Update: Sept. 17, 2021

While a student is in quarantine, there are several opportunities for them to remain engaged in learning and receive supports. Though COVID-related absences are considered excused absences, it is important that students take advantage of these opportunities so they are able to return from quarantine and easily transition back into in-person instruction.

Update: August 26, 2021

Any student who needs one will be provided with a face mask. If a student has a medical condition that prohibits the wearing of a mask, that student's parent/guardian will need to submit a physician letter to the school nurse or health assistant.

Yes, middle and high school students will have access to their lockers every school day. Schools will provide specific information on what may or may not be brought to classrooms.

Update: August 9, 2023

The current HCPSS device deployment implementation plan is:

Visitors are permitted in school buildings and offices. Details and information about school visitation is available online.

The Howard County Board of Education has revised the academic eligibility standards for participation in fall athletics and extracurricular activities. 

Effective immediately, and continuing through the first quarter, students are eligible to participate in fall athletics and extracurricular activities for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year if they:

Districtwide resources and information related to the 2021-2022 school year can be found online at www.hcpss.org/2021-2022. 

Update: 09/20/2023

General questions or concerns regarding transportation should be submitted via the online HCPSS Office of Student Transportation Contact Form. For more urgent matters, such as a late or missing bus, please contact your school. If the school staff members are unaware of any delay or departure, they will contact the Office of Student Transportation and work with staff to determine the cause.

Independent school bus contractors provide student transportation for the Howard County Public School System. Information on applying to be a bus driver can be found online.

Students/families may find their bus pickup/drop-off times by logging in to HCPSS Connect Synergy, select More Options and then Homeroom / Transportation / POS to determine bus times. This information also can be found in the HCPSS online bus locator.