HCPSS Connect is the Howard County Public School System’s online portal for students, parents, and staff in Howard County, Maryland.
🔗 What is HCPSS Connect Used For?
HCPSS Connect is the central hub for accessing:
📚 Grades & Report Cards
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View current and past grades
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Check progress reports and report cards
🗓️ Class Schedules
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View student schedules
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See teacher assignments and course information
📥 Student Registration & Forms
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Register new students
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Submit emergency info and digital forms
🧾 Attendance
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Track absences and tardiness
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Submit absence notes
💬 Communication
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Messages from teachers and administrators
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School announcements
🍽️ Meal & Fee Payments
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Add money to lunch accounts
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Pay school-related fees
💻 Access to Canvas
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Link to Canvas, the learning management system used by HCPSS for assignments, class updates, and resources.
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🔐 How to Log In
URL: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
You’ll need:
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Username: (Typically student ID for students or email for parents)
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Password: Provided by the school or set during account creation
If you forget your login:
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Use the “Forgot Password” link on the portal
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Or contact your child’s school for assistance
📱 Mobile Access
HCPSS Connect is also accessible via mobile devices using web browsers or the Canvas Parent/Student apps for class-related info.
📝 Online Registration on HCPSS Connect
If you’re looking to register a student in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) — whether for the first time, for a new school year, or due to a change in address — you’ll use the HCPSS Connect Online Registration portal.
🔗 Start Here:
👉 HCPSS Online Registration Portal
(This is the official enrollment page with detailed instructions and the link to the online registration system.)
🧒 Who Can Register Online?
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New students (K–12)
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Pre-K and Kindergarten
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Students returning after withdrawal
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Change of school due to move within Howard County
🔒 You must be a parent or legal guardian and live in Howard County to enroll your child.
📄 What You’ll Need
Be ready to upload digital copies (PDF, photo, or scan) of the following:
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Proof of Residency
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Lease, deed, or settlement papers
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Utility bill (within the last 45 days)
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Parent/Guardian Photo ID
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Student’s Proof of Birth
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Birth certificate or passport
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Immunization Records
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Health Forms (for pre-K, Kindergarten, or new students).
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Custody or Court Documents (if applicable)
🖥️ How to Register Online
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Click the “Begin Online Registration” button
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Log in using your HCPSS Connect account (create one if you don’t have it)
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Complete the form and upload required documents
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Submit and wait for confirmation from the school registrar
📆 Registration Tips
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Kindergarten Registration typically opens in March for the upcoming school year.
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If you’re moving, update your address in HCPSS Connect ASAP — it may change your school assignment.
🆘 Need Help?
If you have trouble:
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Contact your child’s current or assigned school
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Or call the Office of Student Services:
📞 410-313-6726
📧 student_reassignment@hcpss.org
