Important News

New Student Registration

To register a new student, click here to start the online registration process. Do not attempt to register online using a cell phone. It is recommended that you work on a laptop or desktop to complete registration. . Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025 in order to enroll in kindergarten. Every child who is 5 years…
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Student Access to Lexia Core5 and DreamBox

Elementary students will have access to DreamBox Learning and Lexia Core5 throughout the summer. Students are not required to work with either learning platform, and their progress will not be monitored by teachers. Parent portals for both tools will continue to be available to review student progress. If you choose to have your child work with these tools over the…
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New HCPSS Help Site

HCPSS has launched a new Help Site, which is grouped by subject to allow quicker and easier navigation, and includes a convenient new keyword search function. This new Help site will make it easier for parents, students, staff and community members to quickly find answers to their most frequently-asked questions.
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Continuity of Learning Plan

The Continuity of Learning Plan focuses on delivering learning objectives in a variety of ways, leveraging the tools and resources that students and families have available and accounting for the supports they require. It does not seek to replicate the classroom experience as courses and content will not be taught live at a certain time on a particular day. Rather…
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Grab-N-Go Meals

The Howard County Public School System will continue to provide free Grab-N-Go meals to anyone age 18 and under and/or any HCPSS student, regardless of age, throughout state-mandated school closures, extended through June 30. The Howard County Public School System announces its free summer food service program to meet the growing need to feed hungry children and families in Howard…
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Coronavirus Update

In response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon directed that all Maryland schools close through May 15, 2020. Accordingly, all HCPSS schools, office buildings and all surrounding outdoor spaces are closed during that time. However, the school system is not shut down and continues to operate remotely. During this time, school administrators and central office…
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