Reminder: Celebration of Excellence in Education Nominations Due Soon!
There’s still time to nominate an outstanding Harford County Public Schools employee for the 2026 Celebration of Excellence in Education!
Each year, HCPS honors employees who make a difference in the lives of our students. In addition to naming the 2026 Teacher of the Year, we will recognize exceptional staff in the following categories:
Assistant Principal, Custodian, Facilities, Food Services, Nurse, Psychologist, Pupil Personnel Worker, Safety and Security, School Counselor, Social Worker, Support Professional, and Office of Technology.
To nominate someone, visit www.hcps.org and click the Celebration of Excellence in Education banner on the homepage. You can also click here for the nomination form.
Nominations are due by January 6, 2026, so don’t delay—submit your nomination today!
Thank you for helping us recognize the incredible HCPS employees who go above and beyond every day.
Local businesses or community members interested in supporting this year’s program can contact joyce.jablecki@hcps.org for more information.
Ramadan in 2026 begins on February 18 and ends on March 19, If your student will be observing Ramadan and you would like them to receive Ramadan Craft Bags , please reach out to Mrs. Davidge by December 19th.
Jamilah.oatisdavidge@hcps.org .
Jamilah.oatisdavidge@hcps.org .
Picture Retake Day is 12/9/25
Students can also pick up a picture envelope in the main office.
Students can also pick up a picture envelope in the main office.
Join us for the 12 days of December countdown to winter break! Starting 12/8!
Please join us for the ABMS Winter Bazaar!!
Supporting Our Students During Ramadan
📚 BOOK FAIR IS ALMOST HERE! 🎉
Check out the flyer below!
Check out the flyer below!
The Board of Education of Harford County invites the HCPS community to one of the remaining Engage for Education listening sessions during the 2025-2026 school year. These sessions are your opportunity to ask questions and share feedback directly with Board members about the future of education in Harford County. No pre-registration is required to attend or speak.
Upcoming Sessions (All 5:30-7:30 p.m.):
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Joppatowne High School
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Fallston High School
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - A.A. Roberty Building (student-only session)
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Aberdeen High School
8th Grade Magnet Support Night at Aberdeen Middle School
Calling all 8th grade students and families!
Need help finishing your Magnet Program application? Check out the flyer below
Need help finishing your Magnet Program application? Check out the flyer below
Schools closed to students on Thursday, November 6, 2025, for Elementary School Parent/Teacher conferences.
Schools will be closed to students and visitors on Friday, November 7, 2025, to allow ALL building staff to participate in professional development opportunities.
Schools and offices OPEN on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Schools and Offices CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
Click here to see calendar information for the 2025-2026 school year.
Federal Impact Aid Forms Due November 7, 2025
If you are active military personnel, a civilian, or a federal employee working and/or living on federal property, your student has received or will soon receive a Federal Impact Aid form.
Please complete and return the Federal Impact Aid form to your child’s school by Friday, November 7, 2025. This funding directly supports Harford County Public Schools.
If your student is not attending school in person, a blank form was emailed to all HCPS families, is available on the Resources for Parents page under “Forms and Documents” at www.hcps.org, and available by clicking here.
Please contact your student’s school if you have any questions.
Attention Students and Parents in Grades 4-11: Apply for the Carson Scholars Fund Scholarship!
Aberdeen Middle School Math Intervention Afterschool Program
Harford County Public Schools invites community members to provide feedback on the Superintendent’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
Two Superintendent’s Community Budget Public Input Sessions will be held:
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Edgewood High School
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Bel Air High School
Before attending, you are encouraged to complete a brief, two-minute survey to share your priorities and questions for the FY27 Budget. The survey is open now through November 9, 2025, at 11:45 p.m.
Check out this flyer on the Youth Leadership and Engagement Summit
Check out this flyer on Youth Leadership and Engagement Summit
🍂 The 13th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 🍽️
Sponsored by the Community Projects Thanksgiving Dinner Committee
Please take a look at the flyer for details about this year’s Thanksgiving Dinner
Sponsored by the Community Projects Thanksgiving Dinner Committee
Please take a look at the flyer for details about this year’s Thanksgiving Dinner
It’s National School Lunch Week! Harford County Public Schools is proud to celebrate our Food and Nutrition employees, whose dedication and hard work ensure students have healthy, balanced meals every day. These meals provide the fuel students need to learn, grow, and succeed, and our staff do it with care and commitment in every school. Join us this week in recognizing their incredible contributions and showing your appreciation for the team that keeps our students nourished and ready to learn.
