School Resources

FRES Technology and Media Resources

Here is your link to all things media! The library media center is a resource for our entire FRES Community to use. Find out what's going on in classes, contact us about your child's media materials, and find links to more important information.

Student Learning Activity Extensions

Interactive reading website for K-2 students that reads books aloud.
Website for K-2 students that includes; games, coloring pages, and music.
Interactive multiplication games for students in grades 3-5 to practice basic facts.
Interactive site for K-5 students. Games cover all subject areas.
Online games for K-5 students that are organized by age.

Online Research Databases (hcpss.me)

All online research databases (and school e-books!) can now be accessed universally using this link. Students can login to MackinVIA using their school username and password; Parents can contact the media center staff for logon information as needed. Students can also use their unique Howard County Library Login as a student to use their resources available for all students. They can initially log on using their school active directly username and password to get their library login information.

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.