HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Class of 2023 Graduation Window, May 18-June 1, 2023
November 18th, 2022
Howard County Public School System has confirmed the window for the 2023 high school graduations as Thursday, May 18 – Thursday, June 1, 2023. No graduations will be scheduled for Thursday evening, May 25 or Friday, May 26 due to Shavuot. In addition, no graduations will be scheduled for weekend dates or Memorial Day, May 30.
Howard County Board of Education Finalizes Redistricting Process to Open New High School #13
November 17th, 2022
On November 17, 2022, the Board of Education finalized its Attendance Area Adjustment Plan related to the redistricting process to open New High School #13. Additionally, the Board voted to exempt several student groups from the redistricting decision, allowing them the option of remaining at their current school or attending the newly assigned school.
Nominations for HCPSS Principal and Teacher of the Year Due Jan. 4, 2023
November 9th, 2022
Nominations are now open for the annual Howard County Public School System Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards. All nominations are due no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
HCPSS Scores With First Female Football Head Coach, WLHS’ Chantal Thacker
November 8th, 2022
After three years as the defensive coordinator for Wilde Lake High School’s (WLHS’) JV football team, Chantal Thacker has stepped into a new role as the team’s head coach. Thacker, who teaches science at WLHS and plays linebacker for the D.C. Divas football team, is the first female head coach in Howard County.
Federal Impact Aid Forms Due by Dec. 12, 2022
November 2nd, 2022
Parents/guardians who work on a federal property in Maryland and/or are a member of a uniformed service qualify HCPSS to receive additional federal funding. The Federal Impact Aid programs provide financial assistance to school districts that enroll federally connected children. At HCPSS, Impact Aid supplements the operating budget to enhance the teaching and learning that takes place in Howard County classrooms.
Staff Focus: Jeff Fink, Principal, Oakland Mills High School
November 1st, 2022
Here, Jeff Fink shares the story of his journey to becoming principal of Oakland Mills High School.
Message from the Superintendent: Important Health & Safety Message
November 1st, 2022
In a continuing effort to keep our schools, offices and classrooms as healthy as possible, HCPSSs remind everyone that all HCPSS students and staff must stay home if they are experiencing symptom(s) associated with any communicable disease, including the seasonal flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
GHS Student Helps Peer Succeed on the Soccer Field
October 25th, 2022
Ryan Kobylski playing in an allied soccer game. At the start of the school year, Glenelg High School (GHS) students Amitav Kohli and Ryan Kobylski didn’t know each other. They traveled in different social circles, took different classes, and had little occasion to interact. Things changed in September, when AJ Rosenthal, an adapted Physical Education […]
HCPSS Alum Thrives By Supporting School Community
October 18th, 2022
Catherine Gilbert began her HCPSS journey at the Regional Early Childhood Center program at Waverly Elementary School and completed her high school certificate at Centennial High School last spring. Now, she volunteers in the lunch room in both schools, helping students and staff, and building her work skills, confidence and independence.
Message from the Superintendent: Recent School Threats, Oct. 17, 2022
October 17th, 2022
The following statement was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Michael Martirano to school system students, families and staff on Oct. 17, 2022, regarding recent school threats.