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!
Nearly 4,000 Harford County Public Schools third grade students connected virtually with author and speaker Ty Allan Jackson this spring for an unforgettable experience centered around entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and dreaming big. Thanks to Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union, every third grade student also received a copy of Make Your Own Money to keep the learning going at home.
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!
Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fund Elementary School Art Contest
Students in grades K-5 are invited to enter the Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fund, Inc. Elementary School Art Contest. Students should create a colorful drawing inspired by the story of Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton, Harford County's only native Medal of Honor recipient.
Cash prizes are awarded for first place ($300), second place ($200), and third place ($100), plus 10 Honorable Mentions. All winners also receive a framed certificate.
Completed drawings must be submitted to your school's art teacher by April 17, 2026. For full contest guidelines and more information about Sergeant Hilton, visit sgtalfredbhiltonfoundation.com.
Join Riverside’s 2nd Annual
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
5:00pm – 7:30pm
5:00pm – 5:30pm
Art Show – ALL students’ artwork displayed!
5:30pm – 6:00pm
Dinner provided to RIES students & families
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Options for your adventure include:
30–40 Science exhibits hosted by students
Hands-on STEAM activities and challenges hosted by Community Partners
Career fair hosted by parents, including careers in astronomy, robotics, and entomology
Summer Math games and activities hosted by staff
Provide feedback on the Title 1 Budget & Family Engagement Plan
All families will receive materials for Summer learning
First 10 families at each grade level to register will receive a bonus SURPRISE!
Use the QR code on the flyer to register.
As always, you get to choose your canvas from one of the designs to turn into your personal masterpiece. This year you can make your selection right from our store without completing another form. Just double check your cart before you check out, so you know you have the right number of canvases and the right designs. The PTA is also selling pizza and a drink for this event. If you are hungry, add Pizza for Paint Night to your cart before you check out (remember to add for each person who is eating).
Our annual MCAP Rally is coming up on February 24th from 5:30-7:00PM.
Please RSVP by clicking this link: https://forms.office.com/r/SUuhf3eEut
*Learn the importance of the MCAP Assessment and how it affects your child, school and community!
*Play "Are you Smarter than a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader?" with your kids to see what type of math problems they might be asked on the MCAP assessment.
*Find out how your child's currently performing in reading and math.
*Shop at the book Fair if you'd like!
*Enjoy a pizza dinner
*Childcare will be provided for students in PK-2nd grade. Babies and toddlers are welcome to come and stay with their parents.
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