Important News

Scholastic Book Fair This Week!

It's time for the Scholastic Book Fair. Find bestselling series and characters that students love from more than 100 publishers. Plus every purchase benefits our school. We hope you can join us for the Best. Week. Ever! September 15 - 18 in the Homewood Media Center. Get the latest Book Fair news, shop our Online Fair, and more at the…

MVA Learner's Permit Testing at Homewood

Homewood Center offers access to MVA Learner's Permit Testing at school throughout the year. In order to participate in permit testing at Homewood Center students need to meet the following requirements: Must be 15 years and 9 months of age or older Must have signed permission slip turned in 2 weeks before test date 2025 - 2026 TEST DATES October…

Back to School Night 2025

Join us on Thursday September 18th at 5:30PM for our 2025 - 2026 Back to School Night. Join us for community building; academic and other resources; and support with Canvas, family file, FARMS forms, and other topics to support student success. Let us know you plan to attend and complete a short interest survey and you will be entered for…

District News: HCPSS Department of Special Education Launches New Strategic Plan

At the August 21 Howard County Board of Education meeting, Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jennifer Webster and Acting Executive Director of Special Education (DSE) Jen Riccardi shared the department’s new strategic plan that will guide the department through 2030.

Many stakeholders, including students, staff, families and community members, provided feedback and input for insight on the current state of special education in our district, and to inform the strategic plan for special education.