Important News

Mask Availability in Schools KN 95 masks will be available at schools. While KN95 masks are recommended by the CDC and students may bring their own if they have them, they are not mandated. Students and staff will be permitted to use disposable or cloth masks. Disposable masks will continue to be available in schools for all students and staff…

Please join DRES administrators for a virtual Parent Connect session Thursday, 1/13/22 from 7-8pm. The focus of the discussion will be information on testing as well as an opportunity to ask questions. We hope you can join us! Meeting ID meet.google.com/phg-mfxx-mbc Phone Numbers (‪US‬) ‪+1 617-675-4444‬ PIN: ‪ 516 012 805 3105#‬

Students in grades 3 and 5 will be participating in CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) the second and third weeks of January 2022 (see schedule below). CogAT assesses the learned reasoning abilities of students, which are developed through both in-school and out-of-school experiences. The students will be assessed in three areas: verbal, quantitative and non-verbal reasoning. Verbal reasoning assesses the students'…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shortened the quarantine duration to five days. This recommendation was adopted by the Howard County Health Department (HCHD) and HCPSS. Please read the new guidelines on the HCPSS Website.

Dec 22 Schoolwide Pajama Day Dec 23 Winter Break Jan 3 Back to School Jan 7 Spirit Day--Football Friday Jan 13 Parent Connect 6:30 Jan 17 No School--Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 19 Early Dismissal 12:55 Jan 21 Spirit Day--Crazy Hair Day Jan 21 End of Quarter 2 Marking Period Jan 24 No School Jan 27 Band, Grade 3…

Start the new year off on the right foot! Maryland State Parks will be offering hike opportunities across the state from December 31, 2021 through January 2, 2022. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks that encourages all 50 states to offer outdoor hiking opportunities on the first day of the new year…

Important Dates Dec 22 Schoolwide Pajama Day Dec 23 Winter Break Jan 3 Back to School News Lost and Found Reminder: all items left in the lost and found at the end of the day today will be donated School Store Opens Next Week Students: do you need some new pencils, erasers, or notebooks? Well you are in luck because…

Check out these recorded classes from the library. Just scan the bar codes for the classes you would like to take. These actiities will be great during the holiday break or cold winter months. Recorded Activities from the Howard Couny Library

Do you need some new pencils, erasers, or notebooks? Well you are in luck because T he Rockin' Ranger Shop will be reopening next week for a little shopping before winter break! The price of items ranges from 10 cents to $2.50. Please be sure to bring your money in a safe container (baggie, envelope, or wallet/purse). C heck to…

Through a partnership with the Howard County Health Department and several local pharmacies, HCPSS is pleased to provide students ages 5-11 the opportunity to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Visit the HCPSS website to view upcoming clinic information and make an appointment.