Important News

Information and Application for Free and Reduced Meals

HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income…

Deep Run Digest 7-31-2020

Important Dates July 31 Virtual Summer Lunch Bunch with the Administrators K-2@11:00, 3-5@12:00 Aug 14 Virtual Summer Lunch Bunch with the Administrators K-2@11:00, 3-5@12:00 Sept 4 Student/Family Orientation Sept 8 First Day of Virtual School for K-8 Sept 10 First Day of Virtual School for PreK/RECC Sept 22 Virtual Back to School Night Prekindergarten-2 @ 6:30 pm Sept 23 Virtual…

Lunch Bunch with the Principal and Assistant Principals

Mrs. Lancaster, Mrs. Townsend, and Mrs. Quirk are thrilled to offer our first virtual summer lunch bunches! We would love the opportunity to reconnect or meet our Deep Run Rangers in a fun and collaborative way! Dates: Friday, July 31st and Friday, August 14th Primary Grades (Rising K-2): 11:00 - 11:30 am Intermediate Grades (Rising 3-5): 12:00 - 12:30 pm…

Enrollments and Transfers

As we approach August, it is very important that you enroll your child in the school they will attend for the 20-21 school year. We want to be sure your child has a Chromebook as they start the school year. The HCPSS website has the information you need to either enroll your child in Deep Run or transfer your child…

Activities for New Kindergarten Students

To welcome our new kindergarten students, we have a virtual tour and read alouds from our kindergarten teachers. There are also several resources for parents. Enjoy! Virtual Tour of the Deep Run Kindergarten and Welcome from Mrs. Lancaster Watch the virtual tour here. New!! Read Aloud from our Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Sharp I'm Bored Read Aloud from our Kindergarten Teacher…

Free Summer Meals and Food Pantries

The Grab-and-Go summer meals will be served through August 28, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants will be given two meals, breakfast and lunch, for that day. Friday distributions at school-based locations only will include meals to sustain children through the weekend. If you are unable to pick up the meals from the distribution sites, the HCPSS website has…

Student Chromebooks for Virtual Learning

All students in grades prekindergarten to 8th grade will receive a Chromebook for use during virtual learning. Parents do not need to make a request. Additional information about the distribution of the Chromebooks will be shared as soon as it is available. More information is on the HCPSS Website.

HCPSS Calendar Updated for the 20-21 School Year

The Howard County Board of Education approved a fully virtual first semester for the 20-21 school year beginning on September 8th for K-5 students and September 10th for PreK/RECC. Please refer to the most up to date calendar on the school system's website.

The Basics--English and Espanol

The Howard County Early Childhood Advisory Council recently announced their partnership with The Basics in an effort to introduce Howard County families to evidence-based strategies that capitalize on every child’s first 3 years to help them reach their full potential. Please see the parent toolkit and literature review on the science behind the five Basics Principles. Families are encouraged to…