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HCPSS has launched a new Help Site, which is grouped by subject to allow quicker and easier navigation, and includes a convenient new keyword search function. This new Help site will make it easier for parents, students, staff and community members to quickly find answers to their most frequently-asked questions.

The Howard County Public School System will continue to provide free Grab-N-Go meals to anyone age 18 and under and/or any HCPSS student, regardless of age, throughout state-mandated school closures, extended through June 30. The Howard County Public School System announces its free summer food service program to meet the growing need to feed hungry children and families in Howard…

The Continuity of Learning Plan focuses on delivering learning objectives in a variety of ways, leveraging the tools and resources that students and families have available and accounting for the supports they require. It does not seek to replicate the classroom experience as courses and content will not be taught live at a certain time on a particular day. Rather…

In response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon directed that all Maryland schools close through May 15, 2020. Accordingly, all HCPSS schools, office buildings and all surrounding outdoor spaces are closed during that time. However, the school system is not shut down and continues to operate remotely. During this time, school administrators and central office…

Beginning Tuesday, March 17, we will be providing free "Grab-N-Go" nutritious meals to anyone age 18 and under at four school sites and five mobile sites. Meals will be available from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., weekdays, Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 27. School Sites: Howard High School, 8700 Old Annapolis Road, Ellicott City Oakland Mills Middle School, 9540 Kilimanjaro Road…

On Friday, March 13, we will provide students with information and instructional resources that can be used optionally while at home. A paper version of these documents will be sent home with all students according to their grade. These resources will not be collected or graded. In addition, students may continue to work on classroom assignments provided by teachers prior…

Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon directed that all state schools close in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, all HCPSS schools will be closed March 16-27. Dear HCPSS Community, We have further reviewed the decision made by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon to close Maryland public schools March 16-27, and would like to share additional information and…

The PTA will be hosting a restaurant fundraiser at Corner Bakery on Tuesday, March 3 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Present this flier (in person or on a smartphone) and the HCMS PTA will receive 15% of the proceeds.