Important News

Grading Calculator and Policy

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…

Volunteers Needed at Savage Mills- Nov 26-Dec 18

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…

HCPSS Inclement Weather Asynchronous Instruction Plan

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…

Upcoming Parent Information Sessions sponsored by Student Services 11/14 and 11/15

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…

HC Drug Free Teen Advisory Council

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 November 11

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 Session- November 9th at ARL

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…

Academic Support for Students

Beyond School Hours Reservoir High School offers free after-school tutoring in several subjects, including Algebra 1, Geometry, English, Social Studies, Earth/Space Science, Biology, Advanced Physical Science, and Spanish. Students will have the opportunity to receive homework help and extra instruction from RHS Teachers. Although students do not need to attend every day, tutoring will take place from 2:15-3:30 pm in…

Bright Minds Foundation Scholarship for HCC Dual Enrolled Students

The Bright Minds Foundation has released the scholarship application for students who currently qualify to receive Free and Reduced-Price Meals who are taking courses on HCC's campus this Winter and Spring. Students can visit https://brightmindsfoundation.org/jumpstart/ and click on "scholarship application" to complete the application. Please remember, this scholarship covers costs for course fees and textbooks.

Bank of America Internship Opportunity

Bank of America Student Leaders® Student Leaders is an eight‐week summer experience for high school juniors and seniors. The program includes a paid internship with a local nonprofit organization as well as the Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., July 17-24, 2023. The program gives students the opportunity to develop and apply leadership skills through hands‐on community work while discovering…