HCPSSNews Stories
2021-2022 SMOB Election to be Held Online on May 5-7, 2021
February 23rd, 2021
The Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) will hold its online general election for the 2021-2022 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) on May 3-5, 2021, with students voting on Canvas. The 2021-2022 SMOB candidates are Peter Banyas of Howard High School and Dhruvi Mirani of Glenelg High School.
Preparing for 2020-2021 Hybrid Instruction
February 22nd, 2021
On March 1, HCPSS will begin its transition to a hybrid instructional model. Families can find online important information regarding changes effective March 1 for all students, and details specific to those students returning in-person.
New Facilities Checklist Website Details School Readiness for Student Return
February 22nd, 2021
The Howard County Public School System is carefully preparing all school buildings for the upcoming transition to hybrid in-person and concurrent virtual learning. Every school building will undergo a walk-through inspection, based on an extensive School Readiness Checklist, which will be posted online at https://facilities-checklist.hcpss.org/
Changes to 2020-2021 Academic Calendar
February 12th, 2021
The Howard County Board of Education approved changes to the 2020-2021 academic year calendar. Thursday, February 25, and Friday, February 26 are now scheduled as 3-hour early dismissal days for students at all levels.
HCPSS & The Council of Elders 2021 Budget Basics Virtual Workshops
February 9th, 2021
The Council of Elders and the Howard County Public School System have partnered to sponsor a three-part series, 2021 Budget Basics Virtual Workshops, to be held Feb. 20, March 20 and April 17.
HCPSS Seeking Substitute and Temporary Employees for Remainder of 2020-2021 School Year
February 8th, 2021
In preparation for students and staff returning to hybrid in-person instruction beginning March 1, 2021, the Howard County Public School System is currently hiring substitute teachers, classroom monitors, and lunch and recess monitors.
Hybrid Learning Resource Document; Fall Athletics Update, February 5, 2021
February 5th, 2021
As families review learning options for the remainder of the school year, the Bridge to Normalized Instruction: Hybrid Instructional Model resource document summarizes all major aspects of the school system’s planned transition to hybrid in-person and concurrent virtual instruction that begins on March 1, as the first stage of a gradual return to normalized instruction.
Parent Instructional Preference Commitment Deadline Extended to February 10, 2021
February 4th, 2021
HCPSS has extended the deadline for parents/guardians to make the commitment regarding sending their child to school for all or part of the week (depending on program availability) and receive virtual instruction the remainder of the week, or to have their child remain fully virtual for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. Parents/guardians should complete the two-question commitment form in HCPSS Connect by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10.
Elementary School Parent/Teacher Conferences, February 10-11, 2021
February 2nd, 2021
Elementary parent/teacher conferences will be held Wednesday, February 10-Thursday, February 11, 2021
Seven HCPSS Schools Recognized for Female Diversity in AP Computer Science
January 29th, 2021
Seven HCPSS high schools have received the College Board’s AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award. The award recognizes schools that have increased female representation among students taking AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) courses during the 2019-20 school year.