HCPSSNews Stories
Message from the Superintendent: School Safety Follow Up
October 17th, 2024
Español | 中文 | 한국어 The following message was shared by HCPSS Superintendent Bill Barnes to staff, students, families and community on Oct. 17, 2024: Yesterday I emailed our staff and families with disturbing news that a student had been arrested as a suspect in a recent homicide. Today I was invited by Howard County […]
Virtual Open House: Learn About HCPSS Special Education Career Opportunities, Oct. 23, 2024
October 2nd, 2024
The Office of Human Resources and the Department of Special Education are hosting a virtual open house on Oct. 23, 2024 focused on career opportunities in HCPSS Special Education.
Superintendent Statement on Controversial Issues and Student Rights
September 25th, 2024
The following message was issued by HCPSS Superintendent Bill Barnes on Sept. 25, 2024, and shared with HCPSS staff, students, families and community members. As I begin my term as Superintendent, I am grateful for the continued collaboration and advocacy of stakeholders on behalf of students. Most times, our collaborative efforts align seamlessly and have […]
Worthington Elementary School Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
September 25th, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized Worthington Elementary School as one of 356 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. Worthington was selected for the Exemplary High Performing Schools category, which honors the state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
Student Personal Technology Community Conversation, Oct. 1, 2024
September 18th, 2024
Español | 中文 | 한국어 The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites students, families, staff and community members to participate in a community conversation about student personal technology use in school on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Reservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Road, Fulton. The event will follow a […]
Staying Healthy This School Year
September 18th, 2024
This letter reminds students and families of efforts to mitigate the transmission of communicable diseases. First and foremost, it is important for students and families to monitor symptoms and to stay home if their fever reaches 100 degrees or if other symptoms are present. More information related to communicable diseases, including the flu and cold, […]
2024-2025 Wellness Workshops: Teen Substance Use and Mental Health
September 11th, 2024
All HCPSS parents/guardians are invited to take part in a series of free workshops, held in partnership with Congruent/Integrative Counseling. The workshops will take place virtually via Zoom on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6-7:00 p.m.
2024-2025 Wellness Workshops: Challenges of Parenthood
September 11th, 2024
All HCPSS parents/guardians are invited to take part in a series of free, virtual workshops, held in partnership with Backpack Healthcare. Offered the fourth Thursday of every month from 6-7 p.m., these workshops will delve into the challenges of parenthood and offer techniques to help parents navigate those challenges. Parents/guardians must register online for any […]
HCPSS Seeks Members for Policy Advisory Committee by Sept. 20, 2024
September 10th, 2024
HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the following SY24-25 Policy Advisory Committee: Policy 2020 Policy Development and Adoption.
Survey: Student Personal Technology in Schools, Through Sept. 20, 2024
September 5th, 2024
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is currently evaluating student personal technology devices in schools and encourages all stakeholders to complete a survey to better inform the advisory workgroup and school system leadership considering this topic.