Important News

Post High School Planning

Post High School Planning- March to the Future HCPSS counselors are organizing a series of post high school planning events for all students. We will have events every Wednesday at 7pm. Workshops include financial aid, athletics in college, college search, disabilities in college, college panels, HCC, apprenticeships, military and more! There is something for everyone. Please check back frequently as…

Technology

Students who have been provided with a school-issued Chromebook should bring the device and power cord, as well as any optional peripheral devices that support their use of the device, including external keyboards, mice, and headphones. Students without an HCPSS device should bring their own device and power cord, or request an HCPSS device for school use. Students who have…

Calendar Update!

Calendar update! To better allow for teacher preparation for students returning in person, Feb. 25-26 now will be 3-hour early dismissal days for students at all levels. Details, the revised calendar and early dismissal schedules available online. https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2021/02/changes-to-2020-2021-academic-calendar/ …

Changes to 2020-2021 Academic Calendar

The Howard County Board of Education approved changes to the 2020-2021 academic year calendar during its February 11, 2021, meeting. Thursday, February 25, and Friday, February 26 are now scheduled as 3-hour early dismissal days for students at all levels, rather than full academic days as previously designated. The changes are made in preparation for HCPSS' phased transition to a…

‘Fall’ 2021 Tryout Information

1st Day of Tryouts begins 2/13 · Make sure all paperwork is complete or online submission complete. · Reminder practices begin after tryouts are completed. Due to the prospects of frigid temperatures this weekend, Saturday, and Monday may be used for equipment issue and virtual meetings. We will begin in-person practices on Tuesday when the weather is more conducive to…

Hybrid Learning Resource Document; Fall Athletics Update

Comprehensive Hybrid Learning Document As families review learning options for the remainder of the school year, the Bridge to Normalized Instruction: Hybrid Instructional Model resource document summarizes all major aspects of the school system's planned transition to hybrid in-person and concurrent virtual instruction that begins on March 1, as the first stage of a gradual return to normalized instruction. The…

All School Start Times and Student Schedules to Change March 1

Effective Monday, March 1, all school start times will be adjusted to begin 20 minutes later than pre-COVID times. Students will not change courses/subjects during the third quarter (Feb. 1-April 14); however, class times and lengths will change. Prior to the schedule shift on March 1, your child’s school will share the grade level and/or school schedule with general start…

Parent Instructional Preference Commitment Deadline Extended to February 10

HCPSS has extended the deadline for parents/guardians to make the commitment regarding sending their child to school for all or part of the week (depending on program availability) and receive virtual instruction the remainder of the week, or to have their child remain fully virtual for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. This extended deadline gives families additional time…

Back to School Night, Semester 2

Thanks for joining us tonight for Back to School Night. We hope that you find the information below to be valuable as enter Semester 2. Below you will find a Google Document for viewing information today. Go Gators! Semester 2 Back to School Night Google Doc