HCPSSNews Stories
Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!
August 17th, 2022
Our A-Z guide related to the start of the 2022-2023 school year can be found online. Also online is additional information on the 2022-2023 school year and the HCPSS 2022-2023 Reopening Plan.
HCPSS Community Update, July 26, 2022
July 26th, 2022
Updates for families on communications, summer meals, HCPSS Connect outage, summer graduation, back to school information, 2022-2023 school meals, and upcoming hiring fairs
New High School and Middle School Courses Proposals Accepted Through Sept. 2, 2022
July 26th, 2022
Each year, Howard County staff, students, families and community members are invited to suggest new middle or high school courses.
HCPSS Community Updates, July 15, 2022
July 15th, 2022
Updates for families regarding summer 2022 meals, student meals for the 2022-2023 school year, a redistricting survey and hiring fairs.
HCPSS Hiring Fairs August 2022
July 15th, 2022
HCPSS is hosting several upcoming hiring fairs to address current staff shortages in multiple areas. Events will be held July 30, August 13 and August 27 from 10-3 at Wilde Lake Middle School
Important! HCPSS Connect Maintenance Scheduled for July 13-24, 2022
July 11th, 2022
The HCPSS Information Technology Department has scheduled a maintenance window for HCPSS Connect systems from July 13-24. During this time, parents/guardians may not be able to access HCPSS Connect, including Synergy, Canvas and Family File, and will not be able to enter any updates or register new students in the system, or use the online athletic registration system.
Upcoming Board of Education Public Hearings, July-August 2022
July 8th, 2022
On Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., the Howard County Board of Education is seeking public input on Policy 8020 Grading and Reporting: Middle & High School. Community members wishing to testify at public hearings must pre-register via online form. Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. the last working day prior to a meeting. Additionally, […]
HCPSS Looks to Fill Nearly 800 Vacancies for the 2022-2023 School Year
July 6th, 2022
The Howard County Public School System is actively seeking teachers, paraeducators, and professionals in multiple areas who want to work for one of the most accomplished public education institutions in the nation.
Redistricting Focus Group Friday Deadline/Fecha límite el viernes para el grupo de enfoque de redistribución de distritos
June 29th, 2022
Reminder: the deadline for parents/guardians, students and all stakeholders to express interest in participating in a virtual focus group in response to the 2022 Feasibility Study is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1.
HCPSS Students Honored at National History Day
June 23rd, 2022
HCPSS students and staff received a number of distinctions at this year’s National History Day competition, held virtually June 12-18, including two Burleigh Manor Middle School entries that were awarded bronze medals. In addition, Burleigh Manor staff members Beth Berkeley, Robyn Page, and Geordie Paulus were named the Naval Historical Foundations Teachers of Distinction.