Important News

Accessing HCPSS Tech Apps

In order to access G Suite or Google Meet, users must first log out of any personal accounts. After logging out of personal accounts, students and staff can log in with their HCPSS credentials. Parents cannot access these platforms with their own accounts. Students must be logged in with their credentials in order to access applications through Clever, Synergy, or…

Field Trips

All in-state and out-of-state field trips are canceled through the remainder of this school year. Due to the closure of school buildings and the contracts with different vendors, we are not able to begin issuing refund checks at this time. Please be assured we are working on closing out these trips.

Virtual Classroom Expectations for Students and Parents/Guardians

Students at all levels are now engaging in virtual class check-in sessions on Google Meet. To ensure a positive, productive and enjoyable learning experience for all participants, it is important that all students and parents/guardians adhere to these Google Meet Expectations, which include online behaviors for students and privacy guidelines for parents.

School Calendar Revisions

The Board has approved changes to the 2019-2020 school system calendar. HCPSS is now scheduled to be open on both Tuesday, April 28 and Tuesday, June 2, 2020, as the elections on these days will take place almost entirely by mail and schools will not be used as polling places.

Student Attendance

Regular and active student participation is the key to student achievement and growth, both in the traditional classroom setting and during distance learning. Students are expected to engage in Continuity of Learning lessons and activities every week. Beginning Monday, April 27, 2020, teachers at all levels will document student attendance based on student participation in daily class check-ins for each…

Student Schedule during Distance Learning

Teachers will have work for the week for you to complete posted in Canvas by 9:00 am on Mondays Mondays • Period 4A Google Meet Check-In: 1:00-1:45 pm OR 2:00-2:45 pm Tuesdays • Period 1 Google Meet Check-in: 8:00-8:45 am OR 9:00-9:45 am • Period 4B Google Meet Check-in: 1:00-1:45 pm OR 2:00-2:45 pm Wednesdays • Period 2 Google Meet…

NHS News

As for the future of NHS, it has become evidently clear to us that there is essentially no way to carry on with NHS this year. This means that Semester 2 hours, the flower fundraiser, and all other NHS activities for this year have been canceled. This, I'm sure, raises tons of questions: FOR SENIORS: It is currently unclear what…

HCPSS Class of 2020 Celebration Plans

HCPSS is pleased to announce plans for graduation ceremonies and other events to celebrate the Class of 2020. Today, Division of School Management and Instructional Leadership leaders joined the principals of all high schools, Cedar Lane School and Homewood Center for a virtual discussion of plans for recognizing seniors. The discussion included input provided by Student Member of the Board…

HoCo Film Festival - April 24th Online

The HoCoFilmFest will be held ONLINE this year on Friday, April 24th. All films will be shown in their entirety in this unprecedented online event! Please be sure and let all members of your school community know so that they too can join in the fun and so you can recognize these young student filmmakers from your school. Shane Lavner…

RHHS Class of 2020

Typically banners are hung in the hallways during the last months of schools, but due to closures, the RHHS PTSA is bringing them online for everyone to enjoy. Cheers! The Senior Banner program is a fundraiser for the RHHS PTSA-Sponsored Post Prom Party. All purchased banners are included in this presentation. In addition, parents were encouraged to submit a digital…