Important News

Are you a current junior or senior with a strong academic background who enjoys community service? Join NHS. Interested members should review the Application Resource here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gL7k4a-bT1_zlOkWOZyermohp8vJ571jDTpfnJ9Hm4/edit?usp=sharing Applications are due October 9th!

Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine if it is available at the time of the clinics. The clinic at WLHS will be held on October 25th, 2024, during school hours of…

Greetings Sophomores and Juniors, if you are interested in hearing more about Jumpstart and Apprenticeship opportunities, please come to Room 243 on Friday, September 27th. Jumpstart Info Session Friday, September 27th, Period 2 Apprenticeship Opportunities Friday September 27th, Period 4 If you are interested, but have questions, please stop by to see Ms. Raymond in Student Services on Monday, Tuesday…

Thanks to a continued partnership between HCPSS, Howard County Government, and Regional Transportation Agency (RTA), all HCPSS middle and high school students have access to free RTA bus passes through summer 2025. Students have full access to the RTA system and are not limited to transportation to and from schools or to school-related activities. If your child is interested, they…

Attire is semi-formal Entry opens at 7:00 pm Ticket and Student ID or driver's license required to enter Entry after 8:00 pm and re-entry are not allowed Food and drink will be available to purchase with cash only, all items $1,00 Coat check available for $1 (cash only) All HCPSS and WLHS rules apply Dance ends at 10:00 pm. Students…

Our Wilde Lake Wildecats will take on the Marriott's Ridge Mustangs in this year's Homecoming Football game, which begins at 12:00PM on Saturday. Gates for the game will open at 11:15AM. It is highly recommended to purchase tickets beforehand in order to avoid the line at the gate. Each ticket costs $5.00 and can be purchased on the GoFan app…

HCPSS parents, guardians and family members are invited to join HCPSS Superintendent Willliam J. Barnes, school system leaders and community organizations for this valuable information night to prepare for a successful academic year. The 2024-2025 Parent Academy Kickoff will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 6-8:30 pm at Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. Dinner will be provided…

We have noticed an uptick in students coming to the Front Office for loaner devices. There are days that we are able to support this request. Unfortunately, we cannot loan HCPSS Chromebooks to students on a regular basis. If students are having a technical problem with their Chromebook, the Media Center staff is able to assist students with issues. Please…

The HCPSS Partnerships 2023-2024 Annual Snapshot has just been released. The snapshot includes a link to school system partners including each school’s partners, as well as system wide, curricular, and program office partnerships. The snapshot highlights how partners play a vital role in encouraging students to reach their full potential. View the complete list of our generous partners by visiting…

Parents/guardians can monitor their child’s HCPSS Chromebook internet usage by signing up for Lightspeed Parent Notifications to receive a weekly email summary of their child’s usage. Once parents have signed up for Lightspeed Parent Notifications, the email summary delivered each Sunday will contain a link with access to the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides near real-time information on their child’s…