The 4th Annual Battle of the Grades basketball will be re-scheduled for next Saturday, January 31st from 7-9 p.m.
In the interest of trying to keep our community safe and anticipating that weekend activities in HCPS may be canceled with the impending storm, we want to see you back here next Saturday without those looming road threats.
This means ticket purchases are extended through next week in School Cash Online!!!
If you are a player or coach - please let myself or Mrs. Larson know ASAP if you are unable to attend and play/coach next weekend.
Have a great weekend and be safe!!
Good evening this is Bryan Pawlicki, Principal of C. Milton Wright High School asking everyone to check your email and read the January issue of the C. Milton Wright Newsletter. In this edition you will find important information about the end of second quarter, mid-term exam schedule, Spring Atheltics, SY27 Course Selection, Dual Enrollment Night and Military Night., along with other event happening this month.
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.
Mustang Nation: Please remember the CMW Toy Drive. Donnations are needed by December 12, 2025.
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
Good afternoon, Mustang Families,
Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is off to a slow start, and we need your help to make a difference for families in need this holiday season. Each homeroom has been assigned a specific non-perishable food item to collect. Ask your student what item they were assigned, but we will take all donations.
Please consider sending in your student’s assigned item this week. If every student donates just one item, we could collect over 1,300 food items to support our community!
The last day to donate is November 21st.
Thank you for your generosity and support as we work together to make this year’s food drive a success.
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.
Senator Cory McCray Visits C. Milton Wright High School
C. Milton Wright High School recently welcomed Maryland State Senator Cory McCray for an engaging conversation with students about the value of apprenticeships and how hands-on learning can lead to lifelong success.
Senator McCray shared his personal journey as an apprentice with IBEW Local 24, explaining how the experience helped him build a career, support his family, and ultimately discover his passion for leadership and public service.
Students and staff, including Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson, participated in the discussion while enjoying refreshments from Newberry Café. Each guest received a copy of Senator McCray’s book as a reminder of his message about the importance of hard work, mentorship, and opportunity.
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.
Congratulations to C. Milton Wright HS art students Angie, Leo and Addison. Their outstanding chalk art at the Galbani Maryland Italian Festivan in Aberden on September 27, 2025, earned them special recognition from the festival organizers, who awarded them a $500 donation to the C. Milton Wright High School art department! Well done!
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.
Join us for the Second Annual HBCU College Fair on Wednesday, October 29th from 6-8 PM at Joppatowne High School! Students and families are invited to meet with college representatives, learn about academic programs and scholarships, and explore exciting opportunities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Click here to register.
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.
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.
October is National Principals Month! This is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated leaders who guide our schools each day. Principals play a vital role in supporting students, staff, and families while shaping positive school communities. Join us in thanking our principals for their leadership and commitment to student success.
