Student online registration is currently available .  If your student is new to the Howard County Public School System, visit the HCPSS Enrollment page.  If your student is transferring from another Howard County School, please contact Ms. Burdette at kara_burdette@hcpss.org.

Have questions?  Visit the Frequently Asked Questions document regarding enrollment.

Need assistance registering? Visit the Online Registration Instruction Sheet to assist as you register.

• Required documents include:
  • Parent/guardian identification
  • Lease or deed
  • Utility bill
  • Student evidence of birth
  • Proof of parental/guardian relationship
  • Proof of immunizations
  • Special Education or related services documents (if applicable)

Once you have completed the online process, you will be contacted to set up a time to come in and complete the enrollment. At your appointment, you will need to provide any document you did not upload ahead of time, and most importantly, your photo id. You will need to complete a health survey form and short academic survey of student interests. Any family who does not have access to a computer may make an appointment with Ms. Burdette by contacting her at kara_burdette@hcpss.org.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Burdette. If you are currently experiencing homelessness, temporary hardship, or a unique living situation, please contact our pupil personnel worker Mrs. Williams at (410) 313-7600 or Tracey_Williams@hcpss.org.

HCPSS Accounts

Beginning August 10, parents/guardians with students new to HCPSS and whose registration has been finalized were/are being emailed student account credentials, which will be used to log in to HCPSS computers and applications.

If you have a child new to the school system and did not receive and/or cannot locate the email in the junk/spam folder of the email account you used during registration, you can use the Forgot Password or Username button on the hcpss.me student landing page to retrieve both your child’s username and password. Account Self Service directions are posted online.

• Dates? June 21 - August 18 (except July 5)
• Time? 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• How? Parents can call at 410-313-1525 and leave a voicemail, and someone will contact them to guide them on what has to be done to register their child.

HCPSS Address Change Form.pdf