Here is what is on our agenda this week, November 24-28, 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 

Click here to visit the Engage for Education page on hcps.org for more information or to provide feedback online if you're unable to attend. 

You are Invited to our Friendsgiving Parent Café!
Join us for an evening filled with connection, laughter, discussion, and community! Dinner and childcare provided! Please RSVP by 11/12 for this event- MAMS Friendsgiving Parent Cafe 11/18 -RSVP – Fill out form

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. 

Magnolia Middle School now has a food pantry available for students and families in need of food items.  Please reach out to Ms. Grossman to set up a day and time to come visit!

After School Clubs

A variety of after school clubs are being offered this year! Check out the list and be on the lookout for flyers with more information on how to sign up!

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. 

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.

8th Grade Families: Explore Your Student’s Future!

This fall, Harford County Public Schools is hosting Magnet and Technical Program Open Houses! Join us to learn more about specialized programs that match your student’s interests and career goals.

Open House Dates and Locations
(All 6:00–8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted)

• Wednesday, October 15 – Joppatowne High School, JROTC and P-TECH

• Thursday, October 16 – TUNE Center at Harford Community College, Teacher Academy of Maryland

• Tuesday, October 21 – Edgewood High School, Global Studies/IB

• Wednesday, October 22 – Aberdeen High School, Science and Mathematics Academy

• Saturday, October 25, 8:30–10:00 a.m. – North Harford High School, Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences

• Monday, October 27 – Havre de Grace High School, Information Technology Oracle Academy

• Wednesday, November 5 – Harford Technical High School, Various Career Programs

The application window for Magnet and Technical Programs opens soon!
Learn more and start planning for next year: hcps.org/schools/magnetprograms

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.