9/3 New Student and Family Orientation/Open House (Virtual)
9/7 Schools and offices closed - Labor Day
9/8 First day of school for students
9/17 Back to School kNight (Virtual)
9/28: Schools and offices closed - Yom Kippur
HCPSS Updates Regarding 2020-21 School Year: As a reminder, HCPSS has a specific portion of the website dedicated to information about the 2020-21 school year: https://www.hcpss.org/2020-2021/ which includes the information that the school year start is delayed to September 8.
Middle school students will have a modified 4×4 semester schedule, where students have four, teacher-led courses each semester, for a total of eight courses during the year. Middle School students do not need to register for a new or 8th course. As we get closer to the start of the year, I will send more detailed information regarding student daily routine and schedules.
Summer Meals Extended to Aug. 28: The free Grab-N-Go summer meals program has been extended through Friday, August 28. There were several location changes effective Monday, August 3.
Free and Reduced Meals Program: The coronavirus pandemic is causing a lot of hardship for many of our friends and neighbors. Many HCPSS families have been impacted financially by the pandemic, and may be eligible now to receive benefits through the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) program. Qualifying families can take advantage of a wide range of additional resources and discounts, including testing fees, tuition, internet and more. Click here to learn more or to apply.
HCPSS Chromebook Update: Every student entering grades pre-kindergarten through 8 will be provided with a Chromebook. Details will be communicated as soon as they are available. Any student who borrowed a Chromebook for spring or summer learning may continue to use that device during the 2020-2021 school year.
New Student and Family Orientation/Open House: We will have our orientation/open house (virtual) for our new 6th grade students and new to Patapsco students on Thursday, September 3. More information will be shared later.
Back to School kNight: Save the Date...Our Back to School Knight (virtual) will be Thursday, September 17. More information will be shared later.
It's Time to Update Your Student's 2020-2021 Information Using Family File
Every year HCPSS parents must complete a Family File for each child. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect and selecting the Family File tab on the left and then clicking on Family File. Once logged in, you will be asked to update or provide the following information:
Student Information
Parent/Guardian Contact
Emergency Contacts
Medical Information
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Photo Approval
Data Confidentiality
PTA/PTSA Directory
Changes of address may not be made through Family File. If you have recently moved, please contact your child’s new school as soon as possible. As we are preparing for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, it is imperative that we have accurate addresses on file for all of our students. If you have moved, and have not provided us with your updated information, we ask that you email the following documents to Ms. Miles, Student Service Secretary at lindsey_miles@hcpss.org.
Please complete a change of address form - Click here to download PDF fillable version
You will also need to send in the following:
A deed or deed of trust that has all required signatures or an original lease with all required signatures
A current bill for cable television, non-cellular telephone, or gas and electric.
Changes of address may not be made through Family File. If you have recently moved, please contact Ms. Miles at lindsey_miles@hcpss.org as soon as possible, and we will be happy to assist you.
FAMILY FILE
Resources on how to access Family File may be found online.
Parents who have forgotten their login credentials may click the “Forgot Password” link on the sign in page. If you need additional assistance, please fill out this Connect Help Form.
Supply List 2020-2021 - Patapsco Middle.pdf