EMMS - Family File/Student Emergency Card

    Ellicott Mills Middle School  

Family File & Student Emergency Card Update

It is time to update your student's Family File information in HCPSS Connect! Family File provides emergency contact and other important information for students within the Howard County Public School System. Completing Family File also ensures you are receiving importation information and updates for HCPSS and EMMS. This information must be updated EACH school year for EACH student.   A video tutorial that explains the Family File process and written directions can be found below: Please note, updating your Family File is the only way families will be able to view teacher assignments for the upcoming school year. Student courses will be available August 25th, 2021. In addition, the school needs this critical information prior to the first day of school.   If you have already completed your Family File, we thank you! If you have not completed your Family File for the current school year, please complete the following as soon as possible:
  • Log in to HCPSS Connect Synergy using parent/guardian credentials
  • Select “More Options” from the left navigation
  • Select “Family File” at the top of the page
  • Complete each page of Family File
  • On the last page, select the blue Submit button
Once logged in, parents/guardians will be asked to provide or update the following information:
  • Student information
  • Parent/guardian contact
  • Emergency contacts
  • Medical information
  • Arrival/dismissal procedures
  • Media release (photo approval)
  • Data confidentiality
  • PTA/PTSA directory
Parents who have forgotten their login credentials for Family File may click the “Forgot Password” link on the sign-in page. If you need additional assistance, please call the school or complete the Connect Help Form.   Important Note: A change of address cannot be made through Family File.

Step 1:  Custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete the HCPSS Change of Address and Phone Number Form (Fillable PDF). If you cannot sign the form electronically, be sure to scan or take a photo of it with custodial parent(s)/guradian(s) signature.

Step 2:  Gather electronic copies (pdf, png, jpg formats) of 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.

Step 3:  Email the completed form and all available requested documents to Ms. Heather Shafer, EMMS Registrar (heather_shafer@hcpss.org).

Parents new to the Howard County Public School System will receive a welcome email with instructions on how to activate an account.  

Ellicott Mills Middle School | 4445 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 | 410-313-2839 | emms.hcpss.org


 

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