Important News

Planning HCC courses with my high school schedule

Ongoing Jump Start Support Sessions How can I plan for my HCC courses and my high school schedule? When scheduling in January with your high school, select a full load of courses at HCPSS. Howard Community College typically publishes their course schedule for the fall in late April / early May. At that time, you can work closely with your…

HC DrugFree Updates and Activities

HC DrugFree Updates: 1. FREE Parenting Classes: Raising preteens and teens is tough. Wouldn’t it be great if adults could take a class that taught us how to help our kids avoid risky behaviors, all while learning how to say no to drugs and alcohol? There is! Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides families with…

New Family Orientation Night- Rescheduled for January 18th

Google Meet: RHS_Family Please join us for new family information night on January 18th at 6pm. The evening will start with a welcome and an overview of high school planning. We will then transition to break-out sessions where parents can attend content specific presentations. The agenda for the evening is linked here. To attend our virtual program on Google Meet…

Course Registration for 2022-2023 School Year

Registration for the 2022-2023 is underway. There are some important pieces of information we want to share with students and families. Please read below for detailed information about the process. Scheduling Meetings All students will meet one on one with their counselor to review their course requests and get answers to individual questions between January 6th and February 10th. The…

Accessing and Understanding PSAT Scores

All students in grades 9, 10, and 11 took the PSAT's in October. Scores are now available. To learn how to access your scores, see links below: - When do PSAT/NMSQT Scores Come Out and What's Next - Video: Learn how to access the scores - Score Concordance Table Find out if your college requires a test score. Visit fairtest.org…

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…

JROTC Applications Due January 4th

Any student who wishes to participate in JROTC but does not attend one of the schools that offers the program may apply for participation. Each school has a limited number of additional spaces available. To apply for participation for the 2022-2023 school year, students must contact a JROTC official no later than Jan. 4, 2022, to schedule an interview. Only…

Class of 2022 Cap and Gown Information

We are excited to share the cap and gown information with you! In advisory on Wednesday (12/8), before you go to your senior class meeting, you will receive your senior cap and gown packets from Herff Jones. In this packet, you will find information on how to order: your cap and gown, your announcements, your ring, your souvenir tassels, etc…

Unvaccinated Staff Weekly Testing and Volunteer Vaccination Requirement Update

Unvaccinated Staff Weekly Testing and Volunteer Vaccination Requirement Update Unvaccinated Staff Weekly Testing and Volunteer Vaccination Requirement Update: Unvaccinated staff members are no longer required to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing, and school visitors/volunteers are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination. This decision was made as the metrics used by the Howard County Health Department (HCHD) to inform COVID-related…