Important News

The following information on HCPSS student Chromebook responsibilities also may be found online. Access to technology devices can open doors to many educational opportunities both during the traditional school day and outside of school hours. When appropriate, HCPSS teachers will continue to use the Chromebooks in innovative ways for lessons and assignments during the 2021-2022 school year. With the HCPSS…

Last week, a message was sent detailing several updates related to the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Below is additional information authorized by the superintendent related specifically to cafeteria protocols and the self check process that every family will be expected to perform daily before sending their child to school. Cafeteria Updates There are several updates related to cafeteria…

Music Foundation Staff Breakfast Signup The MRHS Music Foundation is hosting a staff appreciation breakfast on Friday, August 27. Please help us out by donating items for the continental breakfast to welcome back our fantastic teachers and staff! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e49aeaa2fa5fc1-mrhs

Technology Support Center Update Effective today, Tuesday, August 17, the HCPSS Technology Support Center site at the HCPSS ARL building is closed. At this time, student devices may be returned to the Technology Support Center at Old Bushy Park Elementary School, Room E2 (door to the left of the front entrance), 2690 Route 97, Glenwood. The building is between Glenwood…

Dear HCPSS families, At the August 12 Board of Education meeting, Howard County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano provided updates on preparations for the return of students and staff to in-person instruction, detailing strategies intended to maintain healthy school communities to keep school buildings open for the duration of the school year. Additionally, the Superintendent announced that…

Important School Bus Transportation Update Dear HCPSS families, On Monday, August 30, 2021, HCPSS schools will welcome approximately 58,000 students back into our school buildings amidst many challenges that linger while the pandemic continues. One such challenge is a significant shortage of bus drivers. Despite the efforts of partner organizations and groups across the county this summer to assist bus…

At the Howard County Board of Education meeting on August 12, 2021, Howard County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano announced that all HCPSS employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or undergo regular COVID-19 testing for the 2021-2022 school year. This decision is an outcome of growing concerns among stakeholders and to provide families…

Greetings from the Ridge; I am writing to inform you that at this afternoon’s Board of Education meeting important information concerning the administration at Marriotts Ridge High School for the 2021-2022 academic year was discussed. Effective today, Mrs. Hastings-Hauf will be assigned as the principal at Glenelg High School. Mrs. Hastings-Hauf has served in the role of assistant principal here…

Family File & Student Emergency Card Update It is time to update your student's Family File information in HCPSS Connect! Family File provides emergency contact and other important information for students within the Howard County Public School System. Completing Family File also ensures you are receiving importation information and updates for HCPSS and MRHS. This information must be updated EACH…

The PTSA and Boosters are hosting a continental breakfast on August 19 to welcome back the amazing MRHS staff! Please help us by donating items for the breakfast. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054ba4ab28a6f85-staff