HCPSSNews Stories
Mt. Hebron High School Wins Seventh National Economics Championship
June 6th, 2023
Mt. Hebron High School’s (MHHS) Economics team in May 2023 won its seventh national championship at the 2023 National Economics Challenge (NEC) in New York City. The team also defeated Team China in the international round of the ev
Summer 2023 – Free Meals, Reading Programs and More!
June 5th, 2023
We hope all our students, families and staff have a relaxing and fun summer. Here are some ways to stay connected throughout the summer months.
2023-2024 Middle and High School Courses Available for Viewing, June 8-16, 2023
June 5th, 2023
Courses for the 2023-2024 school year for current 5-11 grade students will be available to view in HCPSS Connect Synergy between 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 16 at 4:00 p.m.
HCPSS Partners with Educational Systems Federal Credit Union to Promote Financial Literacy and Career Readiness
June 5th, 2023
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (Educational Systems FCU) to promote financial literacy and offer resources for students, families and staff. Under the terms of the partnership, Educational Systems FCU will offer a variety of financial literacy programs for students and families, support HCPSS career readiness and Title I programs, serve on the HCPSS Academy of Finance Advisory Board and participate in school activities such as back to school nights, mock interviews and reading events.
Urgent Reminder: Your Child is Not Registered to Receive Bus Transportation for the 2023-2024 School Year!
May 30th, 2023
Español | 中文 | 한국어 Your family has not registered to receive bus service for the 2023-2024 school year. To receive that service, you must register via HCPSS Connect Synergy by June 1. If you have more than one child who is eligible for bus service, please be sure to complete the registration process for […]
HCPSS Celebrates Latest Cohort to Complete Para-to-Teacher Pathway
May 26th, 2023
Twenty-three HCPSS paraeducators have earned their undergraduate degree and certification in elementary education from Bowie State University, becoming the first undergraduate cohort and the second cohort over all to ever complete the HCPSS’ para-to-teacher program. They are now eligible to become full-time teachers in the county.
Looking Back and Ahead: Students Share Memories and Excitement About Next Year
May 25th, 2023
As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, we reached out to students across the county about memories they have made, the teachers who have positively impacted them, as well as what they are excited about as they look ahead to next year.
HCPSS Program Creates Path for Paraeducators to Become Teachers
May 24th, 2023
HCPSS offers teaching programs in conjunction with Towson University that are focused on special education and enable participants to earn both a degree and a teaching certificate–all while they continue to work as full-time paraeducators.
Conditional Teaching: A Pathway to Becoming a Professional Teacher
May 23rd, 2023
Conditionally certified teachers are teachers who need to complete coursework and/or assessments to meet professional certification requirements. They are given two (and in some instances four) years within which to complete that work. If they successfully do so, they can transition from a conditional certificate to a professional certificate.
Virtual Parent/Guardian Info Sessions on Substance Abuse, June 8, 2023
May 22nd, 2023
HCPSS will host two virtual parent/guardian information sessions on youth mental wellness and substance use on June 8: A session from 5:30-6:30 p.m. geared toward elementary and middle school parents/guardians, and a session from 7:30-8:30 p.m. for high school parents/guardians.