Important News

Chromebook and Internet Request & Tech Help Request Form

As previously announced, through grants and additional funds, HCPSS is able to purchase a sufficient amount of devices necessary to eventually achieve a 1:1 student-to-device ratio for all students in grades pre-K through 12. Due to vendor delays, order fulfillment will not arrive as expected and HCPSS is adjusting its device distribution plan. HCPSS will provide a Chromebook to every…

Information Regarding Collection of Student Books, Materials, & Instruments From the 2019-2020 School Year

Dear Thomas Viaduct Families, In preparation for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, we want to share information related to the collection of materials still in your possession from last year and the distribution of new materials for use this school year. For any questions regarding the collection and distribution process at TVMS, please contact Brian Wallace at brian_wallace@hcpss.org. Please know…

HCPSS Plans Fully Online Start for 2020-2021 School Year

Dear HCPSS Community: During its meeting today, the Howard County Board of Education approved a fully virtual first semester for the 2020-2021 school year, which begins Tuesday, September 8 and ends on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Staff will finalize and submit the HCPSS plan to the Maryland State Department of Education for approval. Final plans are due to MSDE by…

HCPSS Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on 2020-2021 School Year

As the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close, HCPSS staff continue to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year while navigating continuing unknowns of what school will look like in the fall. “Our primary consideration for fall planning continues to be the health and safety of our students and staff, and equity is a critical priority as we seek to…

Continuity of Learning Updates, June 12, 2020

Dear HCPSS Community: We are quickly winding down to the end of the school year. Next week, June 15-18, students will take part in activities focused on well-being, including self-care and support. For the final three half days, June 19, 22 and 23, schools will hold end-of-year activities to engage and honor every student and give closure to the school…

Juneteenth

Dear Howard County Community, Today is Juneteenth, a national commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. I ask that you join me to acknowledge the historic pain caused by racial injustices, and celebrate the racial diversity we know and love here in the Howard County Public School System. On this day 155 years ago, Union general Gordon…

Student Opportunities

Howard High School Pride Booster Summer Camps Lions’ Pride Booster summer camps, with instruction from Howard High School athletic coaches, take place each summer at Howard High School. We offer a complete selection of Sports Camps to choose from for third grade students to rising ninth grade students! Howard High provides an excellent environment for an enjoyable summer camp experience…