Important News

Students in grades 1-5 will take the Measured Academic Progress (MAP) assessment during the month of January or February. The data from the MAP assessment will help schools and teachers measure your student’s academic progress in the areas of Reading and Math. The MAP test does not affect grades and the difficulty adjusts depending on how your child responds. It…

Battle of the Books Coming in Spring 2023 - Register now. Go to Battle of the Book (hclibrary.org) and click on the red script, 'Register Here' to register your team! Books will be picked up November 18 and 19.

As volunteer opportunities become available, it is required that all volunteers complete a multi-step training prior to entering the school building. This training must be renewed annually. 1. Child Abuse Training a. Review PowerPoint Slides b. Print and sign your certificate of completion . 2. Confidentiality Training a. Review PowerPoint Slides b. Print and sign your certificate of completion…

Registration for Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is approaching! This year, the BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online…

Fresh produce distribution. Click here for full details

HCPSS Pride Week June 6 to 12. All events are FREE! Check out the flier here for all the details.

Hammond High School - Summer Sports Camps - Registration is OPEN Attention parents of 4th-9th graders for the 22-23 school year: Hammond Boosters is once again offering sports camps for baseball, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, volleyball, field hockey, boys' soccer, and dance. Instruction will be given by the Hammond High School Varsity Coaching Staff, along with players. This is a…

Check out some of the exciting activities at HES honoring Women's History Month!

HCPSS is committed to creating safe spaces for all County families. Rainbow Representatives are new positions in the county this year and Mrs. Kennedy, School Counselor, is the Rainbow Rep for HES, helping to support LGBTQIA+ families, students, and staff in our community. She will share Rainbow events here in the newsletter. All are welcome. There is an exciting, fun…