Important News

Peer Conflict or Bullying? Resources for Families

As we gear up to finish the school year strong, it's important to address student interactions that can affect both individual students and/or our school community. Peer conflict is something that most students will experience at some point in their school career. . However, it is essential to understand the difference between conflict and bullying, should bullying occur. By understanding…

SMOB Election - May 1

The Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) elections are on May 1! It would be great if students could review the following information so that they are informed and prepared before they vote! HCPSS News story about the SMOB Convention SMOB Candidates: SMOB Candidate - Antonio Clay-Hardy Campaign statement: Hello Students! My name is Antonio Clay-Hardy and I…

Spring 2024 MCAP Testing Schedule and Information

Students will participate in the ELA and mathematics MCAP assessments on May 20, 21, 22 and 23 from approximately 8:40 am - 10:45 am. It is important that students come to school on time on testing days and we ask that you not schedule appointments or out of school visits on those days to limit the time your student will…

Bus Transportation Registration for SY2024-25

Bus service registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open for parents/guardians of eligible students on April 8, 2024 Parents/guardians whose children are eligible for bus transportation are asked to register to receive bus service each year. Families whose students have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a Section 504 plan that includes transportation do not need to register. The…

Solar Eclipse Visible in Howard County

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Howard County, Maryland. This partial eclipse will begin at 2:05 pm, with maximum coverage at 3:21 pm, and end around 4:35 pm. School dismissals will occur during the solar eclipse, with Glenwood dismissing during the height of the eclipse. Safety during a solar eclipse is important. Please…

Updated COVID-19 Guidance

Updated COVID-19 Guidance (updated 3/20/2024) The Maryland Department of Health and Maryland State Department of Education recently endorsed the CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance , and no longer require a 5-day quarantine period for COVID-19. Students and staff are still expected to remain home if they are experiencing symptom(s) associated with any communicable disease . If your child develops COVID or…

MSDE Parent Survey, 2024

Parents of students with IEP's, Please take time to complete the MSDE Parent Survey that was recently mailed to you. This survey provides HCPSS the information about how well we are partnering with you and promoting parent involvement. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in HCPSS. Please access the survey using this link…

Spirit Week, March 2024

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2024 Summer Programs Updates

During the March 7 Board of Education meeting, the BSAP Summer Institute and GT Summer Institutes for Talent Development were funded at 50% enrollment for the Summer 2024 program. Staff will provide additional information about dates, times, locations, and enrollment information in the upcoming week. Synergy online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students will re-open March 15 at 6…