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HCPSS Extends Application Deadline on Two Executive Vacancies

June 18th, 2024

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) extended the application deadline for the following positions to Friday, June 21, 2024: Chief Academic Officer Chief Equity and Innovation Officer The positions were originally posted requiring certain certifications not required for the position. While those credentials are commendable and would increase the appeal in a candidate, they […]

Wellness Workshop: Parents/Guardians/Caregivers, Monthly May 2024-June 2025

June 11th, 2024

Offered the fourth Thursday of every month from 6-7 p.m. from May 2024 – June 2025, these workshops will delve into the challenges of parenthood and offer techniques to help parents navigate those challenges. Each session will focus on a different topic.

Wellness Workshop: Teen Substance Health and Mental Health, June 12, July 15, Aug. 14, 2024

June 11th, 2024

During these open-ended sessions, professionals will be available to answer questions. This is a safe place to meet and learn more about current concerns that children are experiencing related to mental health and substance health.

HCPSS Seeking Highly Qualified and Inspired Leaders, Apply by June 18, 2024

June 11th, 2024

Update: HCPSS Extends Application Deadline on Two Executive Vacancies → The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking highly qualified people who want to engage in meaningful and impactful work on behalf of children. HCPSS is currently accepting applications for the following organizational leadership positions: Chief Academic Officer Chief Schools Officer Chief Operations Officer Chief […]

Adjusted 2024-2025 Start Times for Some Schools

June 11th, 2024

For the 2024-2025 school year, 11 elementary and middle schools will have adjusted start times to increase bus efficiency and eliminate single tier buses, alleviate traffic congestion at respective campuses or neighborhoods, and address community and school administrator’s concerns. Impacted families have received additional information from their school administrator. Following the current school year, new […]

Changes in Social Media and Gaming Access on HCPSS-Issued Chromebooks Effective July 1, 2024

June 11th, 2024

In February, HCPSS announced a change to Instagram access on the HCPSS instructional network. Upon further review, HCPSS is making additional changes regarding student access to social media and gaming sites to eliminate student distraction during the school day and alleviate parent concerns about how students use their school-issued devices at home. 

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