Class of 2022 Graduations
Graduation ceremonies will be held May 26-June 3 in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held in person at that school.
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News Highlights
HCPSS Free Summer Meals
HCPSS will run its free summer meal program weekdays, June 27-Aug. 12, 2022. Meals will be served from 12:30-2 p.m. at Laurel Woods ES, Oakland Mills MS, Thomas Viaduct MS, Howard HS and the East Columbia library.
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The health and safety of all students and staff is of the utmost concern. Read more online for HCPSS efforts regarding health and safety measures for students, staff, families, schools and offices.
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Knowing A Child Well
“If we take care of our children and their well-being, and nurture and believe in them, academic achievement will take care of itself. We must understand our children first, because in order to teach a child well you must know a child well.”Dr. Michael Martirano, HCPSS Superintendent