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.
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.
Information on the HCPSS wellness policy and commitment to quality is available online.
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.
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.
Remember to contact HEALTH ROOM staff, preferably with a note. Notices are kept confidential and shared with those that need to know.
We will call for details or clarification.
When your child returns to school, send in a note to excuse your child's absence. Please make sure it is signed and dated.
Records are kept confidential and follow your child throughout their attendance in Howard County Schools.
KEEP THE SCHOOL UP TO DATE IF PHONE NUMBERS CHANGE. If there were to be an emergency and we had to notify you to pick your child up in 15 minutes– would you be able to do that?
If not –
Bollman Bridge School-Based Wellness Center is a partnership between Howard County Health Department and Howard County Public School System. School Wellness Centers do not replace students' regular health care providers in the community. By providing some health care at school we can help parents stay at work and help students stay at school, or more quickly return to school. There is no co-pay or fee for visits at the Wellness Center. Contact us at abaldwin@howardcountymd.gov or 301-490-1655 for more information.
Our Nurse Practitioner can provide the following services:
• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injuries, including labs and prescriptions if needed
• Preventive care including physical exams, immunizations, health screenings and education
• Management of some stable chronic illnesses such as asthma
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Annette Baldwin, MSN, CRNP
Direct Care Assistant: Arden Gainer
Use the links below for the Wellness Center enrollment forms
Recreational Licensed Child Care is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, quality program for the youth of Howard County. More information...
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 →
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.