2025-2026 HCPSS Student Newsletters Home

June 10, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Congratulations, Class of 2026
Quarter 4 Report Cards Available June 22
Reminder: HCPSS Summer Meals Program, June 24-July 31
HCC Kids on Campus Summer Offerings
CHS Students Recognized through C-SPAN's StudentCam Competition
HCPSS Students to Perform in National Youth Orchestra
And more!

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June 3, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Reminder: HCPSS Summer Meal Program Runs June 24-July 31
Youth Leadership Workshop Open to Students in Grades 9-12
Summer Reading Adventures with the Howard County Library
HCPSS Students Named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists
Mt. Hebron HS Wins National Personal Finance Challenge Championship
Mount View MS Excels at 2026 National Science Olympiad
And more!

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May 28, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Board of Education Approves FY27 Budgets
26-27 Middle and High School Course Preview, June 4-10
Feedback Welcome on New Middle and High School Courses Through June 26
Celebrate Pride Week, June 1-6
And more!

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May 20, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

TONIGHT: HCASC May General Assembly and Officer Elections, 7 p.m. @ AHS
Congratulations to Mark Li, 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board
Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremonies, May 26-June 3
Pride Week Starts June 1
And more!

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May 13, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

May 20: HCASC May General Assembly and Officer Elections, 7 p.m. @ AHS
Several Surveys Need Student Input
Attend the Cents and Cents Ability Fair This Saturday
Apply for the Legacy Leadership Summer Institute
Congrats to the Senior Teachers of the Year
And more!

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May 6, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Tonight! Q4 Listen & Learn
Apply for an HCASC Officer Position by Friday!
HCASC May General Assembly/Elections, May 20, 7pm @ AHS
HCASC Student Voices Initiative Student Input Needed
Apply for the Legacy Leadership Summer Institute
And more!

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April 29, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

SMOB Election TODAY!
Q4 Listen & Learn
Apply for an HCASC Officer Position
April General Assembly Recap
Spring College Fair Tonight
Middle School Pride Dance/High School Pride Prom
Volunteer Opportunities
And more!

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April 22, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

TONIGHT: HCASC April General Assembly, 7pm @OMHS
SMOB Elections, April 29
Apply for an HCASC Officer Position by May 8
Student Voice Survey
Food and Nutrition Services Survey
HCPSS Climate Action Plan Art Campaign
Spring College Fair, April 29
And more!

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April 15, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

HCASC Officer Applications Open, Due May 8
Save the Date:
- HCASC April General Assembly, April 22 @OMHS
- HCASC Q4 Listen and Learn, May 4 @HoHS
T-Mobile Hotspots for Qualifying Students
An Evening on Adolescent Mental Health, April 20
Spring College Fair, April 29
Belonging Architect Applications Open
And more!

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April 8, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Congratulations to the SMOB Candidates: Gavin Falcón (LRHS) and Mark Li (RHHS); SMOB Election is April 29
HCPSS Class of 2026 Graduation Dates Set
HCASC March General Assembly Recap
HCASC Officer Applications Open Soon
HCPSS Climate Action Plan Team Art Campaign
Fostering Hope Summit: Mask Off, April 11
An Evening on Adolescent Mental Health, April 20
Volunteer Opportunities
And more!

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March 26, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Tonight: HCASC March General Assembly, 7pm at MHHS
HCPSS Summer Meal Program
Fostering Hope Summit: Mask Off, April 11
An Evening on Adolescent Mental Health, April 20
Students Bond, Learn and Grow Together in Unified Visual Arts and Leadership Class
And more!

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March 18, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Save the Date: HCASC March General Assembly, March 25
SMOB Convention, March 25
Attend the Countywide Cultural Showcase, March 23
An Evening on Adolescent Mental Health, April 20
And more!

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March 11, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Class of 2026 Graduation Dates Coming Soon
Countywide Cultural Showcase, March 23
An Evening on Adolescent Mental Health at LRHS on April 20
HS Students: Apply for the Belonging Architect Program
Opportunities for Advocacy and Election Campaigning
And more!

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March 4, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

TONIGHT (3/4): HCASC Quarter 3 Listen and Learn @ RHHS
2025-2026 Calendar Adjustments
Board Adopts Requested Budgets
Volunteer Opportunities with Howard EcoWorks and LakeFest
HoCo Film Festival Submissions Open and Judges Wanted
RHS and LKMS Counselors Named State Counselors of the Year
And more!

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February 25, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Save the date: HCASC Quarter 3 Listen and Learn, March 4 @ RHHS
Join the HCASC Mentorship Program
Apply for the Governor's APAA Commission Youth Fellow Program
Want to Improve Your Public Speaking? Join the Debate Academy
HC Library System Offers Practice AP Tests
And more!

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February 18, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

TONIGHT! HCASC General Assembly @ LRHS
Free County Transit Options for HCPSS Students
Health Department Substance Use Prevention Survey
Restricting Students' Use of HCPSS Google Authentication for 3rd Party Apps
Apply for FAFSA by March 1
Submit Your Film to the HoCo Student Film Festival
And more!

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February 11, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

HCASC General Assembly is Feb. 18 @ LRHS
Volunteer for HoCo Hour of Code
Ways to Make Your Voice Heard
Life Skills Classes for Middle and High School Students
Enter the America 250 AAPI Student Art Contest
And more!

