Boys soccer interest meeting June 3!
Football interest meeting June 2!
Harford County Public Schools will be live streaming all 2026 graduation ceremonies held at APGFCU Arena at Harford Community College. Thanks to our partners at Harford Community College and the APGFCU Arena, families and friends can watch every moment live at youtube.com/@HCPSchools. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Wednesday, May 6 is National School Nurse Day. Harford County Public Schools is proud to recognize our school nurses for their dedication, expertise, and compassionate care for our students each and every day. Thank you!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Harford County Public Schools is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Throughout May, we will be sharing resources and information to help our community thrive inside and outside the classroom.
The Harford County Board of Education has approved an adjustment to the 2026-2027 calendar involving built-in inclement weather days. Schools and offices will now be closed on March 1, June 1, and April 12, 2027, and those days will be used as makeup days, in the order listed, only if needed due to inclement weather cancellations.
The adjustment reflects guidance from the Maryland State Board of Education, which has expressed a preference for makeup days to be distributed throughout the school year, and the use of virtual instruction, rather than adding days to the end of the school year.
The full, updated 2026–2027 school calendar is available here. En Español.
Join Harford County Public Schools, the Office on Mental Health, UM Upper Chesapeake Health, and the Cook Center for Human Connection on May 8, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Ripken Stadium for Your Mind Matters. This free family wellness event will include activities for the entire family including crafts, a bounce house, rock climbing, football, and a light race.
The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Visit harfordmentalhealth.org for more information and to register.
Congratulations to Vibha Nanduri from Bel Air High School for being named the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board!
Vibha was elected during the HCRASC General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Her term will run from July 1, 2026 and run through June 30, 2027.
She is currently a junior in the Biomedical Sciences program at Bel Air High School. She serves as 1st Vice President of HCRASC and the Environmental Affairs Coordinator for the Maryland Association of Student Councils.
Congratulations Vibha!
It’s time to celebrate your future!
On Friday, May 1st, all graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 are invited to declare their college or career decision during our College and Career Decision Day celebration!
Here’s how you can participate:
• Wear your college t-shirt or hoodie, military affiliation sweatshirt, or bring your college pennant banner.
• Planning to start your career? Show it off with a career-themed outfit of your choice!
• Visit the College Signing Station and the Media Center during lunch for photos and celebration.
Family and individual photos will be taken to mark this exciting milestone, and parents and guardians are encouraged to attend and celebrate alongside their seniors.
Want to participate?
Students and parents should sign up by scanning the QR code or by filling out this form College and Career Day Parent Picture Sign Up Form
Use code ONEACTS2027 to reserve your tickets for free! Tickets must be reserved in advance to guarantee your seat as space is limited. Can't wait to see you there!
U.S. Service Academy Virtual Information Event -- April 21
Families of students interested in attending a United States Service Academy are invited to a free virtual information event hosted by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Representatives from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Army ROTC will be on hand to discuss what each academy offers, their admissions processes, and how the Congressional nomination process works.
Click here to register. If you have any questions, contact Senator Van Hollen's office at academynominations@vanhollen.senate.gov or (301) 545-1500.
On Tuesday, April 21 at 6pm in the Auditorium we are hosting an informational night for you and your Juniors! Please come together to learn about all things related to preparing for senior year and life after high school.
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the inaugural Mastering IEP Community Event last night at Joppatowne High School. It was a great event that highlighted the strengths of our students and community members, and we look forward to our continued partnership with families in the future.
The show is almost here!
Get your tickets:
https://jhsmariners.seatyourself.biz/
Our students have been working incredibly hard, and we can’t wait to share the show with you!
Show Dates:
March 19 & 20 at 7:00 PM
March 21 at 2:00 PM
HCPS Educators Honored at NMTC Visionary Awards
Three Harford County Public Schools educators were recently recognized at the 2026 Northeastern Maryland Technology Council Visionary Awards. Melissa Dethlefson, Career Coaching Coordinator; Shomari Zachary, P-TECH Coordinator; and Tim Pistel, Career Navigator, were all honored in the Mentor category for going above and beyond to inspire students and create meaningful STEM career experiences. Congratulations to all three on this well-deserved recognition!
Joppatowne High School teacher and HCPS Teacher of the Year, Erica Richardson, was honored as Maryland's recipient of the 2026 NEA Foundation Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence at the Salute to Excellence in Education Gala in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 2026. Well deserved, Ms. Richardson!
