HCPSSNews Stories
Info Session for Career Changers Interested in Becoming Special Educators, April 30, 2025
April 4th, 2025
HCPSS will host a virtual info session for career changers interested in teaching special education on Wednesday, April 30 from 4-5:30 p.m. During the info session, attendees will: Learn about becoming a conditionally licensed teacher in HCPSS Hear about a graduate cohort with Towson University that will lead to professional licensure Experience the application process […]
Joint Letter from the Board of Education Chair and Superintendent on Assault Allegations
April 4th, 2025
The following message was sent from Howard County Board of Education Chair Jolene Mosley and Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Bill Barnes to HCPSS staff and families on April 4, 2025: This week, a Howard County contracted school bus attendant serving the Linwood Center was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and one […]
Survey on Student Personal Devices Policy Adjustments, Open Through April 16, 2025
April 1st, 2025
Español | 中文 | 한국어 On March 3, 2025, HCPSS implemented adjustments to Board of Education Policy 8080 Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media; specifically, guidelines pertaining to student use of personal devices during the school day. Per the updated Board policy, all students must keep personal technology devices away and silenced, […]
A Message from the Howard County Board of Education on Eid al-Fitr
March 31st, 2025
The Board of Education sincerely apologizes to members of the Muslim community for our communication failures around the decision to open schools on March 31st. The process and subsequent communication were insensitive, lacked transparency, and ultimately undermined the spirit of inclusivity and respect that the Board is committed to upholding. While our intention was to […]
Expectations for Eid al-Fitr in HCPSS Schools and Offices
March 29th, 2025
The school system values the diverse religious and cultural community we have in Howard County. We are sad that we had to make an adjustment to the calendar and use March 31 as a make-up day for inclement weather, resulting in complications for our Muslim community. We apologize that our communications about the changes related […]
HCPSS Class of 2025 Graduation Dates Set, May 21-29, 2025
March 26th, 2025
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Class of 2025 graduation ceremony schedule is now available.
Class of 2025 Graduation Dates Forthcoming
March 25th, 2025
The following message was sent to families of students in grade 12 on March 25, 2025
A Message from the Superintendent on Belonging
March 19th, 2025
The following was sent to the HCPSS community by HCPSS Superintendent Bill Barnes on March 19, 2025.
Excused Absences for Religious Observances
March 3rd, 2025
In alignment with Howard County Board of Education Policy 3000 Religious Observances, a student absence for observation of a religious holiday is considered a lawful absence.
Superintendent Update on the Special Education Program Review, Feb. 20, 2025
February 21st, 2025
The following message was sent to the HCPSS community by HCPSS Superintendent William J. Barnes on Feb. 20, 2025: In November, Research Triangle Institute (RTI) was approved to perform the program review, and their work has been progressing. They have had several conversations with staff and developed a staff survey which was distributed and received […]