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
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0aqdBRz8a6wLZQC8Q0C3ryCAqUedUszNU85EV0KCPWci8Cw/viewform
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.
Please feel free to provide us input on this document by clicking here: https://forms.office.com/r/ASdidHf8FX
A paper copy will be provided this Thursday at Conference Day!
As a gentle reminder, school is closed Thursday and Friday for Conference Day and a Staff Development Day. However, there will be opportunities to post pictures of your outfits!
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.
Throughout November, Harford County Public Schools joins communities across the nation in celebrating Native American Heritage Month.
This month provides an opportunity to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and important contributions of Native people, past and present. HCPS remains committed to fostering understanding, respect, and appreciation for the stories and traditions that shape our shared history.
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.
👻 BOO! Don’t be scared it’s just a PTA meeting! On Monday, October 20th, join us in the RES Library for the PTA meeting at 6:30.
🧟 Lurch into action — the PTA needs brains like yours!
Can’t make it in person, join us virtually: https://teams.live.com/meet/93833321558002?p=RLAvuxquy60qGqD9KI We vant to see you there!
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.
Students in grades 3–12 will have the opportunity to take the optional Wellness Needs Assessment between October 20 and November 17, 2025. The assessment helps HCPS learn how to better support students. Families who do not want their child to participate should contact their child’s school counselor by October 13, 2025. Click here to see a copy of the Wellness Needs Assessment.
Students who participated in the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments in the Spring of 2025 will receive their individual score reports the week of October 6, 2025. Reports will be sent home by each student’s school and provide information about student performance. Families with questions about their student’s scores should contact their school directly.
Meal benefit applications may be filed at any time during the year - if your family has been impacted by the Federal Government shutdown and furloughs, please utilize the Free and Reduced-Priced meal application to apply for meal support due to the sudden loss of income. Click here to apply online.
Proposed HCPS 2026–2027 School Calendar Posted for Public Comment
The proposed calendar for the 2026–2027 school year is now posted for public comment. Families, students, staff, and community members have 60 days, from September 22 through November 21, 2025, to review the draft and provide feedback before the Board of Education of Harford County finalizes it at the December 15, 2025, Board Business Meeting.
Click here to review the draft calendar and provide your comments.
Click the link below to view Our School Performance Achievement (SPA) Plan at a Glance: https://hcps365-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/laudonnell_hcps_org/Ed1bERsHXINKkw6TagGD_JQBfvmcoewmSmvZgAr-MRS1zQ?e=DzW20I
Please take a look at our goals and the strategies we are implementing to help us reach our goals!
Interested in getting more involved? Check out the options below:
1. Complete our survey to provide us feedback on our SPA Plan by clicking here: https://forms.office.com/r/XEJyKyF9Pb
2. Attend our PTA meetings to hear updates from our SPA Team and have opportunities to provide input!
3. We need a parent representative to join our school based SPA Team. This parent would be asked to attend 3 meetings in person at Riverside:
11/10/25 from 4-6PM
2/18/25 from 4-6PM
6/8/25 from 4-6PM
Please email Lauren.Donnelly@hcps.org if you are interested in being our parent representative this year!
