HCPSSNews Stories
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.
HCPSS Superintendent Presents 2023-2024 Operating Budget Proposal
January 24th, 2023
Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano presented his proposed operating budget for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) fiscal year 2023–2024 (FY 2024) during a presentation to the Board of Education on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
2023 Summer Programs In-Person Registration Support
January 20th, 2023
HCPSS staff will provide in-person assistance for current HCPSS families who need help submitting their Synergy online enrollment requests for the registration-based summer programs.
Howard County Dance Festival, Jan. 28, 2023
January 17th, 2023
Howard County Public School System will host the 2023 Howard County Dance Festival on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. at Atholton High School. The event will feature performances by all 12 HCPSS high school dance companies and the 2022-2023 All-County Dance Performance Ensemble.
2023 Summer Programs Registration to Open Feb. 1, 2023
January 13th, 2023
Online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students will open Wednesday, February 1 at 6 p.m. Enrollment requests can be made by a parent, guardian, school counselor or school achievement liaison. Enrollment requests are made via HCPSS Connect Synergy.
G/T Advisory Seeks Nominations for Educator Recognition, Due March 3, 2023
January 12th, 2023
Now through March 3, families and students have the opportunity to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched the educational experience of advanced-level learners. ALL educators for whom submissions are received will be recognized.