Dear Parent or Guardian:
Many HCPSS families may be eligible to receive benefits through the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) .
Qualifying families can take advantage of a wide range of additional resources and discounts, including free college applications, free or reduced JumpStart dual enrollment tuition, discounted internet through the Comcast Internet Essentials program, and more.
Families must submit a new application every school year. During the first 30 school days, students with FARMs eligibility from the prior school year will continue to receive benefits. Any student whose family has not filled out an application by the 30th school day will have their status changed to full pay until a new application is received.
Parents/guardians are highly encouraged to fill out the applications as soon as possible. It is very important that applications are filled out accurately and completely.
- Apply online
- Apply by mail: Paper applications will be available at all school front offices. Applications can be returned to the school or mailed to HCPSS Food & Nutrition Services, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Additionally, I want you to know that there are school staff available to support you and your child. We have numerous supports in place, and I encourage you and your child to take advantage of them whenever they are needed.
Here are a number of administrators and support staff available at our school who can provide supports along with your child’s teachers:
Nicole Dennis, Principal - nicole_dennis@hcpss.org
Mary Cherry, Assistant Principal - mary_cherry@hcpss.org
PJ Cayo, Assistant Principal - pj_cayo@hcpss.org
Patrick Dobmeier - patrick_dobmeier@hcpss.org
Jessica Massey, Counselor (Last Names: A-Cht) - jessica_massey@hcpss.org
Jodi Dubbs, Counselor (Last Names: Chu-HL) - jodi_dubbs@hcpss.org
Carolyn Wohnsigl, Counselor (Last Names: Hm-Led) - carolyn_wohnsigl@hcpss.org
Katie Tasch, Counselor (Last Names: Lee-Na) - katie_tasch@hcpss.org
Jenn McKechnie-Howe (Last Names: Nb-Sha) - jennifer_mckechnie@hcpss.org
Susan Bradley (Last Names: Shb-Z) - susan_bradley@hcpss.org
Answers to frequently asked questions on HCPSS meals and additional meals/nutrition assistance programs can be found on the HCPSS Help site. If you have questions regarding the program, please visit www.hcpss.org/FARMs or contact Food and Nutrition Services at 410-313-6743 or foodsvc@hcpss.org.
Sincerely,
Mrs.Nicole Dennis, MRHS Principal