School Resources

Buddy Bench Rules

The school system has worked to advance equity and embrace diversity and inclusion into every major undertaking. More information on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion web page. HCPSS ensure the safety, comfort and healthy development of LGBTQIA+ students. Information for students and families on our website: https://www.hcpss.org/supports/lgbtqia-youth/ In an effort to support students who are more comfortable when designated by their pronouns, students may opt to add pronouns they wish to have used to refer to themselves in various Canvas pages, including discussion posts, inbox messages and gradebooks.

Canvas Web Pages give students access to the same web-based activities and virtual manipulatives as those modeled or used by their mathematics teachers. These resources are organized by grade level. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to access these websites at home or from the public library.

This is the online version of one of the most widely used and recognized encyclopedias out there. Besides great general information articles, World Book Online is known for its wonderful multimedia resources not found in the print version.

SIRS Discoverer offers a database of easily retrievable full-text articles, often with accompanying graphics, with full printing and saving capabilities.The full-text articles database consists of articles reprinted with permission, from approximately 1,200 newspapers, magazines and U.S. government documents. Other features include: The World Almanac for Kids, The Funk and Wagnallís New Encyclopedia, and a Spotlight of the Month.

This online resource offers concise, reliable, and up-to-date country reports on 182 cultures of the world. It goes beyond mere facts and figures to deliver an insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people.

Looking for a good book at MWES? Check out our online public access catalog.

Interested students in grades 4 and 5 are invited to participate in band (winds, brass, and percussion). Strings classes (violin, viola, cello and bass) are open to students in grades 3, 4, and 5.

HCPSS promotes the mental health and wellness of each of our students to develop their unique strengths, abilities, and characteristics towards success and well-being.

Every school in the Howard County Public School System has at least one staff member who serves as a Rainbow Representative.

Every school in the Howard County Public School System has at least one staff member who serves as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Liaison.

HCPSS is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment and fostering strong bonds between schools, military service members and community organizations to support military-connected children and enhance the success of all students.