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    Get help with or connect with your student’s courses, get grades and view assignments
  • Technology

    Read about student devices, online safety, and digital tools used in the classroom
  • Budget

    Gain information about the HCPSS operating budget process, including a schedule and related documents
  • Student Well-Being

    Learn how HCPSS promotes mental health and well-being, and find essential resources
  • Report Bullying

    Access HCPSS’ bullying reporting tool, which allows students, parents and staff to easily and confidentially report incidents
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News Highlights

2024-2025 budget graphic.

FY25 Operating Budget

The operating budget process is a collaborative, multi-step process involving HCPSS, the Board of Education and Howard County Government. The Board approved its requested budget on March 7, which now advances to the County Executive.

Learn more about the budget →

Board Superintendent Search

The Howard County Board of Education in December named HCPSS Chief Academic Officer Bill Barnes as the Acting Superintendent. The Board is conducting a nationwide search for a permanent Superintendent, which also includes soliciting stakeholder input.

Learn more about the Superintendent search process →

A group of MRHS students standing outside the school

Maryland’s Blueprint for the Future

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future was passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2021 to transform public education in the state into a world-class education system. HCPSS staff are extensively working to meet these goals in a manner that is programmatically appropriate and fiscally responsible.

Learn more about HCPSS’ implementation of the Blueprint →

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