Important News

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. HCPSS ensures academic success and social-emotional well-being for our students in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps. We are committed to creating a…

HCPSS is thrilled to host the second 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. Pre-registration is encouraged. It helps us efficiently…

Spring Tryout Schedule & Details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GgU6Iv07235ZeOCnXgzC9N-dvUvFno00zhlBC7pJOzg/edit?tab=t.0 For sport-specific information, please see below. If you have general questions about the paperwork required for the winter sports season, please see below. Paperwork questions can be directed toward the head coach for each sport. Allied Golf - Coach contact: Stephanie Stoutenborough at stephanie_stoutenborough@hcpss.org & Matt Graves at matthew_graves@hcpss.org (Email for start date) Allied…

Parent-Teacher Conferences , we hope you take advantage of this opportunity to partner with your child(ren)’s teachers in supporting their learning. Consider inviting your child(ren) to join the conference so they can be part of the conversation! Be sure to check your conference schedule: Monday, Nov. 24 – In-person only Tuesday, Nov. 25 & Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Virtual only…

AP Registration Information 2026 The Registration period for the 2026 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams is open. Below are key points and dates to keep in mind as you make your final AP exam choices. Exam Schedule and AP Classroom Exams are scheduled for May 4-8 and May 11-15, 2026. To take the exams, you must register for a College Board…

The Theatre Department is proud to present Radium Girls, running November 6th through 9th. This powerful play tells the true story of young women in the 1920s who painted watch dials with glowing radium paint—only to discover the serious dangers they faced. It’s a moving mix of history, drama, and courage that you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets…

River Hill Winter 2025 Athletics Try-Outs River Hill H.S. Fall Athletics Coaches Contacts: For sport-specific information Allied Bowling: Kelley_Pfeffekorn@hcpss.org (Kelley Pfefferkorn): Reach out to Coach Pfefferkorn for details Boys Basketball: Matthew_Graves@hcpss.org (Matt Graves) Girls Basketball: Teresa_Waters@hcpss.org (Teresa Waters) Cheerleading: Jessica_Garry@hcpss.org (Jess Garry) Indoor Track & Field: sprinterace1984@gmail.com & ammschmidt@gmail.com (Donnie Richmond & Ammera Schmidt) Wrestling: Remy2747@gmail.com (Jeff Rermgosakul) *What to…