Important News

Quarter 3 Virtual Schedules Update

HCPSS staff have gathered feedback about the HCPSS virtual learning model from students, teachers, administrators, and families, and consulted with leadership from both the Howard County Educators Association and Howard County Administrators Association to discuss potential changes to be implemented in the future. As a result of these discussions, the following scheduling changes will take effect at the start of…

Update on In-Person, Small Group Programs, January 19, 2021

On January 19, based on the continued unfavorable COVID-19 rates in Howard County, HCPSS is postponing the next possible date for in-person programs to resume to Monday, February 8, 2021. Additionally, due to the elevated trend in health metrics, HCPSS will not deliver the PSAT on January 26. Details on the PSAT may be found online. Superintendent Michael J. Martirano…

January 2021 Meal Service Adjustments

Howard County public schools will not be in session Friday, January 29 for a professional work day. There will be no meal service either of these days and additional meals may be picked up in advance of the closures. The following adjustments will be made to meal services: There is no meal service Friday, January 29. Meals that are pre-ordered…

HCPSS Announces Class of 2021 Graduation Window

Howard County Public School System has confirmed the window for the 2021 high school graduations as Monday, May 24-Friday, May 28, 2021 and Tuesday, June 1-Friday, June 11, 2021. HCPSS is preparing multiple options regarding hosting this year’s graduation ceremonies, including in-person and virtual events. Final decisions regarding format and location will be dependent on community health metrics during the…

Semester 1 Materials Collection - January 28

On January 28th, Reservoir HS will be collecting Semester 1 materials from students. Stations will be set up in the bus loop from 12:00 - 2:00 and 4:00 - 6:00. Teachers will notify students in specific courses from the following departments if they need to return materials on January 28th: Fine Arts Math Science Social Studies CTE Again, teachers will…

Update to Student Meals Procedures, Effective March 1, 2021

Effective March 1, meals for seven days per week will continue to be provided at no cost to students; however, the days and times meals will be provided will change. Meals will be available in most schools, including those that have been closed for construction and those closed due to inadequate staffing. https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2021/02/update-to-student-meals-procedures-effective-march-1-2021/

Change to January 2021 Academic Calendar

Tuesday, January 26 and Wednesday, January 27 - previously scheduled as half-days for high school students - are now full days of school, as scheduled (synchronous and asynchronous, respectively) Calendar

HCPSS Winter Athletics Season Cancelled

The HCPSS 2020-2021 winter athletic season, scheduled to start on January 11, 2021, has been canceled due to the continuing high rates of COVID-19 infection in Howard County. https://www.hcpss.org/athletics/

New Parent Information Night - January 21 - 6 and 7 pm

On Thursday, January 21st, Reservoir High School will host a New Parent Information Night at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Click here for more information. Want to check out the variety of courses that RHS has to offer? Check out this Department Video in which the team leaders talk about the courses within their programs. If you have any questions…

Start of Winter Athletics to Begin on January 11, 2021

The winter athletic season, previously scheduled to start on January 4, 2021, is postponed until January 11, 2021. This will allow time following the winter break for staff to assess the current health environment and prepare for the return to athletics the following week. Virtual athletics sessions will continue and online registration for winter athletics will remain open via HCPSS…