hcpss parent portal

What is HCPSS connect?

HCPSS Connect. HCPSS Connect provides access to a variety of student information and classroom instructional tools offering personalized communication and timely, relevant and easily accessible information relating to your student.

What information is curated for parents and guardians of HCPS students?

The following information is curated for parents and guardians of HCPS students. You will find how to register your child for school, school information, how to find a specific school, and much more. If you are new to the Harford County area, we invite you to visit our About Us section for more information.

What is the age requirement to enroll in HCPSS?

Students who have never attended a HCPSS school must be registered by their custodial parent (biological, adoptive, legal guardian). Children must be 5 years old by September 1 in order to enroll in kindergarten.

What does HCPSS do to help students with disabilities?

The Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) is committed to ensuring that no qualified student with a disability will be discriminated or retaliated against and/or denied an educational benefit or opportunity on the basis of a disability.

Advocate for Your Child

When concerns arise, parents and guardians are encouraged to direct their concerns to the persons most closely involved. However, when an informal process fails to provide resolution, a parent may file a formal complaint and seek review at a higher administrative level.

Special Education

We support the rights of all students to receive a free appropriate public education that will enable them to develop their unique talents and abilities, thus preparing them to participate in and serve their community with dignity and pride.

Additional Supports

Section 504 is a federal law that protects the civil rights of persons with disabilities. The Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) is committed to ensuring that no qualified student with a disability will be discriminated or retaliated against and/or denied an educational benefit or opportunity on the basis of a disability.

When is the HCPSS graduation 2021?

HCPSS Class of 2021 graduation ceremonies can be viewed anytime online and rebroadcast through July 1 on Howard County cable. Photos from each ceremony will be shared by June 11 via HCPSS Flickr.

What is the Board of Education's FY2022 budget?

The Board of Education passed its FY2022 operating and capital budgets, focusing on supporting students and the staff by maintaining existing program and service levels without reducing class sizes or staff positions.

When is HCPSS pre-K?

The HCPSS Pre-K program is a high-quality, half-day prekindergarten program. Students must be four years old by September 1, 2021, to be considered for enrollment in fall 2021. See specifics on Pre-K Program.

How old do you have to be to enroll in HCPSS?

HCPSS offers a half-day prekindergarten program. Students must be four years old by September 1 to be considered for enrollment. Unlike enrollment for K-12, parents must apply for admission to prekindergarten. Learn more →.