Student Resources
Science
- BBC Bitesize Science activities
- PBS build a bridge interactive lessons
- PBS Kids Sid the Science Kid games and videos
Mathematics
- Arcademics math skill building games
- BBC Bitesize Math activities
- Cool Math games and interactive lessons
- FunBrain math arcade
- Kids Numbers math games and practice lessons
- NASA Kids Club air traffic control memory game
Language Arts
- AAA Vocabulary Lessons
- Arcademics language arts skill building games
- BBC Bitesize English activities
Research Help
- CultureGrams geography and social studies resources
- SIRS Discover multi-subject resources and citation help
- World Book Online research topics and resources
- KidsClick kid-friendly search and research help
Related Arts Websites
Family Resources
- Frequently asked questions about our school policies, parking, and visitation.
- School supply list for all of our grade levels
- Electronic version of Student Information Card
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
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.