HCPSSNews Stories
Redistricting Process for the 2023-2024 School Year Begins
March 2nd, 2022
On January 27, 2022, the Board of Education directed HCPSS staff to initiate the boundary review process outlined in Policy 6010 School Attendance Areas. This review will include boundary modifications to establish an attendance area for New High School #13 and make related adjustments. Details and information on the redistricting process can be found online.
2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 7, 2022
March 1st, 2022
Parents/guardians of children who will be five as of September 1, 2022, must enroll their children in kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. To begin the enrollment process, complete the online registration form. Your child’s school will contact you to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting to complete the registration process.
Board of Education Adopts Requested FY 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets, and FY 2024-28 Capital Improvement Program
February 25th, 2022
The Howard County Board of Education on February 24, 2022, unanimously adopted its Operating and Capital Budget Requests for the 2022-2023 school year (Fiscal Year 2023). The FY 2023 Board of Education Requested Operating Budget totals $1.1 billion, which is a $139.3 million, or 14.5% increase over the FY 2022 Operating Budget. The Board’s request reflects the school system’s funding needs to begin implementing Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future and continue providing students the support necessary to advance their educational excellence in the face of the challenges created by the pandemic.
The Board of Education’s budget will be submitted to the County Executive during the week of March 1, 2022
Modification to HCPSS 2021-2022 Academic Calendar, Impacting May 2022
February 25th, 2022
Schools now will be closed for students Monday, May 2 and open on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Monday, May 2 will be a Professional Learning Day for staff and offices will remain open.
HCPSS Masking and Health & Safety Updates, Feb. 25, 2022
February 25th, 2022
The following statement was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano on Feb. 25, 2022.
Howard County Board of Education Votes to Lift Universal Indoor Mask Mandate, Effective Tuesday, March 1, 2022
February 24th, 2022
Effective Tuesday, March 1, the universal indoor masking in HCPSS buildings is no longer required. Any student, staff or visitor may choose to wear a mask, and should feel comfortable doing so.
Middle School CTE Program Builds Life Skills and Provides Career Exploration Opportunities
February 24th, 2022
HCPSS’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) program provides students opportunities to build life skills, develop financial literacy, and explore different career options.
High School G/T Orchestra to Perform Side-by-Side with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, March 4, 2022
February 23rd, 2022
HCPSS’ High School Gifted and Talented (G/T) Orchestra will perform side-by-side with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Friday, March 4. The event is free and open to the public.
Howard County Center for the Arts Youth Art Month Exhibition, through April 2, 2022
February 23rd, 2022
The public is invited to the Howard County Center for the Arts Youth Art Month exhibit featuring works by HCPSS K-12 students, on display now through April 2. The artwork was created in a variety of media and styles, and inspired by the theme “Discarded: What’s Worth Saving.” Also available to view online at www.hocoarts.org/
2022 Summer Programs Registration to Reopen March 1, 2022
February 23rd, 2022
Online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students will reopen Tuesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. for the following programs: BSAP Summer Institute, G/T Summer Institutes for Talent Development, Innovative Pathways High School, and STARTALK Chinese Language Summer Camp.