Important News & Upcoming Events
News From the Principal
Dr. DiFato shares highlights & happenings at River Hill High School.
HCPSS HBCU College and Career Fair
Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College and Career Fair! This dynamic event offers students and their families a unique opportunity to connect with HBCU representatives and a wide variety of career and trade professionals. The event is open to all HCPSS students and families.
Spring Athletics-Registration & Tryout Schedule
*Spring Tryout Details
AP Registration Information 2026
The Registration period for the 2026 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams is open.
Student Announcements
Stay connected and get involved! Updated Daily. These are the announcements shared with students each day via Canvas Announcements.
Hawk Help Tutoring
Click here for more info on Hawk Help Tutoring
New Student Registration Information
Parents must live in the attendance area of the school where they plan to enroll their student. Begin Online Registration Here
Transcript Request
HCPSS now offers a convenient and secure website for former students and third-parties to request transcripts, education and graduation verifications, and replacement diplomas online.
Military Families Support
Howard County is home to a diverse community that includes active duty, guard, reserve, and veteran armed services members and their children, many of whom are students in the Howard County Public School System.
Essential Applications & Resources
Essential Applications
Access your student’s information and classroom instructional tools
Browse breakfast and lunch menus with nutritional and allergen information
Check scholarships and prepare for college
Gain access to Canvas, G Suite and more instructional apps
Read guidance on expected student behavior
Pay for activities and events using a credit card
Download mobile applications for commonly used tools
Get bus pickup times and essential information
HCPSS Resources
View meal prices and make online payments
Access health, medication, athletic and additional forms
Take part in a Career Academy
Learn more about HCPSS’ support for military families and view related resources
Get an overview of the HCPSS curriculum
View a list of Digital Tools authorized for use by HCPSS
Enroll your child in the school system
Reporting incidences of bullying
Read HCPSS policies set by the BOE
Get Involved
Be part of the community
Support our sports and clubs
Complete a brief training before volunteering with us
Discuss district-wide curriculum initiatives
Take part in a county-level student organization