HCPSSRoad to Kindergarten Workshops Begin Jan. 21, 2025
November 14th, 2024
1/21/25 Update: The Road to Kindergarten session scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 has been canceled. Due to this cancellation, the Snow Date session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at Hammond High School. The Road to Kindergarten events scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 and Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 will take place as originally planned.
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2025? Please save the date and join us for an upcoming Road to Kindergarten parent information session. All sessions will run 6:30-7:30 p.m. and cover the same content.
At this session you will learn:
- Expectations for school readiness (and receive a Ready for Kindergarten toolkit);
- Details about the HCPSS kindergarten program;
- Information about HCPSS kindergarten registration and website;
- Ways that families and children can be supported during the transition to kindergarten.
Information sessions will be offered at the following times:
- January 21, 2025, Hammond High School*
- January 23, 2025 Centennial High School**
- January 28, 2025, Wilde Lake High School*
- SNOW DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, Hammond High School**
* Spanish interpreter will be present at these sites.
** Chinese, Korean, and Spanish interpreters will be present at these sites
Please note the following:
- If Howard County Public Schools are delayed due to inclement weather, the session will be held as scheduled.
- If Howard County Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the session is canceled. Participants may attend another date or the snow date.
- If Howard County Public Schools close early or evening activities are canceled due to inclement weather, the session is canceled. Participants may attend another date or the snow date.
Child care is available at each session for children ages 2 and older; the session is designed for adults only. Please note, the session will include information regarding Kindergarten readiness, program components, and registration that is applicable to all HCPSS schools; specific school information will be shared by schools after registration is finalized.
Large crowds are anticipated; please allow ample time for parking, childcare drop off, and check in. Doors open at 6pm.
For more information, visit www.hcpss.org/enroll/kindergarten/ or call 410-313-5693.