Important News

In order to qualify for funding, parents who identified themselves in Family File as working on federal property in Maryland or as active duty military should log in via HCPSS Connect to complete the Impact Aid form by confirming the information and providing a digital signature before December 19. If you did not complete Family File this year and work…

HCPSS Class of 2023 Graduation Window, May 18-June 1, 2023 Howard County Public School System has confirmed the window for the 2023 high school graduations as Thursday, May 18 – Thursday, June 1, 2023. Ceremonies will be held in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held at the school.

WHAT: The Howard County Health Department shares mentalvhealth services available for you and your loved ones, including the 988 Crisis Line, Behavioral Health Navigation Services, Suicide Prevention efforts, Crisis Services, and supports from HCPSS. Get help for yourself or a friend and become a change-maker! WHEN: Thu, Dec 15, 3 – 4 pm WHERE: HCLS Savage Branch Drop-in hclibrary.org

Quarter 1 report cards are available in HCPSS Connect Synergy. Report cards were not distributed to students or mailed home. Directions on how to access report cards can be found online. Students can use this grade calculator to determine what grade they must earn the remaining quarters to achieve the final grade they desire. Additionally, students can use the Calculating…

Sign up here The folks at Savage Mill are looking for volunteers to assist with working at greeter tables inside the Mill on weekends between Nov. 26 and Dec. 18. Volunteer duties would primarily consist of informing visitors about the special events going on each weekend and helping visitors orient themselves to where things are. 4 volunteers are requested per…

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) now allows local school systems to repurpose inclement weather days as asynchronous school days. At the discretion of the superintendent, HCPSS will use up to three inclement weather asynchronous days during the 2022-2023 school year. One of two additional codes will be instituted to reflect the decision to transition to an asynchronous instruction…

Student services will be holding parent information sessions virtually and in person. These sessions will be covering information on JumpStart Dual Enrollment, Graduation Requirements, and CTE/ARL. Virtual sessions will be held in the evening on Monday November 14 and Tuesday November 15. Meeting Links and details for the sessions can be found in the attached documents. In person sessions will…

Transitioning from middle to high school can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! Learn how to better navigate the social and emotional challenges of high school from experts - high school students! Older students share their wisdom and experience with younger students while developing their own leadership skills for life beyond high school. Earn community service hours for…

Quarter 1 Report Cards Available Nov. 11 Quarter 1 report cards will be available in HCPSS Connect Synergy beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11. Directions on how to access report cards can be found online.

Career Academy Information Night Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Wednesday, November 9 or Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions and a visit to a third academy beginning at 6:30…