School Services
Meals: Lunch & Breakfast
School Menus
HCPSS students and their families can now view menus and nutrition and allergen information for meals served in all HCPSS schools through Nutrislice, a website and free smartphone app.
This upgrade to school menus benefits school health professionals and parents who can easily access nutritional information and make informed choices for their child’s nutrition.
Download the Nutrislice mobile app for iOS or Android.
Payment
The Howard County Public School System recently transitioned to a new online meal payment system, MySchoolBucks.com. This website allows families to easily manage student accounts and make payments online on personal computers and mobile devices.
Prices
Elementary Student Breakfast
- Breakfast is free for all students. Only served from 8:35 am.-9:00 am.
Elementary Student Lunch
- $2.75 – Elementary School Lunch
- $0.40 – Reduced Price Lunch (Apply for Reduced Price Meals)
- $0.50 – Milk (1/2 pint)
Meals purchased without a PIN incur an additional charge – $0.30 for breakfast and $0.60 for lunch. View prices for adult meals.
Nutrition
For more information on the HCPSS wellness policy, and information on nutrition and allergens, please visit the Food Services site.
Health Room
School Nurse- Diann Rocha MSN, RN, diann_rocha@hcpss.org
Health Assistant- Alicia Fleischer CNA, alicia_fleischer@hcpss.org
Health Room Phone- 410-313-1739
Health Room Fax- 410-379-5150
IMPORTANT Health Room & COVID-19 Information
Telemedicine During Virtual Learning
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
Telemedicine Enrollment Packet FILLABLE FORM 9.10.20.pdf
Telemedicine Enrollment Packet SPANISH FILLABLE FORM 9.10.20.pdf
SBWC COVID Telemedicine Flier FINAL10.22.pdf
SBWC COVID Telemedicine Flier SPANISH FINAL10.22_ES.pdf
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.