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February 5, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Save the Date: Next HCASC General Assembly is Feb. 18 @ LRHS
Apply to Be a Delegate at the SMOB Nominating Convention
MS Course Registration Open Through Feb. 18
Register for the HCPSS Food and Nutrition Services Taste Test
HBCU College and Career Fair, March 7
And more!

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January 21, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

Deadline Extended: Apply to Be the 2026-2027 HCPSS Student Member of the Board by Jan. 23
Change in Maximum Number of Tabs Allowed on Student Chromebooks
Apply for Leadership U by April 6; Info Session on Jan. 28
Apply for Apprenticship Maryland by March 2
And more!

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January 14, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

TONIGHT: HCASC January General Assembly, 7pm at MRHS
Apply to Be the 2026-2027 HCPSS Student Member of the Board by Jan. 16
Superintendent Barnes Presents FY27 Operating Budget
MLK Day of Service Opportunities
BSAP Spring Registration Opens Jan. 10
Apply for Apprenticship Maryland by March 2
And more!

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January 7, 2026

In This Week's Newsletter:

TONIGHT: HCASC Q2 Listen & Learn, 7pm at HaHS
HS Course Registration Open Through Jan. 12
Save the Date: HCASC Jan. General Assembly, Jan. 14
Apply to Be the 2026-2027 HCPSS Student Member of the Board by Jan. 16
MLK Day of Service Opportunities
BSAP Spring Registration Opens Jan. 10
Apply for Apprenticship Maryland by March 2
And more!

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December 17, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

HS Course Registration Open Through Jan. 12
Adjustments to 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
Reminder: Nominate Teacher and Principal of the Year by Jan. 7
And more!

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December 10, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

HS Course Registration Begins Dec. 16
Board of Education Finalizes Attendance Area Adjustment Plan for 2026-2027 School Year
Student Safety in Winter
Nominate Teacher and Principal of the Year by Jan. 7
ARL Career Academy Info Session, Dec. 10
And more!

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December 3, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

Reminder: HCPSS Emergency Notification Procedures
Barriers to Belonging Survey
Grant Opportunities for HS Asian American Student Groups
HS Advanced Research Program Information Night
ARL Career Academy Info Session
And more!

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November 19, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

Tonight! HCASC General Assembly, Reservoir HS, 7pm
Apply to be an HCASC Policy Representative
Redistricting Update: Public Hearing Scheduled for Nov. 20
Become a Climate Mentor
And more!

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November 12, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

Class of 2026 Graduation Window, May 18-June 4
Message from the Superintendent About Veterans Day
Board Approves Proposed FY 2027 Capital Budget
Nominations Open for HCPSS Principal and Teacher of the Year
Lots of Opportunities to get Involved
And more!

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November 5, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

Apply to be an HCASC Policy Representative
Enjoy the Arts at HCPSS
Career Academy Info Sessions, Nov. 11 & Dec. 10
Fostering Hope: Unplugged, Nov. 15
Volunteer for the Howard County MultiService Center Food Distribution
And more!

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October 29, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

Contribute to the HCASC Howard County Student Voice Survey
Final Opportunities for Input on the Boundary Review Process
Oct. 31 Free and Reduced Meals Application Deadline
Student Musicians Wanted for In-Person Concerts
And more!

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October 22, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

HCASC Listen & Learn TONIGHT @GHS, 7pm
Last Chance to Vote to Rename the ARL
Volunteer with HC DrugFree Teen Advisory Council
Nominate a Remarkable Teen for Junior Achievement 18 under 18
And more!

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October 15, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

HCASC General Assembly TONIGHT, 10/15 at GPHS
Final Community Voting Survey to Rename the ARL
Apply for JROTC through Jan. 6
And more!

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October 8, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

HCASC Committee Applications due TODAY
Join the HC DrugFree Teen Advisory Council
Mark Your Calendar: Career Academy Info Sessions
Fall College Fair Oct. 15
And more!

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October 1, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

Mark Your Calendar: Next HCASC Meeting, 10/15; First Quarterly Listen & Learn, 10/22
Girls Flag Football Coming to HCPSS
Upcoming Boundary Review Public Hearings & Work Sessions
Congratulations to Howard County's Youth Poet Laureate, Penelope Tofigh (RHHS)
And more!

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September 24, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

First HCASC Meeting is TONIGHT, 7pm @WLHS
Help Rename the ARL
Attend College and Armed Forces Day
Interested in Becoming Student Member of the State Board of Education?
Apply to the Maryland Association of Student Councils
And more!

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September 17, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

Attend Next Wednesday's HCASC Meeting at WLHS
Get Involved with HCASC: Fill out a Caucus Interest Form or Committee Application
BSAP Saturday Math Academy Registration Opens Saturday
Volunteer Opportunities
And more!

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September 10, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

Get Involved with HCASC: Fill out a Caucus Interest Form or Committee Application
Changes in School Safety Language and Protocols
Apply to Serve on the Howard County Student Equity Committee
BSAP Saturday Math Academy Registration Opens Sept. 20
College and Armed Forces Day
Fall College Fair
And more!

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September 3, 2025

In This Week's Newsletter:

Welcome Message from HCASC President Gavin Falcón
First HCASC Meeting: September 24
HCASC Committee Applications Open
Sign Up to Receive HCPSS Text and Email News and Alerts
Check out the Service/Leadership, Academic and Advocacy Opportunities

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