Important News

SMOB Election Results

On Wednesday, May 1st all middle and high schools voted in the election for Student Member of the Board of Education between Antonio Clay-Hardy of Wilde Lake High School and James Obasiolu of Atholton High School. James Obasiolu won the election with the majority of votes cast. We appreciate the care, dignity, and gracious professionalism that both candidates shared with…

Homewood Students Shine in April Art Shows

Homewood Students Shine in April Art Shows Join our Homewood Community as we celebrate our student artists. This April, we invite you to visit the HCPSS Art Exhibition at The Mall in Columbia from April 10 – 29th and appreciate the pieces created by students from all over the County, including pieces from our talented Homewood Center students. We also…

On Track to Graduation 2027 & 2028 Family Night

Join us...Families of 8th and 9th grade students are invited to join us as we connect as a community and empower families of the graduating Classes of 2027 and 2028 with skills to support their students in mapping a path to an on track graduation. Transportation and Childcare available by request. Sign up before April 12 here. Download Flyer Here…

Community Garden Planting Day at Homewood Center

April 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Homewood Center FREE Join us with our Homewood Center Community of students, families, staff and supporting partners as we plant our Community Garden in partnership with the Community Ecology Institute. Student Service Learning Hours are available. Transportation available by request. Open to the whole family. Have questions? Contact kelly_kesler@hcpss.org. SIGN UP…

Change to Instagram Access

Change to Instagram Access on HCPSS Instructional Network After careful consideration of the impact of social media on student well-being and academic focus, as well as Instagram terms of use, effective Monday, Feb. 26, Instagram will be blocked on the instructional network at all times for elementary and middle schools, and during the instructional day (7:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.)…

LightSpeed for Parents

New Lightspeed Parent Portal Parents/guardians now may select to receive Lightspeed weekly emails summarizing their student’s HCPSS Chromebook internet usage. The same email contains an option to sign up for the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides near real-time information on a student’s HCPSS Chromebook internet activity, and offers the ability to pause web browsing and block social media sites when…

Homewood Attendance Information and Resources

Research is clear that showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic and social success, starting from pre-kindergarten and continuing through high school. Missing 10% (or about 18 days of a school year or 2 a month) can drastically affect a student’s academic success at each grade level. By the 6th grade, absenteeism is one of…

Time to Complete Family File and Free and Reduced Meal Applications!

It’s time to complete this year’s Family File so we know who to contact in an emergency. Please include multiple phone numbers and alternate family/friends in case we cannot reach a parent/guardian. After logging in to HCPSS Connect at https://www.hcpss.org/connect/ complete the Family File at: https://family.hcpss.org/familyfile/#/app/default. To apply for all the financial assistance benefits of Free and Reduced Meals, including…