Important News

We hope you find the following two documents helpful as you plan for the 24-25 school year. Our goal is that providing these dates in advance will help our families prepare and attend events more regularly this school year. Both documents were sent home in a first week’s Friday Folder. Refrigerator Sheet - A reference sheet with general information, dates…

The Howard County Public School System is committed to ensuring equity and giving every child an opportunity to succeed. Essential to this mission is hiring and retaining highly effective teachers and support staff who are invested in providing safe and secure classroom environments where every child is encouraged to thrive. Your school has been identified as a Title I participating…

The Oakland Mills HS Food Pantry serves the Oakland Mills community and beyond. Families are not required to have a student at OMHS to access the Food Pantry. The OMHS Food Pantry distributes non-perishable foods, produce, and bread once per month to families in need. Upcoming Food Pantry Dates The OMHS Food Pantry is open the last Wednesday of the…

Instructional Seminars are open to all students in grades 2-5. These interest-based seminars run between 6-12 weeks (with the exception of Unheard Perspectives). Seminars take place during the grade level recess time. Most seminars will begin the week of September 23rd. Students, who are interested in participating, need to fill out an online interest form: https://forms.gle/HBLKC7z3EtrUBvEG6 Completed interest forms are…

HCPSS parents, guardians and family members are invited to join HCPSS Superintendent Willliam J. Barnes, school system leaders and community organizations for this valuable information night to prepare for a successful academic year. The event will feature various workshop topics which provide access to resources and support. The 2024-2025 Parent Academy Kick-Off will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 6-8:30…

Parents/guardians can monitor their child’s HCPSS Chromebook internet usage by signing up for Lightspeed Parent Notifications to receive a weekly email summary of their child’s usage. Once parents have signed up for Lightspeed Parent Notifications, the email summary delivered each Sunday will contain a link with access to the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides near real-time information on their child’s…

The Office of School Safety and Security and Risk Management reviewed county wide practices regarding school visits and it has been determined that parents are no longer able to attend recess. Parents can continue to eat lunch with their child(ren) if they complete the following: Go to the HCPSS Web site to review information about the school system volunteer process.

Students participate in related arts daily for one hour. There are five related arts classes: Art, Media, Music, Physical Education, and Technology. The rotating schedule is called the Related Arts Color Calendar. Your child's teacher will share their related arts color day assignments with you. It is essential to ensure your child dresses appropriately for their classes for related arts…

There will be no printed 2024-2025 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by: Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/ Scrolling down to subscribe to a Calendar Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut Adding to your calendar of choice (See calendar for specifics on adding a calendar). You…

HCPSS uses text and email to communicate important and time-sensitive information, including bus delays and emergency closings. Parents/guardians are automatically enrolled for email notification; however, all users must opt-in once to receive texts by texting "yes" to 67587 from the mobile number listed in their Family File. Please get in touch with your school's front office if you are not…