Important News

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…

Registration is open for K-5. Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2021 to register for Kindergarten. Registration will take place online and then the final steps can be in person, if needed. Step 1: Register Online Here: https://www.hcpss.org/enroll/ Please make certain you are on the screen for 21-22 if registering for the next school year. It is…

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for first grade students returning to Deep Run, who have never been inside the school. Students who were fully virtual during their kindergarten year are invited to come to Deep Run on August 25th at 4:30 for a brief tour of the building. This is only for first graders returning to Deep Run…

Frequently Asked Questions NEW Kindergarten Orientation 8/27/2021 Presentation Virtual Tour for Kindergarteners Read Aloud from our Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Morrison Mrs. Wishy Washy Read Aloud from our Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Fryer Our Class is a Family Read Aloud from our Kindergarten Teacher, Ms. Sacki The Perfect Day Read Aloud from our Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Sharp I'm Bored Read Aloud from…

The Howard County Health Department is pleased to offer a pop-up vaccine clinic at Deep Run Elementary on June 22nd from 10:30-12:30. Free vaccines for Covid-19 will be available for anyone 12 years and older. Back to School Vaccines for 7th graders (Tdap, MCV4, HPV) and Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine will also be available. Walk ups are welcome and identification…

Books-A-Million is happy to announce that our 2021 Summer Book Drive is back! Even better news: We’ve partnered with your local schools to ensure that the benefits from this campaign will have a strong and lasting impact. Your children—and the wonderful teachers and administrators who serve their school—deserve the best educational resources and tools available. Through our 2021 Summer Book…

Quarter 4 report cards are ready to view online at HCPSS Connect Parents/guardians may view/download report cards by taking the following steps: Log in to HCPSS Connect Synergy Select More Options from the left panel Select Report Cards from the middle Select the report card you wish to access