Important News

Student Technology Survey: As we plan for continuity of learning, we request that all HCPSS families complete the HCPSS Student Technology Survey. We are working on securing a limited number of Chromebooks and we will do our best to accommodate all families. We are asking parents who have technology and access available at home to indicate so on the first…

We are entering Phase 2 of the Continuity of Learning Plan on Monday, March 30 . To bridge the gap before Phase 3 distance learning commences, a new set of resources have been posted to the HCPSS Continuity of Learning website. These resources are organized by grade and/or course. Print copies will be made available at all HCPSS food distribution…

Greetings Deep Run Families, I hope this weekly newsletter finds you and your family well. I know I am speaking on behalf of the entire Deep Run staff when I say we really miss all of our students and families! Please continue to stay informed by monitoring the HCPSS website and regularly checking your inbox for updates from Dr. Martirano…

Thank you to all our families following Deep Run on Twitter. We received some great videos and pictures of students participating in our daily activity suggestions. The Daily Activities will continue for the week of March 30th. Follow us on Twitter @hcpss_dres for some fun daily activities. Click here to learn more.

As part of the state’s overall response to the Coronavirus COVID–19 pandemic, Maryland Health Connection opened a new Special Enrollment Period to uninsured Marylanders who need health coverage during the State of Emergency for Coronavirus (COVID–19). Details online.

Families are reminded that through https://hcpss.me/, students may access the following approved online tools: Canvas: HCPSS’ learning management system MackinVIA: Provides students access to ebooks and databases, including Wixie and Typing Agent HC Library: Provides students access to online resources and content through the Howard County Library System Clever: Provides students with access to approved online apps, browsable by content…

Ongoing, weekdays through Friday, April 24* 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Locations: Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Road, Ellicott City Oakland Mills Middle School, 9540 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia Swansfield Elementary School, 5610 Cedar Lane, Columbia Cradlerock Elementary School/Lake Elkhorn Middle School, 6680 Cradlerock Way, Columbia Talbott Springs Elementary School, 9550 Basket Ring Road, Columbia (Beginning March 30) Wilde Lake Middle School…

The COVID-19 pandemic has made this an especially stressful time for many, especially those already impacted by mental health concerns. In-person assistance may be limited to try to slow the spread of the virus. However, help is still available online, over the phone, and face-to-face when needed. Please also note that Medicaid is covering temporary telehealth sessions during the state…

To help connect more families to the internet at home, Comcast is offering two months of free internet to new Internet Essential customers. The Comcast program is open to Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs) program participants, or those eligible for FARMS. Details online.

On Friday 3/13, all Deep Run students took home a document that detailed ideas for engaging students in learning activities while schools are closed. These resources are posted online and have been translated into multiple languages. While the activity ideas do not represent the same level of instruction that our excellent staff members can provide at school, they are intended…