Important News

Join HCPSS and the Council of Elders (TCOE) virtually on December 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for an engaging session regarding student well-being. HCPSS staff will provide information about mental health resources within the school system and representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness will share how to identify behaviors that affect your child’s social/emotional well-being and…

December 2 PTA Winter Festival 6-7:30 pm December 5 Inclusive Schools Week December 5 Hour of Code Week December 12 Kindergarten Title I Family Night 6:00 December 13 School Picture Make-up Day December 14 Early Dismissal Day 12:55 December 16 Spirit Day: Holiday Shirts and Sweaters December 20 Advanced Instrumental Music Concert December 23 Pajama Day December 26 Winter Break…

We have entered the colder season of the school year. Even though the temperatures get colder, our students still go outside for recess. Recess is a very important time for students to take a break from their academic classes to get fresh air, exercise, and socialize with their peers. Recess is so important that the Howard County Public School System…

You are invited to DRES for reading fun! Join kindergarten teachers to learn and practice activities to support your child’s learning at home. Each child will receive materials to take home. When: Monday, December 12, 2022, 6:00-7:00 pm Where: DRES Kindergarten Classrooms Please let us know if you’re coming by December 5, 2022! RSVP- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-6jfxcTyI2ibG2F7b_JgpDnz33gGyx6MZmrxpCzoHkX7qzA/viewform?usp=sf_link ¡Estás invitado a DRES para…

Programa de Logros Hispanos El Programa de Logros Hispanos trabaja en colaboración con los programas centrales y las escuelas para lograr los objetivos del sistema escolar para los estudiantes hispanos, y asegurar que estén preparados para la universidad y la carrera en el momento de la graduación. El programa proporciona desarrollo profesional para el personal, facilita la participación de las…

November 18 Spirit Day--Wear Red, White, Blue for American Ed Week November 21 Early Dismissal at 12:55 for afternoon in-person conferences November 22 Early Dismissal at 12:55 for afternoon virtual conferences November 23 No School for Students November 24-25 Schools Closed December 2 PTA Winter Festival 6-7:30 pm December 13 School Picture Make-up Day NEWS Free COVID Booster Vaccines for…

It is the perfect time to have your child work on his/her Young Author’s Entry. Thanksgiving Break should provide extra creative time to write a short story or poem. This is for all first through 5th grade students. The students are allowed to enter both a short story and a poem if they are feeling inspired! A packet went home…

If you ordered fall portraits, picture envelopes will be sent home the week of November 21st. If your child missed the fall picture day or would like to retake their fall portraits, they can have their picture taken on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. If you ordered fall portraits and would like retakes, please send the picture envelope with the pictures…

Come get in the holiday spirit! The cafeteria and gym will be turned into a winter wonderland! There will be winter themed crafts, activities, and local vendors. You may find that perfect holiday gift! There will also be the popular Holiday Market for KIDS ONL Y. Kids will be able to purchase $2-$5 gifts for friends and family , so…

Our School-Based Wellness Center will offer free COVID bivalent booster vaccines for children ages 5 through 11 years of age who have received their primary COVID series two months ago or longer. If you would like your child to receive this vaccine for protection against the COVID virus, please complete the attached paperwork and return to the school nurse. If…