HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committee by Sept. 20, 2024
September 10th, 2024
HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the following SY24-25 Policy Advisory Committee: Policy 2020 Policy Development and Adoption.
Survey: Student Personal Technology in Schools, Through Sept. 20, 2024
September 5th, 2024
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is currently evaluating student personal technology devices in schools and encourages all stakeholders to complete a survey to better inform the advisory workgroup and school system leadership considering this topic.
Supporting Howard County Students Following Georgia School Shooting, Sept. 4, 2024
September 4th, 2024
The following message was shared with HCPSS families on Sept. 4, 2024.
HCPSS Strategic Planning Community Meetings, Sept. 9, 10 & 17, 2024
August 28th, 2024
HCPSS students, families, staff and community members are invited to attend one of three scheduled meetings to inform the school system’s new strategic plan by providing input about stakeholder values during this virtual, hour-long opportunity facilitated by HCPSS staff.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Curriculum Advisory Committees by Sept. 13, 2024
August 28th, 2024
The Howard County Public School System 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.
2024-2025 Parent Academy Kickoff, Sept. 25, 2024
August 28th, 2024
HCPSS parents, guardians and family members are invited to join HCPSS Superintendent Willliam J. Barnes, school system leaders and community organizations for this valuable information night to prepare for a successful academic year.
Suspension of Board of Education Policy 1025, Aug. 28, 2024
August 28th, 2024
Howard County Public School System Superintendent William J. Barnes is suspending implementation of Howard County Board of Education Policy 1025 Title IX Sexual Harassment as the language in the current policy is inconsistent with recent changes to federal regulation and court actions.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Strategic Planning Advisory Committee by Sept. 3, 2024
August 26th, 2024
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites citizens to take an active role in providing input to the development of a new Strategic Plan. The knowledge, experience and perspective shared by community stakeholders is used to improve the strategic planning input process and ensure transparency at every stage of the committee’s work.
Superintendent Update on Student Transportation, Aug. 23, 2024
August 23rd, 2024
The following updates on student transportation were shared with HCPSS families by HCPSS Superintendent William J. Barnes on August 23, 2024
HCPSS Seeks Members for LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee by Sept. 20, 2024
August 23rd, 2024
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is currently seeking members to participate on its LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee. Any community member who has an interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ HCPSS students are encouraged to apply for participation.