Important News

Seniors - Financial Aid Information!

The 2021-2022 FAFSA opens up in less than a month! Try to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early, as this can greatly impact the amount of federal financial you receive. Your state also provides financial aid from your FAFSA. Everyone should complete and submit the FAFSA! The application opens October 1, 2020. The state deadline to…

Free Food Distribution

The Catholic Community of Ascension and St. Augustine has partnered with Lancaster Food and Feed America to distribute boxes of food that contain fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat. The distribution will take place every Saturday starting at 10a during the month of October at Ducketts Lane Elementary School. There is no income and/or documentation restrictions.

SENIORS!!!! Top 10 things to do prior to Nov. 1

Seniors: Top TEN things you NEED to be doing if you have a November 1 college deadline! 1. Submit this transcript request form that includes all colleges to which you plan to apply to your School Counselor. Download the form to a fillable pdf and fill it out. If you want to add colleges later, submit another form! In order…

Community Action Council Resources for Food, Housing and Energy Assistance

The Community Action Council of Howard County has resources for those needing food, housing, or energy assistance at Community Action Council of Howard County Response to the Coronavirus. This includes the Howard County Food Bank, located at 9385 Gerwig Lane, Columbia MD 21046. Clients should bring identification and proof of Howard County residency to the food bank. To make an…

Face-to-Face Supports to Small Groups of Students

In the coming weeks, HCPSS will begin providing face-to-face support to small groups of students. Identified students and staff have been invited to complete an interest survey. If you did not receive a survey, it is because your child has not yet been identified for in-person support. All students who receive special education services will receive an email with directions…

The YMCA "Fresh Mart"

The Dancel Y in Ellicott City is hosting "Fresh Mart" A FREE, mobile, fresh foods market featuring in-season fruits and veggies. Plus, learn easy nutrition tips and how to harvest your own food through our on-site and online resources. Sept. 26th 10:00am-12:00pm (or while supplies last) The Dancel Y in Ellicott City 4331 Montgomery Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21043

Flu Shot Registration

Flu shot registration is underway. The website and process are the same as last year: www.vaccineconsent.com On the website, there are many options for vaccines – please make sure you pick one for the FLU VACCINE. The immunization clinics on the registration website are listed chronologically. Click on “find a vaccination clinic” and go to the bottom of the first…

The SAT at OMHS

Taking the SAT at OMHS? Dates the SAT will be administered at OMHS: 9/26, 10/3, 11/7, 3/13, 5/8, 6/5 (these are subject to change). For more information about the SAT, please visit the CollegeBoard website. [NOTE: the administration scheduled for 12/5 has been canceled.] Check the morning of testing to make sure nothing has changed with your testing location! Before…

School Support for Student Technology

Please find below information regarding technology support that includes both self-help resources and how to request technology support. Student Technology Resources: Provides guides, resources and videos for HCPSS student technology. Below are some direct links to commonly used resources: Canvas Orientation - includes how to navigate Canvas Google Meet - includes a video overview of how to login Chromebooks -…

Back to School Night Presentation

It was wonderful to see so many families at our Back to School Night on Thursday, September 10, 2020. In case you missed our opening presentation, or want to revisit some of the information that was shared, you can view the presentation below.