HCPSSNews Stories
HCPSS Class of 2022 Graduation Dates Set, May 26-June 3, 2022
March 29th, 2022
Howard County Public School System has announced the graduation ceremony schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. All ceremonies are scheduled to take place from May 26-June 3 in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held in person at that school. Graduations will be available for viewing live online and on-demand following each ceremony, and will be rebroadcast on the HCPSS local cable channel in Howard County (Comcast 95, Verizon 42).
Two Wilde Lake High Students Vie for Student Member of the Board; Election to be Held May 4, 2022
March 29th, 2022
The Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) will host the virtual general election for the 2022-23 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) Wednesday, May 4. Abisola Ayoola and Oliver Song—both students at Wilde Lake High School—are candidates for the position.
Bollman Bridge ES Math Teacher Selected as a Presidential Award Finalist
March 28th, 2022
Kate Sandoval, a math interventionist at Bollman Bridge Elementary School, has been named a Maryland finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for grades K-6 by the Maryland State Department of Education. Sandoval is one of just three finalists in mathematics in the state who will now compete at the national level.
HCPSS Students Advance to 2022 State History Day Competition
March 17th, 2022
The Howard County Public School System hosted its 18th annual History Day competition in early March. This year’s virtual event, sponsored by the Office of Secondary Social Studies and the Gifted and Talented Education Program, included 171 project entries presented by 264 students, representing 22 middle and five high schools.
Staff Focus: Terry Eberhardt, Music Coordinator
March 17th, 2022
Terry Eberhardt has always loved music. As a child, he put on concerts for his family, and sang in his elementary and middle school choruses while also experimenting with different instruments, including the organ, piano, clarinet and saxophone. He earned a scholarship to play percussion at a private high school. He found joy in all […]
HCPSS’ Internship Program Benefits Interns, Mentor Teachers and Students Alike
March 14th, 2022
HCPSS’ teacher interns provide support to students and teachers and gain valuable work experience in the process.
Mt. Hebron HS Student Wins 2022 U.S. Army Blues Solo Competition
March 8th, 2022
Mt. Hebron High School trumpet player Aiden Interrante recently won the 2022 U.S. Army Blues Solo Competition high school division. As the winner, he will perform at a concert this May with The Army Blues, the premiere jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army Band. He also will create a recording with the ensemble that will be live-streamed this summer.
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