HCPSSNews Stories
Guilford Park High School is Howard County’s Newest High School
February 13th, 2023
Students who will attend HCPSS’ newest high school, formerly known as High School #13, now know the name of their new school: Guilford Park High School (GPHS). The extensive naming process started with a community survey back in October 2022 and culminated with the Howard County Board of Education approving the new name at its Feb. 9 meeting.
Message from the Superintendent: Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action
February 10th, 2023
A message from Superintendent Martirano regarding the opportunity to highlight, uplift and affirm the rich history and contributions of the Black community through the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action, approved here in Howard County through a Resolution by our Board of Education.
HCPSS High School #13 is Now Guilford Park High School
February 9th, 2023
Howard County’s 13th public high school now has a name: Guilford Park High School. The name was approved by the Howard County Board of Education at their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023. The high school, located on Mission Road in Jessup, MD, will open in August 2023.
All-County Dance Ensemble Returns to HCPSS
February 7th, 2023
It has been three years since HCPSS’ All-County Dance Ensemble made its debut performance. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the group started up again this fall, featuring a new crop of dancers selected from the senior dance companies from each of HCPSS’ 12 high schools.
Centennial HS Counselor Named Maryland High School Counselor of the Year
February 7th, 2023
Centennial High School Counselor Irene Khaksari has been named Maryland High School Counselor of the Year by the Maryland School Counselor Association. Khaksari was selected on the basis of her outstanding leadership, collaboration, professionalism, and efforts to support students’ career, personal/social and academic development.
TCOE/HCPSS “The Essence of Us,” February-May 2023
February 3rd, 2023
The Council of Elders of the Black community of Howard County and the Howard County Public School System Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have partnered to present The Essence of Us: Chronicling the African American Experience, a workshop series from which participants will gain a better understanding of African American history and how it is written.
Annual SMOB Convention to be Held March 21, 2023
February 1st, 2023
Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) will host its annual Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) Convention Tuesday, March 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Wilde Lake High School. Organized and led by HCASC members, the event will bring together 138 delegates representing all HCPSS middle and high schools for a series of activities designed to familiarize them with the candidates competing to become the 2023-2024 SMOB.
Middle School 2023-2024 Course Registration, Feb. 2-17, 2023
February 1st, 2023
Middle school course selection for the 2023-2024 academic year will open for current 5-7 grade students Thursday, Feb. 2, and run through Friday, Feb. 17. Beginning Feb. 2, students/families may view teachers’ course recommendations, and submit course requests and alternate requests by selecting Course Request from the left panel, and following directions available online.
Important Message from the Superintendent and Board Chair – January 28, 2023
January 28th, 2023
We would like to take a moment to address the events in Memphis, Tennessee that led to the death of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after an encounter with five police officers. We felt moved to send this message because of our unwavering beliefs of extending humanity towards others in all situations. It is […]
Howard Community College Student Theatre Presents “Miss Electricity” to HCPSS Elementary Schools
January 26th, 2023
Howard Community College’s (HCC) Student Theatre partnered with Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) to present children’s theatre production “Miss Electricity” at select elementary schools. In the production, ten-year-old Violet is determined to show the world how special she is, and becomes accidentally extraordinary when she’s struck by lightning – twice – and gains control over all things electric.