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Online School Payment

The HCPSS Online School Payment (OSP) website is where parents are able to pay for student school activities and fees by debit or credit card online using a secrue web browser at their convenience, 24 hours a day. OSMS, Inc. does charge a 4% handling fee for this service.

Ilchester Elementary School will be accepting online payments for the Second Grade field trip to Toby's Dinner Theatre.

OSP website: https://osp.osmsinc.com/howardmd

*Online orders are charged a small processing fee of 4% by OSMS, Inc.

Parent Guide to Making Online Purchases

A step-by-step guide for puchasing school activities using OSP. Please note that while the school shown in the guide is not a HCPSS school, the process is the same.

School Supports

Supporting Student Mental Health & Wellness

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.

School Rainbow Representatives

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

School Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Liaisons

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

Support for Military Families

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.