Important News

In accordance with Maryland’s Ready to Read Act (2019), COMAR(2021), and the request from the Howard County Board of Education, all Howard County Public School System students in grades kindergarten to 5th grade will participate in a screener for identifying potential reading difficulties. Howard County has selected Amplify mClass with DIBELS 8th Edition as the universal screener. Please see below…

There will be a virtual session co-sponsored by HCPSS and The Council of Elders on Saturday, October 9, from 9:00-10:30a.m. This free session will focus on HCPSS resources that are available to help families support their child’s education. Parents/guardians of students at all levels are invited to attend. Register online to receive a confirmation email with login information.

School Pictures are October 21st. Use this form to sign up and get up-to-date information from the photographer. General information Information for ordering pictures.

This year's 4th/5th Grade Musical will be Disney's The Lion King [Kids]. We are looking for adult volunteers: parents, staff... YOU can be part of the team that makes this happen for our DRES students! No previous theater experience required. Come to the information session in the music room at 6:30PM on Tuesday October 19. (just before the PTA Meeting)…

Los padres están invitados a una noche interactiva donde los padres aprenderán a navegarel Hcpss Connect y los conceptos básicos de Canvas. Padres en los grados 2-5, por favor traigan el dispositivo(Chromebook) de su hijo. Proporcionaremos un Chromebook prestado a los padres con estudiantes del PreK, Kinder y primer grado para este evento. Confirme su asistencia para poder restablecer su…

Parents are invited to an interactive night where parents will learn to navigate HCPSS Connect and the basics of Canvas. Parents in grades 2-5, please bring your child's Chromebook. We will be providing a loaner Chromebook to parents with PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students for this event. Please RSVP and indicate whether you need to reset your password. When…

COATS Only Saturday, October 16 1:00 to 3:00 pm North Laurel Community Center 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20723 face masks must be worn on-site for the safety of all persons For questions or more information, contact Sharee Campbell, MSC Coordinator, at 410-313-0220 (voice/relay) or scampbell@howardcountymd.gov. www.howardcountymd.gov/msc This information is neither sponsored nor endorsed by HCPSS or the school…

Students who have never attended a HCPSS school must be registered by their custodial parent (biological, adoptive, legal guardian). Click here to register. New Kindergarten Students Children must be 5 years old by September 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten. Every child who is 5 years old by September 1 must be enrolled in a kindergarten program this fall…

Important Dates Oct 13 DRES Title I Parent Connect Series: Navigating Canvas and HCPSS Connect 6-8pm Oct 15 No School for Students Oct 19 PTA Meeting 7:00 Oct 21 School Pictures Oct 22 Hat Day Oct 26 Flu Vaccine Clinic Oct 28 PTA Trunk or Treat--Save the Date News Grade Level Meetings with the Administrators At the beginning of each…

At the beginning of each school year, Mrs. Lancaster, Mrs. Quirk, and Mrs. Townsend meet with each grade level team to review school system policies and procedures with students. The following topics are shared in a developmentally appropriate manner with grades K-5. You can learn more about HCPSS policies on the HCPSS Website. The Student and Parent Handbook also includes…