Click HERE to tell us about your student as we prepare for the next school year

• June 5th - RECC End-of-Year Celebrations

• June 7th - Grade 1 End-of-Year Celebration (Half-day for students)

• June 8th - Kindergarten End-of-Year Celebration

• June 9th - Grade 2 End-of-Year Celebration

• June 9th - Grade 5 End-of-Year Celebration

• June 9th - Grade 4 End-of-Year Celebration

• June 12th - Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony (Half-day for students)

• June 13th - Grade 3 End-of-Year Celebration (Half-day for students)

• June 14th - Last Day of School (Half-day for students)

Click HERE to access the full HCPSS calendar for the 2022 - 2023 school year

The HCPSS Pre-K program is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year with expanded eligibility criteria! Families of children aged four or five by September 1, 2023, may apply. The HCPSS Pre-K program is free to families; some locations are full-day.  Families can submit a completed application to hcpss_pk@hcpss.org or their local elementary school. For an application, information about the program, and eligibility guidelines, please visit the HCPSS website or contact Early Childhood Programs at 410-313-6836.

Click and scroll on the calendar below for color day rotation information for related arts classes

Check out the variety of after-school events and activities in celebration of Pride Week HERE.

The class is a registered 1-hour class and the Central Branch of HCLS will be offering 5 different times for families. Registration is easy but limited to 25 Kindergarteners! Families can visit the website hclibrary.org to register online or call us at the branch to register for them. For classes held at the Central Branch, registration for all sessions begins July 19th @ 10 AM. Get more details HERE.

• June Parent Pages newsletter, click here

• Launch into Learning - Kindergarten Readiness Newsletter

For assistance with registering, call 410-313-5992 (voice/ relay) or email children@howardcountymd.gov 

To request sign language, interpreter or other accommodations to attend, call at least one week in advance.  

Strengthen your Child’s Coping Skills

Learning how to manage stress and deal with life’s ups and downs is a process that continues throughout our entire lives. Attend this session to learn strategies to help your child prepare, regulate and deal with small to big life transitions, overwhelming and uncomfortable emotions, worries, disappointment, failure, criticism, and sadness.

Monday, June 5, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free Virtual Workshop. Register here

Parenting Apart:  A Path to Cooperative Co-Parenting in Divorce and Beyond

Summers and school vacations are exciting times for many children. They can also be a source of stress and disruptions in your families’ normal routine, especially if you are co-parenting across two homes.  This workshop is for individuals who are facing divorce and separation and want to learn how to create a parenting plan that minimizes conflict and promotes a positive co-parenting relationship. Participants will learn about what to consider when coming up with an access schedule that is best for your children, and how to handle issues that often arise when transitioning to a summer schedule. We will review how to navigate common issues and decisions impacting children which arise during divorce and separation.  Leave with skills and strategies for effectively communicating and co-parenting during a difficult transition, as well as resources for ongoing support and assistance.

Monday, June 12, 7:00 p.m. Free Virtual Workshop. Register here

Managing Parenting Anger and Frustration
Parenting is an incredibly rewarding experience, but can also be challenging when our children don’t listen or have meltdowns. Frustration can build and it is normal to find yourself at your wit’s end.
This workshop will provide tools to navigate anger and frustration and provide you with coping strategies when you are feeling elevated.
Ask questions and leave with skills and resources that you can use to feel more confident in managing your own anger and frustration.
Tuesday, June 20 , 12:30 to  1:30 p.m. Free virtual workshop. Register here

Spanish Translation