HCPSSNews Stories
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.
Getting Ready for 2024-2025: Communications & Technology
August 14th, 2024
We’re excited to continue sharing a series of Getting Ready for 2024-2025 emails on various topics, including items of importance, system and school communications, technology and devices, and more.
Request Enrollment for Evening School, Through Sept. 6, 2024
August 12th, 2024
HCPSS’ Innovative Pathways (IP) Evening School Program is accepting enrollment requests through Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
Superintendent Message on Student Transportation, Aug. 9, 2024
August 9th, 2024
The following message was shared with HCPSS families by HCPSS Superintendent William J. Barnes on August 9, 2024.
Getting Ready for 2024-2025: Back to School Basics & Required Forms
August 8th, 2024
series of Getting Ready for 2024-2025 emails on various topics, including items of importance, system and school communications, technology and devices, and more.
Monitor Your Child’s HCPSS Chromebook Internet Access and Usage with Lightspeed
August 5th, 2024
Parents/guardians can monitor their child’s HCPSS Chromebook internet usage by signing up for Lightspeed Parent Notifications to receive a weekly email summary of their child’s usage.
JumpStart Community Nights, August 2024
July 29th, 2024
HCPSS will host three JumpStart Community Nights in August to help build community, share resources and more.
New Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Launches 90-Day Plan
July 1st, 2024
On Monday, July 1, 2024, his first official day on the job, Superintendent of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), William J. Barnes, launched a plan titled, “The First 90 Days” which details the priorities to begin the 2024-2025 school year.