Welcome to the PTA Council of Howard County website

The PTA Council of Howard County (PTACHC) serves our 75 PTA’s and its members in Howard County, MD, to support the mission, purposes, and principles of PTA through advocacy, leadership development, parent involvement and education.

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Board of Education Candidates Forum Video
March 16, 2024

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Congratulations to the PTA Council Reflections Arts Program Winners for 2023-24!!!

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FY2025 HCPSS Operating Budget Process
How To Advocate For the HCPSS Budget
Howard County Council Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2025

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PTA Council Dues – due by November 1, 2023
Please note that PTACHC membership dues have been increased for 2023-24. 
Dues are now $200.00/year
PTA Council of Howard County Membership Dues & Scholarship Donation Invoice

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PTA Council 2023-24 Board of Directors

President Terri Marcus
Executive Vice President Karina Fisher
Vice President Operations vacant
Vice President Issues Glenda Hernandez-Tittle
Secretary Angela Shiplet
Treasurer Laurie Ramey
Legislative Chair Brent Loveless
Membership Chair vacant
Policy Chair Lisa Loveless

Contact Us

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PTA Council of Howard County
General Membership Meetings
2023-24

PTACHC General Membership meetings are held the first Monday of each month, unless noted.

August 28, 2023 Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria
October 2, 2023 Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria
November 6, 2023 Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria
December 4, 2023 Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria
January 8, 2024* Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria
February 12, 2024* Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria
March 11, 2024* Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria
April 8, 2024* Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria
May 6, 2024 Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria
June 3, 2024 Monday 7:30 PM Homewood School Cafeteria

There will be no meeting in September.

          * January meeting is second Monday due to the holiday on Jan. 1st.
          * February meeting is second Monday due to HCPSS public hearing on Feb. 5th
          * March meeting is second Monday due to BOE/PTA Presidents meeting March 4th.
          * April meeting is second Monday due to Spring Break on April 1st.

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Click here for all meeting minutes, agendas, and handouts

Click here for all Legislative News

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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES for your PTA

The Homewood School has 3 distinct programs to meet the specific needs of individual students who have difficulty functioning in traditional classroom settings. Homewood does not have a PTA as each student is counted at their home school. There are several ways to assist Homewood’s staff and students.

PTA’s Helping Homewood

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Back Pack and School Supply Drive

How can my PTA/PTSA help our Howard County students who are in need of school supplies?

Prepare for Success is an all-volunteer effort on behalf of students in the Howard County Public Schools System. 100% of all monetary donations are used to purchase supplies.

From July to August, Howard County residents are able to drop off donations of new school supplies at any of the partner sites across Howard County. 

1. Donate monetarily to Prepare for Success (a 501(c)(3) org)
2. Volunteer
3. Host or Sponsor a Donation Drive
a. Amazon Wish List
b. School supplies needed

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PTA/PTSA Officers – join the discussion at the private Facebook page for local PTA officers only.

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PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.