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HCPSS families are invited to save the date for the 2026 Family Academy Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Long Reach High School (6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD).
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Updated Related Arts Color Calendar
Please review the updated Related Arts Calendar for the remaining school year.
Pre-K Program 2026-27
HCPSS offers high-quality full-day prekindergarten programs. Students must be four years old by September 1, 2025 to be considered for enrollment in the 2025-2026 school year. The comprehensive curriculum, taught by certified staff, supports early learning and school readiness and provides experiences that foster children’s academic, social, emotional and physical development. Please visit our website for more information. Parent(s)/guardian(s) of…
It's Time to Register for Kindergarten!
Registration for new students or students entering public school kindergarten in fall 2026 begins the week of March 2, 2026 in all Howard County public elementary schools at times determined by individual schools. Kindergarten is mandatory in Maryland. State law requires that children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026 must be 5 years of age on or before September…
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District News: Free Caregiver Wellness Workshops, January-June 2026
All HCPSS parents/guardians are invited to take part in a series of free, virtual workshops, held in partnership with Backpack Healthcare designed to help you care for your child and yourself. Each session focuses on practical tools, mental health tips, and strategies to support your family’s well-being.
Session attendees will:
Newsletter - Friday, August 22, 2025
Español | 中文 | 한국어 We are excited to welcome our K–12 students to school on Monday, with our pre-K students beginning on Thursday. The start of the school year always comes with an adjustment period for many, and that includes student transportation. The Office of Student Transportation has worked diligently this summer to prepare for the school year. The…
New Process for Change of Address
How to Change Your Address Effective Aug. 4, 2025, HCPSS has a new process for families to submit a change of address. Log in to HCPSS Connect using parent/guardian credentials Select Online Registration at the top right of the page and then select Family File Verification In Family File, within the Family section, select the checkbox if your address has…