HCPSSNews Stories
Stay Connected! Summer 2024
June 10th, 2024
Important information on HCPSS’ free summer meals program, summer reading, enrichment activities, and more.
New HCPSS Organizational Alignment
June 6th, 2024
The following message was issued by Acting HCPSS Superintendent William J. Barnes on June 6, 2024: As the 2023-2024 school year soon ends for all students, my work as Superintendent is just beginning. And while the transition of leadership will, in many ways, result in incremental changes, there are many improvements that must be made […]
Register for Bus Service by June 5, 2024
June 3rd, 2024
Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation must register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process ends Wednesday, June 5.
2024-2025 Bus Service Registration Deadline Extended to June 5, 2024
May 29th, 2024
Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation must register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process has been extended to Wednesday, June 5.
Board of Education Adopts FY25 Operating & Capital Budgets
May 23rd, 2024
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2024–2025 school year (FY 2025).
Howard County Board of Education Names Bill Barnes as Superintendent
May 23rd, 2024
The Howard County Board of Education announced today (05/23/2024) at a public meeting that current Acting Superintendent for the Howard County Public School System, William J. Barnes, will become the permanent superintendent, effective July 1, 2024.
Applications and Research Lab to Host Plant Sale April 29-May 9, 2024
April 23rd, 2024
The Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) will host a plant sale at the ARL greenhouse Monday, April 29-Thursday, May 9 (weekdays only) from 3-4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Letter from the Superintendent Regarding High School Proms
April 10th, 2024
The following message was shared with high school families by HCPSS Acting Superintendent William J. Barnes regarding prom season and student safety.
2024-2025 Bus Transportation Registration Opens April 8, 2024
April 4th, 2024
Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation are asked to register to receive bus service each year to help the school system plan for student transportation needs. The transportation registration process will open at 9 a.m. Monday, April 8 through May 31, and will be completed online via HCPSS Connect Synergy.
2023-2024 Last Day of School Scheduled
April 2nd, 2024
The last day of school for students in full-day Pre-K through grade 12 is now scheduled to be Friday, June 14, 2024. The last day for half-day Pre-K/RECC students is currently Tuesday, June 11.