Important News

This is the time of year when the winter season takes a toll on school attendance. Common illnesses such as colds, flu, fevers, earaches and Covid-19, along with unpredictable winter weather, can result in students having to miss school. These absences, even when they are excused, break the routine of daily attendance that contributes to students feeling connected and engaged…

La biblioteca de Howard County es un centro comunitario, y estamos aquí para ayudarle con recursos, clases, materiales, y un espacio central para ayudarle a sacar el máximo provecho de su biblioteca. en este video, hablamos sobre los basicos, darnos una visita si quieren mas. The Howard County Library System is a community center, and we're here to help you…

Countdown to Winter Break Spirit Week! Help us countdown to winter break with a week full of fun spirit activities! Monday, December 18th- Winter Wonderland Day Wear blue, white and silver to kick-off a week of fun and spirit. Tuesday, December 19th - Flannel Day Wear a warm flannel shirt or bottoms to keep you cozy warm this winter. Wednesday…

We are pleased to share that Free Bikes 4 Kidz is holding a distribution event on December 16, 2023. Families in need of a bike for their child, please complete this survey by the end of the school day on Tuesday, December 12th. Families will need a ticket (that we will provide them) in order to pick up a bike…

Our Family Resource Center dates for the month of January Tuesday January 16th from 9am - 10am in the cafeteria Friday January 26th from 9am - 10am in the cafeteria Nuestro Centro de Recursos Familiares tiene fechas para el mes de enero Martes 16 de enero de 9am - 10am en la cafetería Viernes 26 de enero de 9am -…

HCPSS uses both text messages and email to communicate important and time-sensitive information, including bus delays and emergency closings. Parents/guardians are automatically enrolled for email notification; however, all users must opt in one time to receive texts by texting “yes” to 67587 from the mobile number listed in their Family File. If you are not receiving HCPSS or school emails/texts…

We are pleased to share that Howard County is offering Toys for Tots again this holiday season. Families in need of a toy for their child must please complete this survey by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 22nd. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept names after that time. Our school may register up to 120…

The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors' Contest Guidelines for information about the rules and guidelines. All entries must have a completed YAC Cover Sheet sent as a PDF or attached to the…

Our Community Schools Needs Assessment process will begin this month and run through February 10th. Needs assessments will be in several formats, such as paper and/or electronic surveys, focus groups of 10 or less, and individual interviews. All stakeholder groups will be surveyed in one of more areas. Stakeholders of our community include community partners or members, family members/caregivers, staff…

As was shared at Back to School Night and our Families AS Collaborators, grades PreK - 2 will be switching to this new reporting. We also hosted an evening for families to learn more about this reporting and report card changes. Here are some additional resources for families: Parent canvas course Understanding Your Child’s Report Card (PreK-2) - being PRINTED…