Important News

Accessing Your Child's Report Card Once report cards are posted and available to view by families, please review the this step by step guide to view report cards: Log in to HCPSS Connect “Synergy” Select More Options (Family File, Report Cards, etc.)" from the left panel Select “Report Cards” from the middle section Select the report card you wish to…

Español / 中文 / 한국어 The Howard County Public School System is planning for a virtual school option for students entering grades K-12 who wish to learn virtually for the 2021-2022 school year. Once finalized, the Digital Education Center (DEC) program will give students the opportunity to take all classes and earn credits virtually, while receiving support services from the…

To ensure students are healthy enough to attend in-person instructions and activities, parents/guardians should perform a symptom check every day before the student leaves home. Please review the information below related to COVID-19, Flu and Flu-like Illnesses, and Gastrointestinal (GI) Viral Illnesses. COVID-19 If you believe your child has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or your child is a close contact…

HCPSS is seeking Howard County teachers, citizens, and HCPSS students in grades 8-11 to serve on the Secondary Language Arts Criteria Review Committee/Instructional Materials Committee. This committee consists of teachers, students, parents, and community members who meet to advise, support, and advocate for the continuous improvement of the Secondary Language Arts program. The purpose of the committee is to review…

If you have a student returning to in-person learning, and you need bus information, please follow the directions below: Visit this link: http://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=HCP2IOASIJVW Enter your child's address Select "Lake Elkhorn MS" as your child's school from the drop-down menu Click "Search" Click the green " +" on the map and it will list your child's bus stop location, bus number…

The Howard County Public School System is considering a virtual school option for students in grades K-12 who wish to remain virtual for the 2021-2022 (upcoming) school year. Once finalized, the Digital Education Center program will give students the option to access synchronous (real-time) instruction and digital assignments while receiving support services from the student’s districted home school. The HCPSS…

The Howard County Public School System is considering a virtual school option for students in grades K-12 who wish to remain virtual for the 2021-2022 (upcoming) school year. Once finalized, the Digital Education Center program will give students the option to access synchronous (real-time) instruction and digital assignments while receiving support services from the student’s districted home school. The HCPSS…

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting our free Pandemic Parenting: Supporting Teen Mental Health webinar on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:15 PM PT. In this webinar, Dr. Archana Basu, discusses how the pandemic is affecting teen, parent, and family mental health. Dr. Basu will provide practical evidence-based ways to manage parental stress…

Online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students is re-opening on April 15 for the following programs: BSAP Summer Institute Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development Innovative Pathways High School (Math and Science only) STARTALK Chinese Language Summer Camp Enrollement Information: Synergy will accept enrollment requests from March through June starting the 15th of each month at 6…

Join the Black Student Achievement Program with their special guests from the JumpStart Dual Enrollment Program! JumpStart is a partnership between HCPSS and Howard Community College. They will discuss options for students to gain college credits, explore possible careers, or earn a 2 Year degree! Registration is required. Click here for more information.