Important News

The implementation of virtual instruction has changed the way the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will manage inclement weather days. In prior years, inclement weather delays and closings have resulted in scheduling challenges and instructional disruption for students, staff and families, as well as unpredictability about when the school year will end. For the 2020-2021 school year, while in…

Parents/guardians may now certify school attendance using the updated DL 300A Form from the MVA. The school staff no longer needs to complete the MVA form while school is in a virtual setting.

Please read and follow all instructions before submitting your application and sending the information to your recommender. The simplest way to inform your recommender of the submission process is to send them the “Instructions for Recommenders” file that has been attached to this email. Letter of Recommendation: The Letter of Recommendation must come from an adult who meets the following…

All HCPSS in-person opportunities will remain suspended through winter break, with all instruction continuing virtually, due to the increase of COVID-19 infection rates across the county. In-person special education assessments are also suspended. Additionally, the winter athletic season, previously scheduled to start on December 7, 2020, is postponed until January 4, 2021. Virtual athletics sessions will continue and online registration…

We are looking for five dedicated Class of 2020 graduates to participate in the planning committee for the Class of 2020 celebration event. Please fill out this form by Friday, December 18th. Please contact Ms. Willman (marisa_willman@hcpss.org) with any questions.

Greetings Reservoir Music Department Families and Supporters- In any other ’normal’ year, about this time we would be providing tools to help your students fundraise for their spring trips. While those trip experiences will return eventually, we thought you might like a small taste of normal with the widely enjoyed Florida Indian River Groves fruit sale. This year proceeds will…

Parents/guardians must use their student’s log in to join a conference: Go to hcpss.me Select the Google Meet button Log in using student credentials Enter meeting code Meeting codes were included in confirmation emails for those parents/guardians who selected that option. Google Meet codes also can be found by Log in with parent/guardian credentials to HCPSS Connect Select More Options…

Due to rapidly increasing health metrics across the county and state, we are going to need to cancel the December administrations for the SAT/ACT.

Winter Athletics Scheduled to Begin December 7. Due to the recent rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases in Howard County, and in consultation with the Howard County Health Department (HCHD), in-person athletic conditioning, previously scheduled to begin on Monday, November 16, is canceled. HCPSS will now focus efforts on preparing for a safe and successful start to the winter athletic season…

Schools close 3 hours early on November 23, and November 24. Schools are closed for students on November 25.