Important News

Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore opening a Club at HCC!

Big news! Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore will be opening a Club here in Howard County. The Club will be located at Howard Community College. The age range for this club is 11-18 years old (middle and high school students). There are no eligibility requirements. The program is free- so it is first come, first serve! This Clubs…

Save the Dates!!

Look for details in our Weekly Phoenix Community News August 19 10 AM & 3 PM - Phoenix Community Calls August 22 1 PM Ice Cream Social & Orientation August 26 First Day of School September 19 6 PM Back to School Night

Maryland Corps/Service Year

The Maryland Corps/ Service Year Option offers an unprecedented opportunity for young people in Maryland to serve in various sectors across the state. These service roles will provide you with job training, an on-site mentor, and resources to be successful (personal money management training, career exploration, etc.) and time to explore potential career paths, all while earning at least $15…

Important Information for students taking the PSAT-10/SAT in 2024-2025

Before any student with an IEP or 504 can take the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, SAT, or Advanced Placement Exams with accommodations—such as extended time or assistive technology—the request must be approved by College Board’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). If you are interested in applying for accommodations for your student for the 24-25 school year, please complete this form…

HCPSS Summer Meals, Community Farmers Markets and Food Connection Resources

HCPSS will provide free summer meals Monday-Friday, June 24-Aug. 2, at locations throughout the county. Meals will be served only on days schools are open and there will be no meal service Thursday, July 4. Complete details on the HCPSS 2024 Summer Meals Program are available by clicking here. The Howard County Food Connection Map is a resource available to…

Important Reminders for Homewood Center Seniors

Do you have a Senior at Homewood? Here are some important reminders. Google Drive: If your student is a graduating Senior or will not be returning to HCPSS next year, please remind them to download your Google Drive files before the end of the school year. If they do not do so, they will no longer be able to access…

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…