EAGLES NEST
September 11, 2020
Family File now available for the 2020-21 school year
Parents can now access and complete the Family File for the 2020-21 school year. Parents must complete the Family File every year, even during virtual learning, to ensure HCPSS has the most current information for each child. Once logged in, parents/guardians will be asked to verify, or update the following information: Student Information, Parent/Guardian Contact, Emergency Contact, Medical Information, Arrival/Dismissal Procedures (for when in-person classes resume), Photo Approval, Data Confidentiality, PTA/PTSA Directory. HCPSS Connect
EAGLE NEWS
Textbook and Materials Distribution Day
Textbooks and other materials for learning will be distributed on September 16, 2020 from 7:30-5:30. Distribution Day FAQ. Read more
Technology Questions, Concerns and Issues
Parents and/or students, if you are experiencing technology issues or have questions: Read more
Seniors and the College Application
Counselors will be holding senior classroom lessons on The College Application on September 16th and September 23rd. Read more
Join the It’s Academic Club and Team.
All students are invited to join the It's Academic Club. Read more
Join Howard County's Youth Town Hall!
Are you interested in making positive change in your community? Read more
Rho Kappa Applications are Open!
If you're interested in the fields of history, politics, psychology, and other social studies fields, then the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society is for you! Read more
National Math Honor Society
National Math Honor Society applications are now open! Read more
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society applications are open! Read more
Depression, suicidal thoughts, or other serious mental health issues
If you have an immediate need for help with depression, suicidal thoughts, or other serious mental health issues, please contact:
Grassroots Crisis Intervention at 410-531-6677
The Maryland Crisis Hotline: Dial 211 and then choose option 1
The Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 and a trained counselor will respond.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255
Yearbooks 19/20
Yearbooks are coming. Read more
Log in Now to Identify Need for Chromebook and/or Internet
JumpStart Dual Enrollment
Is your student registered for a high school based course with a CC designation? The CC designation indicates that the course is eligible for the student to earn college credit through HCPSS’s partnership with Howard Community College in the JumpStart Dual Enrollment initiative. Read more
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)
Parents and guardians can help protect their child’s eyesight during this period of increased screen time, which can cause eye strain or lead to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Read more.
Senior Pictures
One of the first things you need to do as a SENIOR is to have your senior portrait taken. Please take a moment to read the following plan for senior portraits. We have confirmed the portrait dates. All seniors will receive an appointment card in the mail mid-October. Read more
MVA Information
While school is in a virtual setting forms are done online. Read more
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what’s happening at CHS! (and add our Google Calendar to your phone!)
CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL:
Got great news about our students, staff, or community? Send it our way and we’ll shout it out!
PTSA/Boosters
See what’s happening with CHS PTSA or CHS Boosters by clicking the names or by visiting our website.
Please visit the Community News and Programs page on the HCPSS website for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations (http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/).
HOCOHacks
HocoHacks is a club that organizes a county-wide hackathon for students in all grades to enter. What is a hackathon, you may ask? Read more.