Back to School

Masks are now required for all individuals inside Caroline County Public Schools buildings, regardless of vaccination status, when students are present.

August 17 News Release

Please visit the CCPS Back to School page which includes a Frequently Asked Question section about the mask requirement.

In accordance with Federal mandate, all students and staff are required to wear masks while riding a school bus.

Please see the section above for a grade by grade list of school supplies needed.

Yes. Elementary school students will receive an iPad or laptop the first week of school. More information about devices will be shared at Back to School Night and through communication from the school.

All students participating in the Car Rider program will be assigned a Car Rider number.  The number will appear on two vehicle placards, and two book bag tags.  A book bag tag MUST be attached to the student’s book bag so our staff can dismiss the student from class at the appropriate time, and place the student into the correct vehicle.  We recommend attaching your vehicle placard to the passenger side sun visor to easily flip down during pickups.  This is much easier for us to read, especially on taller vehicles or in very sunny conditions. 

Parents/guardians assume full responsibility for their vehicle placards, making sure they’re transferred between vehicles when necessary, and reporting any lost/stolen placards.  If you need additional copies of your vehicle placard, or a new car rider number assigned, please contact Ms. Winstead in the main office at 410-479-1660.  

Car Rider Procedures:

• • Car Rider doors open at 8:45am, students will remain in their vehicles until this time.
  • Car Rider doors remain open until 9:00am.  If you arrive late, please park in the front lot (not the bus loop), escort your child into the building, and sign them in at the front office.  Do not drop off your child to walk into the main entrance unattended.

• DES dismissal begins at 3:40pm every day.  Doors close at 4:00.  If you arrive late, you’ll need to park in the front lot (not the bus loop), come inside, and sign your child out at the front office.

• Have your vehicle placard clearly displayed, or you will be asked to park in the front lot, enter the building, and sign out your student in the main office.

When there are changes to the transportation of your child, it is critical that you notify the school by 10:00 AM.  We need time to communicate transportation changes to all parties involved so your child leaves the building in the appropriate manner, and arrives safely at his/her final destination each day. 

2021-2022 School Year Calendar

Please Note: Calendars are subject to change. Please stay connected to the principal's newsletter, CCPS news releases, and School Messenger emails and phone calls to be aware of any calendar changes throughout the school year.

School menus are updated monthly. Please use the link below to view the current menus:

Caroline Breakfast & Lunch Menus

In addition to the school lunch program, CCPS takes part in the Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA) program that offers free breakfast in the classroom for all students.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all students in 2021-22 at no charge through special funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Regardless if your student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, all families are encouraged to complete a Free & Reduced Price Meal Application

English, Spanish and Haitian Creole Application Forms may be found on the CCPS Food Services page.

This program provides critical funding that benefits all students, and is not limited to just meals.

Access your student's attendance, grades, and schedules. Create an account on our PowerSchool page or access your current account directly.

SchoolMessenger delivers both email and phone messages from your child's school and the district. Families are automatically enrolled when students are enrolled in school. Please call the school to update contact information.

This form is now available online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. No more paper!

Visit carolinecps.powerschool.com and log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal. (You must log in via a browser, not the app.) From the Parent Portal:

1. Select the student you wish to update along the top.
2. Select the Student Information Update form icon on the left side for 2021-2022.
3. Agree to the terms and conditions.
4. Select ‘Begin Form’.

If you’re having difficulty, please visit the Yearly Student Information Update section of the CCPS website.

School newsletters, emails, and phone calls are sent using the email and phone number entered into PowerSchool. Please make sure your contact information stays up-to-date.

You may also subscribe to school news posts and follow us on Facebook.

For district news, subscribe to CCPS news releases and follow Caroline Schools on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The staff directory page has each staff member's name, position and email address. The school address and main phone number are located at the bottom of this webpage.

Forms, Screenings & Requirements

School Based Health Centers

Insurance

CCPS Transportation Information

Student Dress Code Policy

Code of Student Conduct

How to locate all BOE policies

Enrolling a new student and information about attendance

The Reopening Plan will be on the CCPS website in mid-August.