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HCPSS Help for Students & Families

Students and families can find answers to frequently asked questions in the categories below. Additional questions may be directed to your school or emailed to publicinfo@hcpss.org.

The HCPSS Staff Help site can be accessed at https://staff-help.hcpss.org/.

  • 2022-2023 - Inclement Weather Asynchronous Instruction Plan

  • 2022-2023 School Year

  • 2022-2023 School Year - Digital Education

  • 2022-23 Evening Programs

  • 2023 Summer Programs

  • 2023-2024 School Start Times

  • 2023-2024 Transportation & Requests

  • Academics

  • Athletics

  • Board of Education

  • Calendar and Operating Status

  • Community Schools

  • COVID-19 Health & Safety

  • COVID-19 Testing (HCPSS Program)

  • Food Services

  • Food Services - Free and Reduced Meals

  • General FAQs

  • Grades and Testing

  • Guilford Park High School (High School #13)

  • Health & Safety

  • High School

  • High School Seniors

  • Home and Hospital Teaching Program

  • Language Supports

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Safety and Security

  • School Attendance Areas

  • School Attendance Areas - Redistricting (General)

  • School Attendance Areas - Redistricting for 2023-2024

  • School-Based Mental Health Services

  • Special Education

  • Student Enrollment and Withdrawal

  • Student Reassignment

  • Technology and Devices

  • Transportation (General)

  • Use of School Facilities

Featured Questions

  • When should students stay home and what health checks should families conduct?
  • What is the final decision on redistricting for the 2023-2024 school year?
  • What are the costs for meals during the 2022-2023 school year?
  • Will students be given HCPSS-issued laptops and do they bring them to school each day?
  • What is changing with school start times for 2023-2024?

Recently Added Questions

  • I am planning to move during the school year. What do I do?
  • What happens if my needs change during the school year?
  • I missed the registration deadline. What do I do?
  • My student plays a sport or stays after school and will not need transportation after school for an extended period of time. Should I still register?
  • What should I do if my family plans to move within the county over the summer?
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Ellicott City, MD 21042
Main Phone: (410) 313-6600

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