Important News

After Prom 2026

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Location: Dave & Busters Time: 10 pm - 2 am Price: $30 per person One guest per student allowed Includes food, drinks & mocktails, $20 arcade game card, bowling, billiards, social bays and the Arena! Not to mention casino games, karaoke, DJ and of course prizes and gift baskets! Transportation from Prom to After Prom…

Prom 2026

Saturday, May 2 Time: 7-10 pm (light fare included) Location: M&T Stadium Parking: Stadium lot Ticket Information Ticket price: $80 CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR 2026 PROM TICKET Be sure to include the student's full name under the purchase even if it's being purchased by a credit card linked to a parent. If buying multiple tickets for Howard students, please…

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.

Free and Reduced Meals

HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income…

Family File

Remeber to update Family File for the 26-27 school year. Review this HCPSS Quick Reference for step-by-step instructions. Family File must be complete for students to be able to purchase tickets for Homecoming (Saturday, September 19). For additional information, visit HCPSS Family File Help.

Parking Permits and Transportation Reminders

The HoHS Parking Permit Application window is now open. Parking permits are required to be on display to park on school grounds during the school day. Failure to comply will result in administrative actions. Please be aware, should the school system adopt a new revised schedule, we reserve the discretion to consider possible alternative options regarding parking availability should it…

Attendance Protocols

2026-2027 Attendance Information and Resources Research is clear that showing up for school has a significant impact on a student’s academic and social success, starting from pre-kindergarten and continuing through high school. Missing 10% (or about 18 days of a school year or 2 a month) can drastically affect a student’s academic success at each grade level. By the sixth…

Ed. Verification, Diploma, and/or Transcript

HCPSS Graduates HCPSS is now using ScribOrder to fulfill all transcript and diploma requests for previous graduates (prior to 2026) as well as graduation and diploma verifications. Requests, verifications, and secure payments are all managed by ScribOrder. Request progress can be tracked after creating your ScribOrder account. Transcript / Diploma Requests for HCPSS Graduates