HCPSSNews Stories
Discover HCPSS’ Newest Middle School Electives: Theatre and Dance
January 9th, 2023
Over the past couple of years, HCPSS has launched a quarter-long theatre elective for sixth grade students; full-year theatre electives for seventh and eighth grade students; and a year-long dance elective. Next fall, HCPSS will add yet another year-long dance elective, enabling students who took the first dance elective to advance to a higher level and position themselves to take Dance II in high school.
2023 Summer Programs Preview Available Online
January 6th, 2023
Parents/guardians and students can now view/download the 2023 Summer Programs Preview, which includes descriptions of HCPSS’ four summer programs and enrollment information. Online enrollment requests for current HCPSS students will open Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Oakland Mills HS Food Pantry Brings School and Community Together to Help Local Families
January 4th, 2023
Once a month, community members’ cars line the Oakland Mills High School (OMHS) parking lot to attend the school’s food pantry. Established in 2017 in response to an OMHS student’s independent research project, it has since evolved into a large-scale, year-round operation, bringing together the Howard County Food Bank, Wegmans, as well as various OMHS student groups and staff to collect and distribute non-perishable food items, produce, diapers and wipes to families in need.
Board of Ed. Announces Community Engagement Opportunities for School Start Times Decision
December 20th, 2022
The Howard County Board of Education is offering multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to engage in the decision about whether to shift school start times for the 2023-2024 school year. Information related to this process and the Board’s upcoming decision may be found on the school system’s website.
Seeking Friends of Education Nominations by Feb. 6, 2023
December 20th, 2022
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Friends of Education Award. The award recognizes individuals, businesses, non-profit groups, organizations, or associations who have made significant innovative or unique volunteer contributions,
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.