HCPSSNews Stories
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.
HCPSS Students Selected to Participate in Carnegie Hall National Youth Orchestra Programs
May 22nd, 2023
Four Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) students have been selected to participate in Carnegie Hall’s prestigious National Youth Orchestra programs this summer.
Reading Specialists Support Student Success in Reading and Beyond
May 22nd, 2023
Reading specialists aim to equip students with tools and resources that they can use to not only improve their reading level, but also succeed in school and beyond.
Growing Friendships and Produce in the Caring Crops Community Garden
May 22nd, 2023
Last year, students from Centennial High School (CHS) approached the administration at the Applications and Research Lab (ARL) to discuss using the space next to the greenhouse to establish a Zero Hunger Hub garden. Once the space at ARL was identified, they had to determine where to donate the produce they’d grow and landed on the HCPSS Homewood Center, located on the same property. Throughout their first growing season in the fall, the Homewood Center’s food pantry received regular donations totaling 15 pounds of fresh produce. They already have planted vegetables for spring and summer growing and will continue to donate to Homewood as produce is harvested.
HCPSS Job Fairs, June and July 2023
May 19th, 2023
HCPSS is hosting three summer job fairs which are open to any individuals who are interested in the several areas of employment. Registration is required to attend.