News Stories

Board of Education Adopts FY25 Operating & Capital Budgets

May 23rd, 2024

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

May 23rd, 2024

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.

Applications and Research Lab to Host Plant Sale April 29-May 9, 2024

April 23rd, 2024

The Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) will host a plant sale at the ARL greenhouse Monday, April 29-Thursday, May 9 (weekdays only) from 3-4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Letter from the Superintendent Regarding High School Proms

April 10th, 2024

The following message was shared with high school families by HCPSS Acting Superintendent William J. Barnes regarding prom season and student safety.

2024-2025 Bus Transportation Registration Opens April 8, 2024

April 4th, 2024

Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation are asked to register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process will open at 9 a.m. Monday, April 8 through May 31, and will be completed online via HCPSS Connect Synergy.

2023-2024 Last Day of School Scheduled

April 2nd, 2024

The last day of school for students in full-day Pre-K through grade 12 is now scheduled to be Friday, June 14, 2024. The last day for half-day Pre-K/RECC students is currently Tuesday, June 11.

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

March 26th, 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 […]