-time Carson Scholars and 19 Recognized (returning) Scholars.
HCPSS Seeks Resident Members for Ethics Panel by April 8, 2026
March 12th, 2026
The Howard County Board of Education is seeking to fill multiple openings on the Howard County Public School System’s Ethics Panel. The Ethics Panel oversees the school system’s Ethics Regulations, advises the Board on matters related to conflict of interest and financial disclosure, and provides advisory opinions to employees on the applicability of the Ethics […]
Class of 2026 Graduation Dates Forthcoming
March 10th, 2026
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school graduation ceremonies have long been held at Merriweather Post Pavilion (MPP). HCPSS is fortunate to have a local venue like Merriweather that allows graduation ceremonies to be held under cover providing protection from rain, and shade in sunny and high temperature days, etc. Ceremonies at MPP also […]
Get to Know Sophia Quirk, Instructional Facilitator, Community Schools and Title I
February 27th, 2026
The HCPSS Get To Know series features school system leaders who answer a mix of personal and professional questions in an effort to let employees, students and families get to know them better. Why did you choose to work in education? I’ve always known I’d wanted to be an educator. I was first inspired to […]
Special Education Resource Fair, March 14, 2026
February 3rd, 2026
HCPSS will host a Special Education Resource Fair on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cedar Lane School (11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton). The free event will provide families with information from the community and HCPSS to support their students receiving special education and related services. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect […]
HBCU College and Career Fair, March 7, 2026
February 3rd, 2026
Open to all interested students and families, HCPSS will host its second annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College and Career Fair Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Guilford Park High School, 8500 Ridgelys Run Road, Jessup. HBCU representatives will be onsite to provide students and families with information on admissions, scholarships, […]
HCPSS Family Empowerment Academy Supports Student Success, Sessions to Be Held March 2026
February 3rd, 2026
The Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS) new Family Empowerment Academy, offered through HCPSS’ Black Student Achievement Program, is designed to equip parents and guardians with practical strategies, resources, and insights to support their children’s academic, social, and emotional success. The academy will take place on four consecutive Saturdays (March 7-28) from 9-10:30 a.m. at […]
Student Safety in Preparation to Return to School Following Inclement Weather Closures
February 1st, 2026
The information below is provided in an effort to ensure student safety during winter weather. Additional guidance on student safety in winter weather is available online. HCPSS Operations staff, County partners and neighborhood communities have worked extremely hard all week and over the weekend to clear parking lots, paths, and sidewalks. However, less than ideal […]
BLM Instructional Resources
January 29th, 2026
To align with the Howard County Board of Education’s Resolution to promote the Black Lives Matter (BLM) at School 2026, HCPSS has created five optional lessons for middle and high school classes that teachers may implement under the direction of their school-based administration. Lesson One – Students are introduced to the historic context for and […]
Dance & Music Performances for Jan. 31 Rescheduled for Feb. 7, 2026
January 29th, 2026
Due to Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) school closures and continued inclement weather, several dance and music performances scheduled for Saturday, January 31 have been rescheduled for Saturday, February 7. This includes: Howard County Dance Festival Solo & Ensemble Festival Please note the Elementary School Cantus and Lyric Concert has been canceled and will […]