Important News

Class of 2017: This year, as in the past, all Howard County public schools will send mid-year reports to all colleges for which students have previously requested a transcript. This will be done on February 17 and will include 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, and mid-term exam grades. Families can view the list of colleges receiving mid-year reports by clicking on…

Is your student looking for leadership opportunities? Does he or she want to make a difference? Consider joining the Leadership U Class of 2017! Leadership U is an exciting leadership, teambuilding, and community service opportunity for current high school sophomores. This unique four-month program involves a week-long summer program of hands-on activities, as well as involvement in a team community…

With midterms quickly approaching we are providing our 9th grade students with an opportunity to get extra help studying. Midterm Motivation will allow 9th grade students the opportunity to get help in the following courses: English 9, Algebra 1, ESOL, Earth and Space Science, World Language, Geometry, Health/PE and US History. These sessions will take place on Tuesday, January 17th…

All Middle and High School students interested in -Sharing the Student Voice on HCPSS Policy and Community Issues -Gaining Leadership Skills -Practicing Community Service -Working with student leaders from across HCPSS Please attend Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) meetings. Next Meeting Wednesday 1/11 7-8:30 at the Homewood Cafeteria 10914 MD 108 Columbia, 21042. Come join your fellow student…

Students who previously took the biology and/or Government HSA’s, but did not meet the required graduation score will be tested Tuesday, January 10 and?or wednesday, January 11. Students needing to test will be issued passes for the appropriate date, time, and location. Students need to be here on time because we will only be testing in the morning on these…

Come see Once Upon a Mattress presented by Long Reach High School Musical Theatre! This quirky version of The Princess and the Pea will be presented on January 19th and 20th at 7pm. Tickets are $8 at the door. Watch as Prince Dauntless searches for a princess despite the will of his mother, the queen. Our production features Diether Esmolo…

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online ‐ Vulnerabilities Through Technology and Social Media January 3, 2017 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm @ LRHS Auditorium An informative, interactive, community discussion on how your kids are using technology, and how technology can be used against your kids. Learn about new and emerging technologies How to monitor and what to watch for; How to talk…

Please consider helping out the Howard County Film Festival by going to Potbelly on Wednesday January 18th starting at 5pm. Just go to the following link by Jan. 15th to note that you will be attending the fundraiser: http://www.groupraise.com/events/20696

On Wednesday, January 18, HCPSS, HCPD and HC DrugFree Urge You to Attend A Drug-Free Community Dialogue. Join us at "Voices for a Drug-Free CommUNITY," to discuss challenges and solutions to the current drug epidemic. The event will take place in the cafeteria at Wilde Lake High School from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18. Speakers include County Executive Allan…

LONG REACH HIGH SCHOOL PARENT SCHEDULING NIGHT January 4, 2017 @ 6:30pm (Snow date January 5) 8th Grade Parents: LRHS Auditorium LONG REACH HIGH SCHOOL Noche de Programción Para los Padres 4 de enero de 2017 @ 6:30pm (Fecha De Nieve 5 de enero) Padres con Hijos En el Octavo Grado : Auditorio De LRHS Resources: Information Slides from the…