Howard County Public School System

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), established in 1843, is the public school district for residents of Howard County, Maryland. Dedicated to academic excellence and social-emotional well-being, HCPSS provides high-quality education services to students from Prekindergarten to 12th grade. The system's central office is located in Ellicott City, MD, and it operates 77 schools across the county; each embodying its mission to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and nurturing environment to foster lifelong learning and achievement.