Important News

Wellness Wednesday- February 16th

Wednesday, February 16th is a wellness wednesday and students will be dismissed half day. The schedule is: Period 1 7:25-7:55am Period 2 8:00-8:30am Period 3 8:35-9:10am Period 4 9:15-9:45am Period 5 9:50-10:20am Period 6 10:25-10:50am Brunch 10:55-11:10am School Dismissal: 11:10am

Parent Consent for Supplemental Google Tools

To continue expanding our authorized set of digital tools for instruction, HCPSS has curated a new set of supplemental digital tools that are available only through Google's menu of additional services. HCPSS is committed to leveraging technology in ways that ensure all students have access and opportunity to communicate, collaborate, create, and innovate safely and responsibly anywhere, anytime in support…

Career Academies Information Session- March 2nd at 7pm

Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend virtual information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Wednesday, March 2. The evening will include two 20-minute information sessions, beginning at 7 and 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn how Career and Technical Education (CTE) career academies provide high school students with opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships, and industry…

Auditions for Dance 2-Dance Company

Interested in taking a Dance course next year? All students interested in taking Dance 2-Dance Company are required to attend Dance Placement auditions. Students may register for Dance 1 without attending auditions. This year auditions will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 23rd from 4:00-6:00 in the Auxiliary Gym. Please arrive early to complete paperwork and sign in. Please fill out…

Project Access Program- Information Sessions Upcoming

Project Access is a college preparatory program designed to facilitate the transition of high school students with disabilities into post-secondary education. The program strives to increase the success rate and freshmen retention rate at any post-secondary institute of their choice by providing instruction in relevant academic areas, career development, and college readiness skills. Project Access is intended for high school…

Graduation Speeches Audition Information

Any member of the Class of 2022 is invited to audition to speak at the Graduation Ceremony. We are looking for seniors interested in participating in the ceremony in a variety of roles. Visit t his link for detailed information. Students that want to audition must complete this google form.

Post High School Google Planning Calendar- Subscribe today

Remember to visit our Post High School Planning Calendar for upcoming events. We update this calendar daily so visit frequently. There are several new events that have just been added including a webinar by Sal Khan and Angela Duckworth, a College Admission 101 session by JHU and several financial aid workshops by UMD Extension program.

Second Quarter Report Cards Issued January 31

Second quarter ended on January 21st and 3rd quarter officially began on January 25th. Report cards will become available through HCPSS connect on January 31st. Below we have linked a spreadsheet that allows students to calculate their final grade based on 1st and 2nd quarter and estimating 3rd, 4th, and final exam. We also have the worksheet with grading policies…

Zaching Against Cancer Scholarship

The Zaching Against Cancer Foundation (ZACF) is a non-profit foundation established to provide support to cancer patients and their support networks through scholarships, research, and direct patient outreach. The ZACF is proud to present six $2,500.00 Spirit Award Scholarships to Maryland High School Students in the 2022 graduating class who will be attending a two- or four-year college. Those who…