News Stories

Message from the Superintendent: Follow Up to Jan. 8 School Closing

January 8th, 2025

The following was sent to the HCPSS community by HCPSS Superintendent Bill Barnes on Jan. 8, 2025: I hope you and your families are staying safe during this weather event. I wanted to share additional information regarding my decision to close schools today. It is always my intention to open schools on scheduled days and […]

Friends of Education Award Nomination Period Open Through Feb. 19, 2025

January 2nd, 2025

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Friends of Education Award. The 2025 nomination deadline is February 19, 2025.

HCPSS Class of 2025 Graduation Window: May 19-30, 2025

November 14th, 2024

HCPSS today announced the window for the Class of 2025 high school graduations as Monday, May 19-Friday, May 30, 2025. No graduations will be held on weekends or on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.

HCPSS Operating Budget Community Conversation , Nov. 19, 2024

October 30th, 2024

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is hosting a virtual community conversation on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, from 7: 00 to 8:00 pm. Registration is required.

Update from the Superintendent on School Safety, Oct. 24, 2024

October 24th, 2024

The following message was shared by HCPSS Superintendent Bill Barnes on Oct. 24, 2024

Message from the Superintendent: School Safety Follow Up

October 17th, 2024

Español | 中文 | 한국어 The following message was shared by HCPSS Superintendent Bill Barnes to staff, students, families and community on Oct. 17, 2024: Yesterday I emailed our staff and families with disturbing news that a student had been arrested as a suspect in a recent homicide. Today I was invited by Howard County […]

Virtual Open House: Learn About HCPSS Special Education Career Opportunities, Oct. 23, 2024

October 2nd, 2024

The Office of Human Resources and the Department of Special Education are hosting a virtual open house on Oct. 23, 2024 focused on career opportunities in HCPSS Special Education.

Superintendent Statement on Controversial Issues and Student Rights

September 25th, 2024

The following message was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Bill Barnes on Sept. 25, 2024, and shared with HCPSS staff, students, families and community members. As I begin my term as Superintendent, I am grateful for the continued collaboration and advocacy of stakeholders on behalf of students. Most times, our collaborative efforts align seamlessly and have […]

Worthington Elementary School Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School

September 25th, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized Worthington Elementary School as one of 356 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. Worthington was selected for the Exemplary High Performing Schools category, which honors the state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.

Student Personal Technology Community Conversation, Oct. 1, 2024

September 18th, 2024

Español | 中文 | 한국어 The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites students, families, staff and community members to participate in a community conversation about student personal technology use in school on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Reservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Road, Fulton. The event will follow a […]