Important News

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is committed to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive school environment that fosters the social and emotional safety, dignity, and well-being of all students. HCPSS acknowledges the need for employees to use an array of research-based positive behavior interventions, strategies, and supports to address student behaviors and keep students safe to minimize the…

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DRES Visitors and Volunteers All visitors and volunteers must check in at the front office. Please present your driver’s license to complete the check-in process. Volunteers must complete two training sessions. Please follow the steps below to complete and submit the training certificates. Complete the short volunteer confidentiality training here and then fill out the form linked below and bring…

HCPSS Strategic Planning As part of the HCPSS strategic planning process, 5th grade students, staff and families are being asked to provide input about their values for our school system. Parents/Guardians: Please complete this HCPSS Strategic Planning Input Survey by Friday, September 20, 2024, and share the student version with your Grade 5 student(s). This survey is anonymous and available…

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Dear Families, HCPSS participates in the Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMs) program. Qualification Links to an external site.is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. Participation in FARMs qualifies students for a wide range of opportunities and resources beyond breakfast and lunch, including free college applications, free or reduced JumpStart tuition, discounted internet through the Comcast Internet…

A Message from our Music Team/Mensaje de nuestro equipo de música Registration is now active for Orchestra, Band and Songbirds for students in grades 3-5. Please read about our program offerings here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kSMySNfYak7Fx7svMBta0n3MP6RxSwaMXtF_Ao7VuQc/edit?usp=sharing and register your child to join Deep Run's ensembles! Orchestra, Band and Songbirds are voluntary curricular courses in addition to the General Music curriculum. Students will receive…

Parents, Guardians, and Families, The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students. Preventing bullying is an important part of this goal. HCPSS Policy 9460 states that bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and intimidation are prohibited in HCPSS. Our administration and staff have been trained and made aware of this policy as…