Important News

Updated 5/12/2020 - 6:00pm Greetings Hammond Community, We look forward to seeing all of our seniors in the Class of 2020 at Hammond High School this Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 for cap and gown distribution and for the return of books, uniforms, laptops, etc! Below you will find details related to our upcoming virtual graduation ceremony in…

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Updates The College Board has released some new AP Exam resources: AP Exam Day Checklist: Your child should complete this checklist (.pdf/513.39 KB) for each AP Exam they'll be taking this year, and keep it next to them on test day. Explainer Videos: New videos are available to give your child quick, easily accessible information about…

Students at all levels are now engaging in virtual class check-in sessions on Google Meet. To ensure a positive, productive and enjoyable learning experience for all participants, it is important that all students and parents/guardians adhere to these Google Meet Expectations, which include online behaviors for students and privacy guidelines for parents. Behavioral Expectations for Students Students at all levels…

UPDATE: July 28, 2020 With the start of the 2020-2021 school year pushed back, HCPSS will extend its summer meal program through Friday, August 28. Please Note! Effective Monday, August 3, summer meal distribution sites will change. Meals will no longer be served at Longfellow Elementary School, Howard County Library System Central Branch, or Howard County Library System East Columbia…

Family File Information Update Request: Every year HCPSS parents/guardians must complete a Family File for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect and selecting the Family File tab on the left and then clicking on Family…

Please visit the Continuity of Learning Resources page from HCPSS for the most up to date information. A typical week for a secondary student will look this way: On Monday morning, students will log into Canvas and receive their weekly assignments for all instructional areas. Throughout the remainder of the week, students will have opportunities for live virtual check-ins with…

Coronavirus Information In response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon directed that all Maryland schools close through April 24, 2020. Accordingly, all HCPSS schools, office buildings and all surrounding outdoor spaces are closed during that time. However, the school system is not shut down and continues to operate remotely. HCPSS will continue to provide free…

UPDATE Devices for Distance Learning: FedEx backlogs have delayed delivery of some devices. Teachers have been informed of delays and will be flexible with students. Families who need to borrow a device may submit a new or updated request via HCPSS Connect. Details on student technology devices, including technology requirements and instructions for requesting a device, can be found online…

Join the Theatre department for a creepy and hilarious production of The Addams Family March 12-14 at 7pm and March 14 at 2pm. Please visit here for more information about the show and online ticket sales: https://www.hammondhightheatre.org/addams-family

Culture Fest will be held March 27th this year. The International Potluck dinner will be March 26th. We are looking for people to represent their country of origin as well as to perform. Please see Ms. Hart to sign up or with any questions.