HCPSS is providing free Grab-N-Go meals through April 24 to anyone age 18 and under and/or any HCPSS student, regardless of age, at locations countywide. Meals are available from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., weekdays. Participants will be given a snack, lunch and dinner for that day, as well as a breakfast for the following day, and are encouraged to bring a bag to carry home meals each day. Friday distributions at school locations also will include weekend meals.  Parents have the option of collecting meals for their children, who do not need to be present.

There will be no meal service April 10 or 13; meals for those days will be distributed Thursday, April 9, with instructions for storage and preparation.

Services from our School Counselors

Beginning Tuesday, April 14, Mrs. Wohnsigl and Mrs. Fairchild will have office hours every week day from 9:30am-11:30am and then from 12:00pm-1:00pm.  You can schedule an appointment by emailing the counselor assigned to your child's grade.

Grades 1, 2, 3, 5--contact Mrs. Wohnsigl at carolyn_wohnsigl@hcpss.org

Grades K, 4--contact Mrs. Fairchild at sara_fairchild@hcpss.org

Continuity of Learning

We are continuing in Phase 2 of the Continuity of Learning Plan. To bridge the gap before Phase 3 distance learning begins, a set of resources is posted to the HCPSS Continuity of Learning website. These resources are organized by grade and/or course. Multiple languages are available. These additional materials will not be collected or graded.  Phase 3 begins for elementary schools on April 20th.

Frequently Asked Questions

The COVID-19 FAQ section of the website has been expanded and is being updated regularly with additional answers to questions. Please visit the FAQ page on a regular basis for additional information.

Supporting Learning at Home

A new resource to help students and parents adjust to continuing learning from home is provided on the HCPSS Continuity of Learning website. Suggestions are provided for establishing a schedule, creating an environment conducive to learning, and transitioning to distance learning.

Families who requested a device, either through the survey or directly from a staff member or interpreter, will be emailed directly with details on where and when devices can be picked up. Families who have not yet completed the Student Technology Survey are still encouraged to do so. Please be assured that our process for deploying devices follows social distancing guidelines to assure health and safety for families and staff. More information about student devices is provided online. 

As a reminder, students will not need their device until April 20th, when on-line learning begins for elementary students.

Internet Access

Families who do not have internet access may be eligible to participate in the Comcast Internet Essentials program.

Check Your Canvas Notifications

Parents/guardians should check your Canvas notification settings to ensure you are receiving announcements, assignments and messages from teachers. Directions on updating your parent profile and notification settings are available online. Parents/guardians unfamiliar with Canvas may find it helpful to review the features in this Canvas Orientation.

Account Self-Service for Students

Students now have the ability to reset their usernames and passwords, independent of teachers and staff. Directions on using self-service can be found online.

No olvides ordenar tu anuario. Puedes ordenar en línia: https://www.strawbridge.net/. Usa el código: YB108429. Cuesta $15 dolares. El último día para ordenar es el 15 de mayo.

SECAC Awards

The Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC) annual awards  have been postponed until October.  Families can continue to nominate their child's fabulous educators, related service providers, administrators, inclusive programs and student leaders at  https://forms.gle/DD6phamcmPhGxzU79

3rd Quarter Grading

Details about 3rd quarter grading can be found on the HCPSS website.