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MRSPA and HEART members, are you aware that the USPS made changes in December to the way they process mail, and for you it could mean important documents may not be delivered "on time" unless additional measures are taken? Check out this article from AARP (link below) to read about the changes that are taking place and how they could affect your important documents, such as Tax Returns and what you can do to ensure you are on time. https://www.aarp.org/government.../usps-post

The Howard County Retired School Personnel Association will sponsor $1,500.00 scholarships this year to at least four (4) Howard County Public School System graduates who are planning to enter the field of education. The application process is fully online. Qualifications and procedures will be found on the first page of the application. Current college students who are planning to enter the field of education and who graduated from a HCPSS high school are also eligible to

Are you a retiree who will be impacted by HCPSS's decision to no longer cover GLP-1 medications for non-diabetic employees effective March 31? Jess Nocera, a Howard County reporter for The Baltimore Banner, is working on a story pertaining to this decision. If you or somebody you know will be affected and would like to chat with Jess, please email her at jess.nocera@thebanner.com

The MRSPA Foundation Scholarship is available to anyone who currently works in a Maryland public school and is pursuing additional education or certification. The application period is January 2-23, 2026. Scholarships can be used in the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semesters. Please click here  to complete the online application.