Important News

August 5, 2021 Greetings Deep Run Families, We would like to welcome back our returning families and extend a warm welcome to our families who are new to Deep Run Elementary. We hope your family had a wonderful summer. We also hope you can enjoy the remaining three weeks of summer vacation with some fun families activities. Our Deep Run…

Please join us as we welcome our new Deep Run staff members and wish a fond farewell to those staff members pursuing other opportunities. A full list of the roster can be found on our website. Pictures will be uploaded as soon as they are avilable after staff return. Please note that a few of our new staff members are…

HCPSS will continue its free food service program to meet the growing need to feed hungry children and families in Howard County and fill the nutritional gap. All meals will be provided at no cost to HCPSS students during the 2021-2022 school year.

Beginning the week of August 2, families with students new to HCPSS and whose registration has been finalized will receive an email from noreply@hcpss.org with the subject “Technology account information for new HCPSS student.” The email will be sent to the email address used during the student registration process. The email contains personalized and important information regarding new students’ technology…

If your child requires medication at school for the upcoming school year, please go to the link below. Here you will find all the information and forms that are needed for students that need medications at school. There are links to the Epi-pen order form, diabetes order form, and medication order form. If you have any questions or concerns, please…

Any student who borrowed a Chromebook last year will continue to use that device during the 2021-2022 school year. Every student new to HCPSS will receive a chromebook; parents/guardians do not need to do anything to request this device. Details for new device distribution will be communicated as soon as they are available.

Howard County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano today outlined several health and safety updates for the 2021-2022 school year, including that, effective immediately, masks will be required in school buildings for all students, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. This decision comes after new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of…

HCPSS Family File is where parents input and find all of the information located on their child's Emergency Procedure Cards, contact information and medical considerations. For the safety of your child/children, it is very important that this information remains current. This information must be updated every year. Please ensure that it is completed prior to the start of school. Once…

Connection and teamwork build confident and resilient girls. You can make a difference this fall! As a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run, you will build confidence and inner strength in young girls who need you. 96% of coaches said they felt they formed positive relationships with the girls on their team. The inclusive, intentional, and interactive team environment…

The school supply list is available on the DRES website. We will also have a large number of backpacks filled with school supplies to give to students at the open house on August 27th. Additionally, Paragon at Columbia Overlook apartments will be offering a "school supply buffet." Students may bring their backpacks to the Paragon clubhouse on August 26th from…