HCPSSNews Stories
Final School Start Times, School Year Reminders, 7/20/2023
July 20th, 2023
Español | 中文 | 한국어 Final School Start Times for the 2023-2024 School Year School start times for the 2023-2024 school year are now final. Families can locate their school’s start time online. Transportation Updates Students Who Receive Bus Transportation Bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year are being finalized and will be shared with […]
HCPSS’ Heather Moraff Named 2023 Maryland Outstanding Elementary School AP of the Year
July 13th, 2023
The Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) named Heather Moraff, current principal of Hammond Elementary School, the Outstanding Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year.
Guilford Park High School Ribbon Cutting and Opening Event, Aug. 12, 2023
July 12th, 2023
Howard County’s newest high school, Guilford Park High School (GPHS), located at 8500 Ridgely’s Run Road, Jessup, MD, will open its doors to the public on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 where students, staff, and families will have an opportunity to tour the school and participate in several activities to kick off the 2023-2024 school year.
New High School and Middle School Courses Proposals Accepted Through August 11, 2023
July 6th, 2023
Each year, Howard County staff, students, families, and community members are invited to suggest new middle or high school courses. To propose a new middle or high school course for consideration, please complete this short online form no later than Friday, August 11, 2023.
Patapsco Middle School Establishes New Mentorship Program
July 5th, 2023
Patapsco Middle School has partnered with The D.R.II.P (Deconstructing habits, Reconstructing life, Investing In Play) Youth Program to offer a life skills mentorship program for students. Under the terms of the partnership, D.R.II.P will conduct a mentorship program that assists students with relationship-building, empowerment, managing emotions and career readiness.
Howard County Students Honored at 2023 National History Day Competition
June 28th, 2023
Five students representing Howard, Long Reach and River Hill high schools were recognized as finalists in their respective categories at the 2023 National History Day competition, held in June 2023.
Prepping for the 2023-2024 School Year: Start Times & Transportation Updates, June 28, 2023
June 28th, 2023
The Howard County Public School System Office of Student Transportation shared updates on transportation and start times for the 2023-2024 school year at the Board of Education meeting held on Thursday, June 22.
Prepping for the 2023-2024 School Year: School Start Times and Transportation, June 21, 2023
June 21st, 2023
HCPSS wants to ensure families are prepared for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. This message will be the first in a series this summer meant to help keep families informed about the school year, particularly as we implement new start times and transportation procedures.
Howard County Schools Excel in 2023 State STEM Competitions
June 13th, 2023
Several Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) schools took home top honors at the Maryland State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Day competitions held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory on May 13. In addition, students from Patapsco Middle School qualified to represent the state in the MESA national competition being held later this month in Albuquerque, N.M.
Challenge Day Provides Opportunities for Cedar Lane Students to Shine
June 13th, 2023
Cedar Lane School (CLS) students, families and staff gathered at the school on Friday, June 2 to celebrate Challenge Day, the school’s annual event in which students participate in a variety of activities and athletic challenges and demonstrate the progress they have made throughout the school year. This was the first in-person Challenge Day since being paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.