Important News

Howard HS Course Registration for SY 2026-2027

Course registration for the school year 2026-2027 has officially begun. All teachers have completed recommendations for graduation requirements. As of Tuesday, December 16th, all families can view those recommendations in HCPSS Connect. Students must enter the remaining course requests into HCPSS Connect; students need to register for a total of 7 credits and add 3 alternate courses by January 12th…

JROTC - Out of District Applications for 26-27 SY

Please visit our JROTC Page for information on applying for the program. Students who are districted to Howard High School or who are currently enrolled at Howard High do not need to apply. All other students planning to or attending outher Howard County High Schools must apply for the program.

Homecoming

Varsity Football Game (vs. LRHS) Date: Friday, October 3 Time: 6 pm Location: Stadium Parade Date: Saturday, October 4 Time: 9:30-10:30 am Parade Route: Starting at Phelps Luck Drive, marching through the community, and ending at Howard High School Tailgate Date: Saturday, October 4 Time: 10:30-11:45 am Location: Parking lot Powder Puff Game Date: Saturday, October 4 Time: 11:45-1 pm…

Senior Portraits

It's Time to Schedule Your Senior Portraits Date(s): December 12 Location: Howard HS Wrestling Room Next Steps: Visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com. To locate your appointment code, enter your school’s city and state, and find your school. Customer Service: 855-918-2930 or mjarea@lifetouch.com View this flier for additional details.

New Student Orientation and Community Fair

Students and Families New to Howard HS Please join us for our New Student Orientation and Community Fair on August 21st from 9 am -1 pm. Incoming 9th grade students and those new to Howard High School will have the opportunity to learn about our school, meet their teachers, and get to know the building. Families are invited to their…

Fall Sports Registration and Tryouts

Fall sports tryouts begin August 13, 2025. The registration for high school sports is completed through HCPSS Connect. Once the Athletic Participation Form is completed, additional required forms will appear, along with options to upload the following documents: Valid Physical Exam: Must be dated after September 1, 2024 Proof of Residency: Must be a utility bill (electric, gas, water, or…

Final Exam Information

If a student was absent during exams, they must schedule an appointment with Student Services to complete a make up session over the summer. Please schedule by emailing Ms. Theresa Cleveland at theresa_cleveland@hcpss.org.

Class of 2025: Important Information

General Information Need to email Ms. Tray and Ms. JJ: HoHSGraduation@hcpss.org Tell the Coordinators the BEST email address to send you information: Preferred Email Link Class of 2025 Donation Fund: Funds donated will go towards off-setting costs for all end of year activities (Senior Breakfast, Elementary Walk Bus Fees, Senior Sunset, Awards Ceremonies, etc.). Caps and Gowns MUST come from…

Adjusted Exam Schedule (as of 1/21/25)

Due to schools being closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, the end of the second marking period has been changed to Friday, Jan. 24. Friday, Jan. 24 - Schools on standard opening/closing schedule with HS modified bell schedule 7:50-9:30 a.m., Period 5 Exam 9:35-11:15 a.m., Period 6 Exam 11:20 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Period 4A & Lunch 11:20-11:50 a.m., 1st Lunch Shift 11:50-12:20 p.m…

Senior Portraits

The last date for Senior portraits at Howard will be on January 27, 2025. Portraits will be taken in R123. The site is now open at schedule.prestigeportraits.com, so seniors can select a time for 1/27. If they do not have a portrait taken at Howard, in order to be photographed, students will need to schedule directly with the studio or…