Howard County
Retired School Personnel Association
Serving HCPSS Retirees Since 1975
WELCOME! We are glad that you have landed on our HEART website. Whether you are newly retired from Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), have been retired for any number of years, or maybe retirement is in your near future, HEART is the association for you!​
HEART works to protect your biggest retirement assets - your pension and health benefits. HEART sends representatives to Annapolis to protect your rights. HEART provides a quarterly newsletter to you to keep you informed. HEART offers four general meeting luncheons that allow you to socialize with fellow retirees and keep you informed of the current issues. HEART has professional representatives who negotiate with the Board of Education for better retirement benefits. HEART also awards scholarships to worthy graduates pursuing a career in education.
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​HEART is your local association and is affiliated with Maryland Retired School Personnel Association (MRSPA). We encourage you, as a HCPSS retiree, to lend your support and join both organizations.
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Latest News
HCPSS 2026 Benefits Information
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Open Enrollment Period is Oct. 21 thru Nov. 7, 2025.​​
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For Virtual Benefits Fair dates & times visit the Benefits: Open Enrollment for 2026 page of the HCPSS website.
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It’s time to register
for HEART’s
Annual Holiday Luncheon
Our holiday luncheon is a much-loved HEART tradition, featuring a performance from the HCPSS Madrigals, a buffet luncheon with scrumptious meal choices, and most importantly, ample time to visit with friends and former colleagues.​​​
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SAVE PULL TABS!!
HEART will be collecting aluminum pull-tabs to benefit Maryland's only Ronald McDonald House located in Baltimore. A collection box will be
available at both the
October and December
luncheons.
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Get Social with HEART
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Toby's Dinner Theater
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The Strathmore with BSO
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Several shows & dates available.
Open to HEART members, family, and friends.
Reservations are required.
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Volunteers Needed
to serve as judges for high school Speech and Debate tournaments. No prior experience is needed—judges receive training before each event. It’s a fun and rewarding way to stay connected with education, and hear from bright, hard-working students who are building their communication and critical thinking skills. It also allows schools like Howard High to enter more competitors.
If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact john_dean@hcpss.org