Important News

All HCPSS parents/guardians are invited to take part in a series of free workshops, held in partnership with Congruent/Integrative Counseling. Each session will begin with a brief presentation by a clinician on a youth substance use topic, and then will open for parents to ask their own questions. This is a safe place to meet and learn more about current…

Thanks to a continued partnership between HCPSS, Howard County Government, and Regional Transportation Agency (RTA), all HCPSS middle and high school students have access to free RTA bus passes through summer 2025. Students have full access to the RTA system and are not limited to transportation to and from schools or to school-related activities. If your child is interested, they…

Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students and staff. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine if it is available at the time of the clinics. The clinic at Homewood will be held on Monday, October 21 first thing…

All HCPSS middle and high school students are welcome to join the Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) on Wednesday (September 25th) from 7-8:30 PM at River Hill High School for the September General Assembly. At this meeting you will have the opportunity to share your experiences about cell phones in school and guide the school system's future decisions…

HCPSS' Community School Vision is that students are engaged, connected, and life ready. As a Community School, we do this by creating a culture of belonging, safety and care; providing high quality instruction and learning opportunities; leveraging family, school and community partnerships; and building integrated systems of support. We are here as your partner in your student's academic success. Como…

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Homewood Family - We can't wait to see you on Thursday September 19th at 6:30PM for our 2024 - 2025 Back to School Night. Join us for ight refreshments; community building; community resources; and support with Canvas, family file, FARMS forms, and understanding transcripts. Download the flyer here. HWC 2024 Back To School Event Flyer Please contact Kelly, Kesler, Community…

Dream Big and Make It Happen! College and Armed Forces Day Saturday, 9/28 from 11:00-2:30 at East Columbia Branch Library Check out recruiter's tables and participate in workshops!

SAT Fee Waivers If you're eligible for a fee waiver, you can take the SAT for free and get other benefits. Getting a Fee Waiver: You can request a fee waiver directly from College Board! Review the eligibility criteria. Read the Fee Waiver: Student Self-Identification resource below for an overview of the process. Be mindful of registration deadlines and request…