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College Readiness: Trade Schools & Apprenticeships
College and Career Readiness Secondary Navigation After High School Financial Aid Recommendation Letters Transcript Requests Resources Trade Schools and Apprenticeship Programs Jump to: Trade Schools | Apprenticeships Trade Schools A trade school is a postsecondary educational institution designed to train students for a specific job in a skilled trade career. Trade school offers hands-on training […]
Learning Together Program
Prekindergarten Programs Secondary Navigation HCPSS Pre-K Eligibility Learning Together Learning Together Program Based on Maryland’s Early Learning Standards, the Learning Together Program (LTP) brings together preschool age students with and without disabilities to develop kindergarten readiness skills. The program enables all young children to play with each other, develop long-term friendships, and benefit from a […]
HCPSS’ Pre-K Program
Prekindergarten Programs Secondary Navigation HCPSS Pre-K Eligibility Learning Together HCPSS’ Pre-K Program The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) offers a high-quality, full-day, Pre-K program to eligible children whose parent/guardian(s) seek enrollment.The comprehensive curriculum, taught by certified staff, supports early learning and school readiness while providing experiences that foster children’s academic, social, emotional and physical […]
Handbook – Annual Notifications
Student and Parent Handbook Secondary Navigation Annual Notifications Español | 中文 | 한국어 Jump to: FERPA | PPRA | File a Complaint | Photos, Videos or Audio FERPA Rights The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g) and State law afford parents and students who are 18 years of age or […]
Innovative Pathways Full-Time Virtual Program
Innovative Pathways Full-Time Virtual Program On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Board of Education adopted its operating budget, which eliminated funds and staffing needed to implement a full-time virtual program for the 2025-2026 school year. As such, there is no longer a full-time virtual program option available to students. Families seeking alternative education options are […]
Innovative Pathways
Innovative Pathways Digital Program The Innovative Pathways Digital Program offers high school credit-bearing courses for students during and outside the school day through two instructional methods. Board of Education Policy 8200 Digital Education outlines the implementation of digital learning in the Howard County Public School System. Online Instruction: Asynchronous class where the student decides the […]
Summer Meal Program
Food Services Secondary Navigation Menus Meal Prices Free and Reduced Meals Our Commitment to Quality 2026 Summer Meal Program Jump to: Meal Sites | Menus | Food & Nutrition Summer Meals Key Info WHO: All HCPSS students & any children ages 18/under WHAT: Eligible for free meals this summer WHERE: Locations around Howard County WHEN: […]
2022-2023 End-of-Year
2022-2023 School Year 2022-2023 End-of-Year Updates and Information This page will be continually updated as new information becomes available. Jump to: Graduations | Technology & Devices | Last Days of School | 2023-2024 School Year Last Days of School This information is subject to change, pending any additional inclement weather or emergency closings. As of […]
Substance Abuse
Mental Health and Wellness Secondary Navigation Mental/Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Substance Abuse If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Substance Abuse Supports & Resources HCPSS Efforts HCPSS strives to support students prior to disciplinary infractions involving tobacco, drugs and/or alcohol. Student services staff members are available to support and […]
Substance Abuse Supports & Resources
Mental Health and Wellness Secondary Navigation Mental/Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Substance Abuse Supports & Resources If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. Jump to: HCPSS Supports | Additional Resources HCPSS Supports HCPSS strives to support students prior to disciplinary infractions involving tobacco, drugs and/or alcohol. Student services staff members […]