Important News

Today’s Topics August 5, 2021 Please take a moment to read the email below. It contains important information for the start of the school year. Thank you. · Important Dates · Community Message from the Principal · Scheduled courses available August 6 · Parking Permits · Update Family File · 2021 Fall Sports Tryouts · Golf Tryouts · Senior Pictures…

The following information will help parents and incoming 9th graders as you prepare for the fall sports season: 1. The fall sports season begins on August 11th. Some teams will start later than that. (Information below.) 2. All students must have at least a 2.0 GPA and no more than 1 failing grade on their 4th Q report cards (except…

Hello MRHS Families, The MRHS Boosters Oreo Booth at the Howard County Fair is one of the Mustang Boosters Club main fundraisers each year. We are at risk of losing this revenue opportunity if we don't find a volunteer to organize the Oreo Booth -- our Oreo Booth Chair has graduated! We are hoping that you are the person willing…

Intent for 2021-2022 Transportation In preparation for the 2021-2022 school year, HCPSS is asking all families to signify their intent to use, or not to use, HCPSS transportation for the coming year. In light of a critical bus driver shortage, sharing this information will help guide transportation initiatives, hiring of drivers, planning routes and more. This is not a commitment…

MRHS Student Services Summer Information MRHS Student Services will be open most days from 9am-2pm during the summer. County-wide all Student Services offices will be closed from July 5th-9th. School Counselors and Registrars are 11-month employees who will be working part-time during summer hours. Please Note: All appointments during summer hours must be held virtually. If you need to schedule…

HCPSS Closing Friday, June 18, 2021 In alignment with the recent federal action making Juneteenth a federal holiday, the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano announce that Howard County Public School System schools and offices will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021. This is consistent with state and county government announcements regarding closures. Summer meals are…

Innovative Pathways Summer Program to Begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) high school Innovative Pathways summer programs, originally scheduled to begin on Monday, will now begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. All other summer programs will begin as scheduled. HCPSS announced that schools and offices will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday on…

Have a Great Summer Dear HCPSS Community: Today is the last day of school for students. This has been an unusual year, with many twists and turns as circumstances related to the pandemic have evolved. I'm so proud and impressed by how well our students, staff and families have responded with patience, persistence and positivity, while always doing your best…

June 15, 2021 Greetings from the Ridge: Thank you for supporting your students during this very challenging year. We were so happy to partner with you to get them to the finish line. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing some of our students return to in-person learning this spring. It truly brought life back into the building. Your students worked hard and…

August 11: Fall Sports Begin August 19: School Staff Returns August 26: New Student Orientation (9am-12pm) August 26: Open House for Returning Students in Grades 10-12 (1pm-2:30pm) August 26: Welcome Back Block Party (5pm-8pm) ( Club/Activity Sponsors -- if you'd like a table set up for your club/activity at the event, please click this link to sign up, no later…