School Resources

Back to School Night Presentations

RECC 
RECC Back-to-School Night

Kindergarten
Kindergarten Back-to-School Night Presentation

First Grade
First Grade Back-to-School Night Presentation

Second Grade
Second grade Back-to-School Night

Third Grade
Third grade Back-to-School Night Presentation

Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade Back-to-School Night Presentation

Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade Back-to-School Night Presentation

Gifted and Talented
Information from the GT Department

Family Resources

IES Family Guide
Guidebook to help families gain a better understanding of PLES policies and procedures, along with strategies for student success.

Family Math Support Center
The Mathematics Support Center helps families: 1) Gain a better understanding of their child's math program 2) Refresh or build deeper understanding of math concepts, skills, and practices 3) Provide additional support and practice opportunities for students, including free online homework help, as needed, throughout the school year.

Homework Guidelines for all grade levels
Homework guidelines

What Your Child Will Learn in Each Grade

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 secure 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 purchasing school activities using OSP. Please note that while the school shown in the guide is not an 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.
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.