What's the Schedule?
HCPSS families are invited to save the date for the 2026 Family Academy Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Long Reach High School (6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD).
Important News
Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures
Follow this procedure if you need to drop-off or pick-up your child during arrival or dismissal times.
Moving or Withdrawing?
New Process for Change of Address How to Change Your Address (within HCPSS) Effective Aug. 4, 2025, HCPSS has a new process for families to submit a change of address. Log in to HCPSS Connect using parent/guardian credentials Select Online Registration at the top right of the page and then select Family File Verification In Family File, within the Family…
Moving or Withdrawing?
New Process for Change of Address How to Change Your Address (within HCPSS) Effective Aug. 4, 2025, HCPSS has a new process for families to submit a change of address. Log in to HCPSS Connect using parent/guardian credentials Select Online Registration at the top right of the page and then select Family File Verification In Family File, within the Family…
Moving or Withdrawing?
New Process for Change of Address How to Change Your Address (within HCPSS) Effective Aug. 4, 2025, HCPSS has a new process for families to submit a change of address. Log in to HCPSS Connect using parent/guardian credentials Select Online Registration at the top right of the page and then select Family File Verification In Family File, within the Family…
Volunteer Requirements and Forms
Volunteers are required to complete the following each year: 1. Read this confidentiality training: volunteer-confidentiality-training.pdf 2. Print and complete this Confidentiality Agreement form: Confidentiality Agreement.pdf 3. Read this Child Abuse Training Powerpoint: Child Abuse Training Powerpoint.pdf 4. Print and complete this Child Abuse Certificate: Child Abuse Awareness Training Certificate.pdf 5. If you are chaperoning on a field trip, print and…
Register Your New Students Now!
Students new to HCPSS should register now. https://www.hcpss.org/enroll/ Student's currently enrolled in HCPSS will roll over to next year and do not need to enroll again.
Prekindergarten Programs
A variety of prekindergarten programs are available in Howard County. Some are available only to eligible families, while others are open to all families. For information about the program, and eligibility guidelines, please visit the HCPSS website Prekindergarten Programs or contact Early Childhood Programs at 410-313-6836.
What's for Lunch?
Link to Menus: Breakfast and Lunch Menu