HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Custodial Job Fair: Jan. 23, 2023
December 20th, 2022
HCPSS is hosting a job fair for custodial positions only on Monday, Jan. 23 from 4-7 p.m. at the HCPSS Homewood Center, 10914 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City.
Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Spring 2023 Program
December 19th, 2022
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy (SMA) will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3 through 12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.- until capacity is reached. Class space is limited.
Proposed HCPSS Instructional Materials on Display through January 12, 2023
December 19th, 2022
Newly recommended instructional materials for the 2023-2024 school year will be on display for review in the lobby of the Department of Education at 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. from December 17, 2022 through January 12, 2023, excluding December 26, 27, and 30, 2022, as well as January 2, 2023.
Board of Education to Hold Coffee & Conversation Jan. 7, 2023
December 19th, 2022
The next Board of Education Coffee & Conversation is scheduled for Jan. 7 at Mayfield Woods Middle School (7950 Red Barn Way, Elkridge, MD 21075) from 9:30-11 a.m. The event will be in person.
Blessings in a Backpack Program Provides Weekend Food for Thunder Hill Elementary School Students
December 14th, 2022
Thunder Hill Elementary School (THES) has partnered with Blessings in a Backpack and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office to begin a weekend food program for THES students. Launched in October, the program is providing packs of non-perishable weekend snack foods for 125 students. The program provides food packs to students every Friday during the school year at no cost to families.
Get to Know HCPSS’ School-Based Career Academies
December 14th, 2022
When it comes to Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Howard County, many people think of the Applications and Research Lab (ARL). HCPSS also offers a wide range of academies within every high school.
High School 2023-2024 Course Registration, Dec. 19, 2022-Jan. 17, 2023
December 14th, 2022
High school course selection for the 2023-2024 academic year will open Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 8:00 AM, and run through Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 4:00 PM, for current 8-11 grade students. Beginning Dec. 19, students may view teachers’ course recommendations, and submit course requests and alternate requests by logging into HCPSS Connect.
Road to Kindergarten Workshops Begin Jan. 19, 2023
December 12th, 2022
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2023? Please save the date and join us for an upcoming Road to Kindergarten parent workshop. All sessions are 6:30-7:30; choose a session that is convenient for you.
Students Engage in Discussions with HCPSS Leaders, Aiming to Make a Difference in Their Community
December 12th, 2022
Student representatives from every Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school recently had the opportunity to meet with HCPSS leaders and Board of Education members. The event aimed to bridge a gap between students and adults within the school system, and provide a means for students to communicate issues of importance.
Abisola Ayoola is Using Her Role as Student Member of the Board to Increase Student Engagement and Improve Student Experience
December 9th, 2022
Abisola Ayoola has been hard at work since she became the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) last year. Ayoola will continue to work to engage students to improve student experiences and be sure all students have a voice in the issues that are most important to them.