HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Staff Member Arrest, Nov. 13, 2025
November 13th, 2025
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) was informed that William Nelson, a paraeducator at Guilford Park High School, was charged by the Howard County Police Department with a third-degree sexual offense. He was placed on administrative leave and removed from access to students when HCPSS was informed of the accusation. This is an ongoing […]
HCPSS Class of 2026 Graduation Window, May 18-June 4, 2026
November 12th, 2025
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has received confirmation from Merriweather Post Pavilion (MPP) of the window for the Class of 2026 high school graduations as May 18-June 4, 2026.
Board of Education Approves Proposed FY 2027 Capital Budget
November 11th, 2025
At their November 6 meeting, the Howard County Board of Education approved the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program – Local Projects for submission to the Howard County Council as the next step in the FY 2027 Capital Budget process. The Board had previously approved the FY 2027 State Capital Projects at its September 11 meeting.
The Links to Present $130,000 Grant to Support HCPSS Apprenticeship Maryland Program, Nov. 8, 2025
November 5th, 2025
Update Nov. 6, 2025 – Event location has changed to the Howard Community College KHH building. See below. The Columbia (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, will host a special presentation during its board meeting to present a check to the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) in support of the Apprenticeship Maryland Program and […]
Monitoring Your Child’s HCPSS Chromebook Internet Access and Usage
November 4th, 2025
Reminder to families! Parents/guardians can monitor their child’s HCPSS Chromebook internet usage by signing up for Lightspeed Parent Notifications to receive a weekly email summary of their child’s usage. Once parents have signed up for Lightspeed Parent Notifications, the email summary delivered each Sunday will contain a link with access to the Lightspeed Parent Portal, […]
Seeking Members for the Howard County School Health Council
October 15th, 2025
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and the Howard County Health Department are looking for community members interested in helping guide health and wellness initiatives in our schools and communities by serving on the Howard County School Health Council (SHC). In alignment with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), the mission of the SHC […]
ARL Career Academy Info Sessions, Nov. 11 and Dec. 10, 2025
October 6th, 2025
Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 and Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions beginning at 6:45 p.m.
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 […]