Important News

Update Your Child’s Emergency Contact Information on HCPSS Connect To prepare for the first day of school, please log in to HCPSS Connect and select the Family File tab to review and, if needed, update your child’s emergency contact, medical and arrival/departure information, and your preferences regarding data confidentiality. This must be completed each school year. User guides for HCPSS…

Begins August 29 In order to improve traffic congestion during drop off and pick up times, LRHS will implement a new traffic pattern when students return to school. Parents are reminded not to park in the bus loop from 7:00 am - 7:30 am and from 1:45 pm - 2:20 pm. Click Here for Traffic Pattern Information

Upcoming Test Dates: SAT - October 1st ~ Students can still register with the late fee through 9/20 www.collegeboard.org ACT - October 22nd ~ Being offered here at LONG REACH! Register by 9/16 www.actstudent.org Colleges accept both! Remember if you student receives free or reduced meals they can come to student services to pick up a waiver. SAT Testing Dates…

Beginning on August 22nd, when parents log in through HCPSS Connect, there will be a link directing them to the Family File section. Family File is where parents will find all of the information historically located on the Emergency Procedure Cards. Data from last year will be present when they log in for the first time. For parents who do…

If your family qualifies for the Free and Reduced Meal program, you must re-apply each year. The online application can be found at http://www.myschoolapps.com. Students receiving Free and Reduced Meals qualify for two meals per day as well as free SAT and ACT applications, free college applications, free NCAA Clearinghouse applications, and reduced summer school tuition. Long Reach encourages all…

According to HCPSS Policy, all students who drive to school and park on school system property must complete the following: 1. Attend a Driver Safety Presentation PRIOR to school and parking on system property. All drivers must attend ANNUALLY, with a parent or guardian. Any student who attended prior to August 16, 2016 must attend the course again. Dates, times…

Dear Long Reach New AP Student/Parent, Does the thought of tackling your first Advanced Placement course make you quiver? Does the idea of taking numerous AP courses at once overwhelm you? Well then, it’s time to get into AP shape! The AP Team invites you to attend Long Reach High School’s 1st Annual New AP Student Orientation. When: Thursday August…

Dear Parents, As you may know, on July 1, 2016, I officially started as the principal of Long Reach High School. It is both an honor and privilege to be part of this wonderful school community. Prior to joining LRHS, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as the principal at Murray Hill Middle School. As your principal, I am…

On August 2, our football players joined the Howard and Centennial teams to participate in a donation drive to assist residents living in the Ellicott City Historic District. During the 3-hour event, Howard County residents donated enough supplies to fill 2 box trucks of food that went to our local food bank, and 1 box truck with cleaning supplies. Additionally…

Led by teachers Jody Zepp, Steve Satterfield, Erin Radebe, and Laarni Lucero, 37 students participated in our first ever Advanced Placement (AP) Boot Camp. Over a 2-day period, staff worked with students to further develop the five most important skills identified by universities and Fortune 500 firms: T-CORPS (Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Reading/Rigor, and Problem Solving). Check out the video created…