howard county school parent portal

Can I visit the Howard County public schools?

The Howard County Public School System welcomes visitors to our schools. To limit interruptions and distractions to teaching and learning and to maximize safety for all, persons who wish to visit a school campus, building or classroom are asked to comply with our safety and security procedures.

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.

Why choose Harford County public schools?

Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is committed to parental, family, and community involvement in the educational process. 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.

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.

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.