Important News

Beginning in September 2018, Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) began testing all schools for the presence of lead in school drinking water. The lead testing of drinking water outlets complies with a recent state regulation requiring testing in all Maryland schools, and complements the school system’s Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) program that proactively maintains proper indoor environments. An email…

The next PTA meeting will be held on Thursday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center. All are welcome to attend and we hope to see you there!

Wilde Lake High School is hosting their Scheduling Information Night! Date: Tuesday, January 8 Times: Breakout Sessions: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. / Scheduling Information Session: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Locations: Breakout Sessions: Individual Classrooms / Scheduling Information Session: JRT (Jim Rouse Theatre) This event is for parents of incoming 9th graders, and also parents of current students, who…

Congratulations to our Robotics Team 2MuchSpace who received the prestigious Global Innovators Award for their innovative idea of space quidditch. They will be entered into the state robotics competition and then have a chance to attend Worlds where they could win $25,000. Only 20 teams from the around the state will compete for the chance to go to Worlds! We…

We are excited to be offering a Double Dutch intramural for any interested students! Double Dutch will meet after school on Thursdays from 2:50-4:00 p.m. beginning on December 13. If your child would like to participate, please complete and return a permission slip (available in the front office).

November numbers are in...we collected 1,241 pounds of clothing and shoes! We earned $124.10 for student activities such as field trips, athletic and academic intramurals. Thanks for your support! Remember Clothing to Cash will accept items in ALL conditions: new with tags, or torn, stained, worn-out knees, shoes with holes or only one shoe, backpacks, old sheets, stuffed animals, and…

Free Winter Break meals will be offered on Thursday, December 27 and Friday, December 28 at two locations. Lunches will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on both days at the following locations: The Bain 50+ Center – 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch – 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia Follow this link for more…

On December 6 and 7, the HCMS Drama Club will proudly present the play Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit. Come and join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Cougar Cafe for the show! Tickets for this performance will be sold online and at the door. View the flier for more information. Ticket Sales Online Adults: $5 Students: $3 Click…

We are excited to offer 6th Grade Boys Basketball as one of our intramurals in December! 6th Grade Boys Basketball will meet during December on Tuesdays after school from 3:00-4:15 p.m. The first session will begin on Tuesday, December 4. If your child would like to participate, please complete the attached permission slip and return it to the front office.

The annual HCMS Spelling Bee will be taking place on Tuesday, December 11 in the Cougar Cafe! It will begin at 3:00 p.m. The winner of this spelling bee will bre representing Harper's Choice at the Howard County Spelling Bee in March. Students, parents and staff are encouraged to attend this exciting event and witness the crowning of a new…