Important News

Howard County Public School System schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day. Distance learning schedules will be adjusted for the week to accommodate this school closure day. Detailed scheduling information for all grade levels are provided online.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Updates The College Board has released some new AP Exam resources: AP Exam Day Checklist: Your child should complete this checklist for each AP Exam they'll be taking this year, and keep it next to them on test day. Explainer Videos: New videos are available to give your child quick, easily accessible information about the test…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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 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…