Will HCPSS transition to virtual instruction during inclement weather for the 2021-2022 school year?

With the 2021-2022 school year, HCPSS will return to pre-COVID weather protocols. These include school closings, delays and early dismissals when necessary due to severe weather, and apply to all schools and students, including those participating in the Digital Education Center. 

State law currently requires that school systems be open for 180 days of in-person instruction, meaning that any days of fully virtual instruction would not count toward the 180 day requirement. For this reason, at this time HCPSS will not transition to virtual learning during weather emergencies.

What State of Maryland early fall 2021 assessments will be given and when?

As part of continued COVID-19 recovery efforts, the Maryland State Department of Education is conducting an early fall student assessment. 

The Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) is the overarching term used for all state assessments. MSDE will administer assessments in the Early Fall for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA/L), Mathematics, and Science (Maryland Integrated Science Assessment- MISA), as well as the Alternate Assessments in ELA, Mathematics and Science, and the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA). 

What are the HCPSS inclement weather protocols for 2021-2022 and how do parents receive notifications?

For the 2021-2022 school year, HCPSS will return to pre-COVID weather protocols. These include school closings, delays and early dismissals when necessary due to severe weather, and apply to all schools and students, including those participating in the Digital Education Center.

In times of emergencies/school closings, information will be shared with the community through the following:

Will parents and other visitors entering the school be required to show proof of vaccination or testing?

Update: November 15, 2021

Effective Monday, October 11, visitors are not permitted to attend events that occur indoors or outdoors during the school day, such as spelling bees, assemblies, activities associated with American Education Week, and field days, to limit interaction with students in the school building.

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