School Services

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs)

HCPSS participates in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. Students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Parents/guardians must submit a new application every school year to maintain their student's eligibility. To apply, go to the HCPSS FARMs webpage.

Menus

HCPSS students and families can view menus and nutrition and allergen information for meals served in all HCPSS schools through the Nutrislice website and free smartphone app. Download the Nutrislice mobile app for iOS or Android.

Wellness and Quality

Information on the HCPSS wellness policy and commitment to quality is available online.

Prices

Breakfast is free for all students attending Title I schools.

Lunch is free for students who qualify for free and reduced meals. Lunch costs $2.80 for all other students.

Payment

HCPSS uses MySchoolBucks.com, an online meal payment system. This system allows families to easily manage student accounts and make payments online on personal computers and mobile devices.

Health Room

School Nurse- Diann Rocha MSN, RN, diann_rocha@hcpss.org

Health Room Phone- 410-313-1739

Health Room Fax- 410-379-5150

Telemedicine 

The School Based Wellness Centers (SBWC) Telemedicine Program has  reopened.  The program will focus on children who do not have health insurance and/or a medical provider. Since the children and students are in their homes, we will not have the use of the telemedicine carts and will be unable to examine ears or perform throat cultures. Parents and guardians may call our office or send an email (information on attached flyers) and program staff will determine if the health complaint can be safely evaluated and if not, assist them in finding a medical provider to see the child in person. There will be no charge for any of the SBWC Telemedicine visits. However, children must be enrolled or willing to enroll in the SBWC Program.

Appointments will be offered on Mondays from 8:00 to 12:00 and Wednesdays from 8:00 to 4:00 for any non-urgent medical concerns. 

Telemedicine visits are NOT appropriate for emergency care. If your child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

Symptoms Appropriate for Telemedicine: Behavior and development, eating/nutrition/weight issues, sleep disturbances, eye problems, painful menstrual periods, stomach aches, vomiting/diarrhea, constipation, cough and congestion, depression/anxiety, rashes/insect bites/minor burns/sores, runny nose, muscle and joint injuries, asthma management and follow up

To learn more about the program, please contact the school nurse or health assistant at Ducketts Lane or contact the program directly at jdonald@howardcountymd.gov or by calling 410-313-6367

Forms

PDF icon SY22-23 English Enrollment Form FILLABLE SDOH 7.15.22.pdf

PDF icon SY 22-23 Spanish Enrollment Packet FINAL SDOH 7.19.22 FILLABLE.pdf

PDF icon SBWC Poster FINAL SY23 6.28.22.pdf

PDF icon SBWC Poster SY23 FINAL SPANISH 7.25.22_ES.pdf

 

Please view this short demo of a telemedicine visit.

Before and After School Care

Information Forthcoming.

Accident and Medical Insurance

Accident Insurance

The school system does not carry medical insurance for accidents that occur at school, including non-sport related injuries, such as trips and falls, physical education injuries, and recess/playground injuries. Thus, parents are encouraged to enroll students in the accident insurance program offered through HCPSS.

Learn more about how to obtain accident insurance →

Medical Insurance

The Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (MCHIP) is available for families, pregnant women, and children in need of medical insurance. Applications are available through the school health assistant or by contacting the Howard County Health Department at 410-313-7500.

Find out more about qualifying for MCHIP →