HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Recognized as Best Community for Music Education for Eighth Consecutive Year
April 26th, 2023
Howard County Public School System once again has been recognized as a Best Communities for Music Education Districts by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
HCPSS Schools Honored as 2023 Maryland Green Schools
April 25th, 2023
This year, two Howard County public schools, Patapsco Middle School and Worthington Elementary School, became newly certified as Maryland Green Schools, by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE).
HCPSS has a total of 42 schools participating in the Maryland Green Schools program.
Long Reach HS Wins National Contest to Debut Broadway’s “Frozen”
April 19th, 2023
Audiences who attend Long Reach High School’s April 2023 production of Broadway’s Frozen are in for more than just entertainment. They’ll also be part of a new chapter in Frozen’s history, with LRHS having been selected as one of only 50 high schools in the nation with rights to produce the show.
Preparing High School Students for the World of Work
April 18th, 2023
All 12 HCPSS high schools host a World of Work event each year, which aims to help students prepare for the interview process. Schools solicit local businesses and community members, and parents/guardians to interview students and provide feedback.
Register Now for the HCPSS Rainbow Conference, May 6
April 18th, 2023
Registration for the HCPSS Rainbow Conference is now open. This free conference is designed to raise visibility and awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues and provide education and support to the HCPSS community.
HCPSS Names 2023 Principal and Teachers of the Year
April 17th, 2023
The Howard County Public School System is proud to announce its 2023 awardees for Principal and Teachers of the Year:
Principal of the Year: Derek Anderson, Longfellow Elementary School
Teacher of the Year: Dr. Laura Moore, Waverly Elementary School
Teacher of the Year: Shannon Rembert-Gonzales, Thunder Hill Elementary School
29 HCPSS Elementary Schools Win Computer Science Education Awards
April 13th, 2023
Twenty-nine Howard County Public School System elementary schools have received CS100 awards from CSisElementary and CSforAll. The award recognizes schools that have committed to teaching at least 10 hours of computer science to its students during the 2023-2024 school year.
2023 HCPSS Staff Excellence Award Recipients
April 11th, 2023
The Howard County Public School System is proud to announce its 2023 HCPSS Staff Excellence Award recipients. The HCPSS Staff Excellence Award recognizes exemplary performance by individuals as having consistently excelled in their positions and demonstrated a strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of the system. One individual from each of the 77 […]
Register for 2023-2024 Bus Service
April 11th, 2023
Per Board of Education Policy 5200 Student Transportation, families whose students are eligible for bus transportation are required to register through HCPSS Connect Synergy to receive bus service for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
HCPSS 2023 Summer Programs Temporary Employment Opportunity
April 3rd, 2023
The Howard County Public School System is hiring for a variety of academic and enrichment programs each summer.