HCPSSNews Stories
Supports for Families During Federal Government Shutdown
October 3rd, 2025
Update Nov. 6, 2025 – Details on prekindergarten eligibility added. See below. As many Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) families are impacted by the federal government shutdown, we understand that many people in our community may experience financial hardship or uncertainty. HCPSS remains committed to supporting all students and families during this time. Howard […]
Boundary Review Process Continues with Upcoming Work Sessions and Public Hearings
October 1st, 2025
Español | 中文 | 한국어 On October 9, the Howard County Board of Education will begin a series of public hearings and work sessions as a next step in the boundary review process for the 2026-2027 school year to consider redistricting selected schools, including Bryant Woods, Running Brook, Swansfield, Longfellow, Clemens Crossing and Centennial Lane […]
Health & Safety Updates, Sept. 17, 2025
September 17th, 2025
Health Checks As the fall season gets underway and many activities move indoors, we often experience an increase in the spread of the flu, colds, COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. All families, students, staff and visitors should conduct daily health checks prior to entering any HCPSS building and/or school bus, and are reminded to stay […]
Governor, State Superintendent Visit Stevens Forest Elementary
September 3rd, 2025
On Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey Wright visited Stevens Forest Elementary School (SFES).
Food Insecurity Town Hall, Sept. 16, 2025
September 2nd, 2025
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6-7:30 p.m.—Kings Contrivance Community Association Amherst House, 7251 Eden Brook Dr., Columbia. Join Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), the Healthier Choices Coalition, and other community organizations for an engaging, interactive town hall to discuss addressing food insecurity in Howard County and beyond. The event is open to the public and free […]
HCPSS Transportation Changes and Reminders, Aug. 27, 2025
August 27th, 2025
All parents/guardians of students receiving bus transportation are encouraged to recheck their child’s bus times, in the event changes have been made.
Fall College Fair, Oct. 15, 2025
August 25th, 2025
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and Potomac & Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC) will jost a college fair, Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Howard Community College (HCC) Galleria of the Academic Commons Building, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia.
HCPSS Transportation Update, Aug. 23, 2025
August 23rd, 2025
The safe and reliable transportation of students to and from school continues to be an issue in which the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has heavily invested, and families have great interest. This message expands upon the transportation reminders that were previously shared with families to provide additional assurances based on the months of […]
HCPSS Department of Special Education Launches New Strategic Plan
August 22nd, 2025
At the August 21 Howard County Board of Education meeting, Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jennifer Webster and Acting Executive Director of Special Education (DSE) Jen Riccardi shared the department’s new strategic plan that will guide the department through 2030.
Getting Ready for 2025-2026: Prepping for Day One
August 21st, 2025
This part of a series of back-to-school information items. Additional information related to the 2025-2026 school year can be found online, and will be continually updated as details become available. Student and Parent Handbook The Student & Parent Handbook is updated for the 2025-2026 school year and can be found online. The Handbook outlines districtwide […]