Back to School 2019

As the new school year approaches, Howell Public Schools has created this page to share important dates and information relating to the new school year.

Important Links:

Important Dates:

2019/20 Bus Routes

2019/20 School Calendar

1:1 Chromebook Program Information

Highlander Nation Back to School Publication

2019/20 Optional School Supply List

School Meal Menus

School Meal Prices

Free and Reduced Meal Information

Versatrans My Stop Directions

The Kilt Shack Online Store

Printable First Day of School Signs

Monday, Aug. 5: Middle and high school offices reopen
Monday, Aug. 12: Elementary school offices reopen
Friday, Aug. 16: Elementary school class lists posted
Wednesday, Aug. 21: All Howell Public Schools buildings closed until 1 p.m. for a district wide meeting. The district's registration office will remain open during this time.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Elementary school open houses (grades 1-5) 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22: Kindergarten and Begindergarten open houses 6 - 7:30 p.m
Monday, Aug. 26: First day of school
Friday, Aug. 30: No School
Monday, Sept. 2: No School
Tuesday, Sept. 3: Classes Resume
Thursday, Sept. 5: Middle school open houses 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 12: High school open house 6 - 7:30 p.m.

2019-20 School Hours

Level	Hours
Elementary	8:50 am-3:40 pm Half days dismiss at 12:05 pm
AM Begindergarten	8:50-12:05 pm
Middle School	7:35 am-2:20 pm Half days dismiss at 10:50 am
High School	7:35 am-2:20 pm Half days dismiss at 10:50 am

Orientation Dates
Howell High School Grades 10-12 at the 10-12 Campus

Grade	Last Name	Date	Time
12	A-L	Mon. August 12	8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
12	M-Z	Mon. August 12	12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
11	A-L	Tues.. August 13	8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
11	M-Z	Tues.. August 13	12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
10	A-L	Wed. August 14	8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
10	M-Z	Wed. August 14	12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
High school students who cannot attend the orientation dates above are invited to attend one of the alternate days, Tuesday, August 20 or Thursday, August 22 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Howell High School Grade 9 at the Freshman Campus

Grade	Last Name	Date	Time
9	A-L	Thurs. August 15	8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m
9	M-Z	Thurs. August 15	12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
High school students who cannot attend the orientation dates above are invited to attend one of the alternate days, Tuesday, August 20 or Thursday, August 22 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Highlander Way Middle School

Grade	Date	Time
7 and 8	Wed. August 14	1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6 (WEB Student Only)	Thurs. August 15	8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Optional 6 Grade Parent Information Session	Thurs. August 15	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
6 (Self-guided Building Tours)	Thurs. August 15	12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Beginning Monday, August 19, 2019, both middle schools will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for any student that cannot attend orientation or may wish to get to know the building better. Students not in attendance during orientation will be given their schedule on the first day of school.

Parker Middle School

Grade	Date	Time
7 and 8	Wed. August 14	1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6 (WEB Student Only)	Thurs. August 15	8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Optional 6 Grade Parent Information Session	Thurs. August 15	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
6 Grade Orientation	Thurs. August 15	1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Beginning Monday, August 19, 2018, both middle schools will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for any student that cannot attend orientation or may wish to get to know the building better. Students not in attendance during orientation will be given their schedule on the first day of school.