Important News

This has been a challenging 1st quarter of school for many of our families. Due to the negative impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and transition to virtual learning, the Howard County Public School System has made some changes to 1st quarter grading that you may see reflected on your child’s report card. Students in primary grades will earn an…

In an effort to continue expanding our authorized set of digital tools for virtual instruction, HCPSS has curated a new set of supplemental digital tools that are available only through Google’s menu of additional services. These supplemental digital tools are approved by HCPSS and comply with federal, state and Howard County Board of Education student data privacy policies. Due to…

Residency Reminder: Even though HCPSS is currently operating in a virtual learning environment, families need to alert their school if they move, especially if they move to another attendance area. While in the spring transfers between schools were minimized, it is now the 2020-2021 school year and all students should be enrolled at the school for their assigned attendance area…

Join us on Tuesday, November 10th from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm for our November DRES Parent Connect! This month our Student Support Team will present strategies to support your child's attention and engagement during virtual learning. Feel free to bring your questions and thoughts, we want to hear from you. DRES Parent Connect Tuesday, November 10th 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Google Meet…

The Young Authors' Contest, spnsored by the State of Maryland Literacy Association, is open to students in grades 1-5. Students may submit their original poems or short stories written within the past year. The due date is December 2nd. Entries will not be accepted after December 2nd. Entries should be submitted to Mrs. Owens at audrey_owens@hcpss.org and should include the…

Important Dates October 30 Last Day to Order PTA Fundraiser Boon's Supply October 31 Free Food at Long Reach HS and Duckett's Lane ES 9:00 November 3 No School for Election Day November 10 Parent Connect with our School Counselors 6:30 pm November 13 Sign Up for Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences November 17 PTA Meeting--Family Institute November 19 Parent Connect…

The Young Authors' Contest, spnsored by the State of Maryland Literacy Association, is open to students in grades 1-5. Students may submit their original poems or short stories written within the past year. The due date is December 2nd. Entries will not be accepted after December 2nd. Entries should be submitted to Mrs. Owens at audrey_owens@hcpss.org and should include the…

Schools are closed on Tuesday, November 3rd for Election Day--don't forget to vote! Schools have an early dismissal on Friday, November 6th for the end of the marking period. Please see the early dismissal schedules using the link below. First Semester Early Dismissal Schedule

Parents/guardians, students, staff and other stakeholders may provide input and feedback to the Board of Education regarding the spring semester instructional model by emailing spring-input@hcpss.org . The Board will review all emails; however, due to the anticipated volume, individual responses should not be expected.

The Howard County Public School System invites students, parents and guardians, staff members and community stakeholders to share their input about the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program in HCPSS schools. Feedback about the program may be provided by emailing SROinput@hcpss.org . All messages will be reviewed; however, due to the anticipated volume, individual responses should not be expected. The feedback…