Important News

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide…

The Viewpoint 9/3/21

The Viewpoint September 3, 2021 A Message from Our Administrators Falcon Family, We were so happy to see the "smiling eyes" of our students on Monday and get back to a normal school routine. Our Falcons are doing an awesome job of navigating the building, utilizing their lockers when needed, and engaging in instruction. They even adjusted well to the…

HCPSS Student and Parent Handbook

You will find the HCPSS Student and Parent Handbook here. The Howard County Public School System is committed to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment where all policies are enforced fairly and consistently. HCPSS policies and regulations emphasize instruction and rehabilitation rather than punishment and are designed to foster and reward appropriate behavior and keep students connected to…

The Viewpoint 8/27/21

The Viewpoint August 27, 2021 Steps For Success on the First Day Students must wear a mask on the bus and in the building. Bus stop locations and times can be found on the HCPSS Bus Locator. Please arrive at the bus stop 10 to 15 minutes early. Students will be able to enter the building at 7:30 am Free…

The Viewoint 8/27/21

The Viewpoint August 27, 2021 Steps For Success on the First Day Students must wear a mask on the bus and in the building. Bus stop locations and times can be found on the HCPSS Bus Locator. Please arrive at the bus stop 10 to 15 minutes early. Students will be able to enter the building at 7:30 am Free…

Sixth Grade Orientation 2021

Please join us for Sixth Grade Orientation tomorrow from 1 to 1:45 pm Please enjoy this message from our principal, Ms. Moore at any time. 6th-grade students will receive their class schedules in the cafeteria, have the opportunity to meet the teachers, and visit each of their classes. Students new to HCPSS as well as those who did not receive…

Medication Drop Off Information

Medication Drop Off will be available starting August 24th If your child requires medication (prescription or over-the-counter) during the school day, your child’s health care provider must complete a medication form and/or an Epi-Pen Care form dated after July 1st, 2021. All prescribed medications must be in properly labeled containers that include the following information: Student name Medication name Dose…

The Viewpoint 8/13

The Viewpoint August 13, 2021 Get Ready for the First Day! Find the School Supply List here Online schedules will be available on August 25 If you already have a chromebook, plan on bringing it, fully charged, every day Chromebooks will be distributed to new students and those who need one at orientation as well as when school begins Masks…

Immunization Information 2021

This is a reminder that all students entering 7th grade are required by the State of Maryland to have the MCV4 and Tdap vaccines prior to the first day of 7th grade, August 30th, 2021. Failure to provide proof of these vaccinations may result in your child being excluded from school on the first day. Many students may have already…

Please Update Your Family File!

Please also note that Family File is currently open for all HCPSS families to update information about their child/children for the 2021-2022 school year. Please remember that Family File must be updated every school year. HCPSS uses Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging…