Aug 14 Virtual Summer Lunch Bunch with the Administrators K-2@11:00, 3-5@12:00
Sept 4 Student/Family Orientation
Sept 8 First Day of Virtual School for K-8
Sept 10 First Day of Virtual School for PreK/RECC
Sept 22 Virtual Back to School Night Prekindergarten-2 @ 6:30 pm
Sept 23 Virtual Back to School Night 3-5 @ 6:30 pm
Sept 24 Virtual GT Back to School Night @ 6:30 pm
HCPSS Reopening Plan for 2020-2021
The Howard County Board of Education approved the Howard County Public School System Reopening Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The plan includes student schedules by grade as well as other valuable information about the 20-21 school year. Read more
Family File Opens August 10th
The 2020-2021 Family File will be available to parents on August 10th, when the 2020-2021 school year becomes the active year. We anticipate that the HCPSS will require that your Family File will need to be completed BEFORE you can see you child’s teacher in Canvas.
Every year HCPSS parents must complete a Family File for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect and selecting the Family File tab on the left and then clicking on Family File.
Once logged in, you will be asked to update or provide the following information:
Please note if a parent completes the Family File prior to August 10th, the information entered will be attached to the 2019-2020 school year and the Family File will be considered incomplete. Also, parents new to HCPSS in 2020-2021 will not have access to their children in HCPSS Connect until August 10th.
Register to Pick-Up Free School Supplies and Readiness Activites--August 29th
JustLiving Advocacy, Inc will be giving out school supplies and readiness activities to families in need on August 29th at the Elkridge Voluntary Fire Station on Rowenberry Drive in Elkridge from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. You can register NOW so you are guaranteed a bag will be avaiable for you: http://form.jotform.com/202023076200132
School Supplies and Readiness Activities Flyer
Information and Application for Free and Reduced Meals
HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. If financial circumstances have changed for your family due to Covid-19, please check to see if you are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced Meals program.
Families currently eligible must submit a new application each year.
For more information and to apply on-line. Click here.
The HCPSS website provides a list of the benefits provided to children who are eligible for FARMs.
Lunch Bunch with the Principal and Assistant Principals
A virtual lunch bunch with the Deep Run administrators will be held on August 14th. Read more
Enrollments and Transfers
As we approach August, it is very important that you enroll your child in the school they will attend for the 20-21 school year. Read more
HCPSS Calendar Updated for the 20-21 School Year
The Howard County Board of Education updated the school calendar with the school year beginning on September 8th for K-5 students and September 10th for PreK/RECC.Read more
Activities for New Kindergarten Students and Resources for Families
To welcome our new kindergarten students, we have a virtual tour and read alouds from our kindergarten teachers.Read more
Free Summer Meals and Food Pantries
Deep Run distributes meals Monday-Friday from 11:30-1:30. Learn more about other food resources for families.Read more
Student Chromebooks for Virtual Learning
All students in grades prekindergarten to 8th grade will receive a Chromebook for use during virtual learning.Read more