HCPSSNews Stories
Deadline Extended to Participate in a Redistricting Focus Group
June 23rd, 2022
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 has been extended until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1. Additional virtual sessions will be added and held in July. Those dates will be posted online as soon as they are finalized.
HCPSS Enhances Pre-K Program for Fall 2022
June 15th, 2022
HCPSS is excited to offer an enhanced prekindergarten program, starting in fall 2022. Beginning in August with the start of the 2022-2023 school year, full-day Pre-K, currently offered in seven schools, will be available at 17 elementary schools throughout the county.
Building a Culture of Kindness, Inclusion and Respect: HCPSS’ Positive Approach to Preventing and Addressing Bullying
June 15th, 2022
HCPSS uses a variety of tools and techniques to prevent and address bullying.
2022 Bright Minds Grants Support Innovative Classroom Projects
June 15th, 2022
Eighteen Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) educators have been awarded grants by the Bright Minds Foundation, the school system’s education foundation. The grants, totaling nearly $25,000, will be used to fund innovative instructional projects during the 2022-2023 school year.
HCPSS Students’ Research and Advocacy Yields New State Law
June 13th, 2022
After years of research and advocacy, HCPSS students have helped to pass HB 133, a Maryland state law that bans the use of coal tar sealants. The law will take effect on October 1, 2023.
ARL Team Places Second in National Personal Finance Challenge
June 13th, 2022
For the second consecutive year, the Academy of Finance team from the HCPSS Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) ranked as first runner-up in this year’s National Personal Finance Challenge, organized by the Council for Economic Education. To reach the national competition, school teams had to first win state titles and then rise to the top in a semifinal competition in May.
Stakeholders Invited to Provide Feedback on the HCPSS Feasibility Study
June 10th, 2022
Stakeholders are encouraged to review the four redistricting options and additional information included in the study and provide feedback via online survey. Through the survey, stakeholders can express interest in participating in a focus group or a community feedback session this summer to help inform the Superintendent’s recommendation to the Board.
Guilford ES Wins Second Green Flag Award for Environmental Achievement
June 9th, 2022
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Eco-Schools USA program has awarded Guilford Elementary School (GES) its Green Flag for the school’s exceptional achievement in educating for sustainability, improving the environmental footprint of the school grounds, facility and curriculum. Guilford is only the 8th school in Maryland and the 128th in the United States to receive the prestigious Green Flag, Eco-Schools’ highest honor. This is Guilford’s second Green Flag Award.
Summer 2022 – Free Meals, Summer Learning, Staying Connected and More!
June 7th, 2022
We hope all our students, families and staff have a relaxing and fun summer. Here are some ways to stay connected throughout the summer months.
Intern/Mentor Program Provides Students with Unique Skills and Experiences, Preparing Them for Post-High School Success
June 6th, 2022
Open to high school juniors and seniors, HCPSS’ G/T intern/mentor program is a year-long, credit-bearing course enabling students to work with a mentor in the community to identify a problem or question on a topic of the students’ choosing, conduct research, and make a meaningful contribution to the field of study.