HCPSS Connect | How to Log In

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

• View current and past grades

• Check progress reports and report cards

🗓️ Class Schedules

• View student schedules

• See teacher assignments and course information

📥 Student Registration & Forms

• Register new students

• Submit emergency info and digital forms

🧾 Attendance

• Track absences and tardiness

• Submit absence notes

💬 Communication

• Messages from teachers and administrators

• School announcements

🍽️ Meal & Fee Payments

• Add money to lunch accounts

• Pay school-related fees

💻 Access to Canvas

• 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:

• Username: (Typically student ID for students or email for parents)

• Password: Provided by the school or set during account creation

If you forget your login:

• Use the “Forgot Password” link on the portal

• 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?

• New students (K–12)

• Pre-K and Kindergarten

• Students returning after withdrawal

• 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:

1. Proof of Residency

   • Lease, deed, or settlement papers

   • Utility bill (within the last 45 days)

2. Parent/Guardian Photo ID

3. Student’s Proof of Birth

   • Birth certificate or passport

4. Immunization Records

5. Health Forms (for pre-K, Kindergarten, or new students).

6. Custody or Court Documents (if applicable)

🖥️ How to Register Online

1. Go to: https://www.hcpss.org/enroll/

2. Click the “Begin Online Registration” button

3. Log in using your HCPSS Connect account (create one if you don’t have it)

4. Complete the form and upload required documents

5. Submit and wait for confirmation from the school registrar

📆 Registration Tips

• Kindergarten Registration typically opens in March for the upcoming school year.

• If you’re moving, update your address in HCPSS Connect ASAP — it may change your school assignment.

🆘 Need Help?

If you have trouble:

• Contact your child’s current or assigned school

• Or call the Office of Student Services:
  📞 410-313-6726
  📧 student_reassignment@hcpss.org