Important News

8th Grade Class Photo

You can now purchase your 8th Grade Class Photo! Place your order online through w ww.schoolpix.com and type in order code TCZ3GR3L. View the flier for a proof and more information. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Gordon at deborah_gordon@hcpss.org .

HCMS 2019-2020 Yearbooks

HCMS Yearbooks are on sale now until June 12. Here's how to order your yearbook: 1. Go to www.schoolpix.com 2. Click on the big yellow circle that says Preorder Portraits Online Here. Do not click on the yearbook tab. 3. It will ask you for a shoot key, so you would enter shoot key: P6LBPAZ5 4. Once you have entered…

Redistricting Information

Please follow the link for information on the HCPSS redistricting for the 2020-2021 school year. https://www.hcpss.org/school-planning/boundary-review/

New HCPSS Help Site

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.

Grab-N-Go Meals

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…

Continuity of Learning Plan

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…

Coronavirus Update

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…

Food Distribution

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…