Harford County Public Schools has a graduatl entry schedule for Pre-K and Kindergarten students this year. This process helps ease these young students into the new school year.

Pre-K gradual entry dates are either Tuesday, September 8 or Wednesday, September 9, with the first full day of school on Thursday, September 10.

Kindergarten gradual entry dates are either Tuesday, September 1 or Wednesday, September 2, with the first full day of school on Thursday, September 3.

Your child's elementary school will communicate the specific date. Please note that no transportation is provided on gradual entry dates.

For more information, click here.

Back to School Bash! Meet Superintendent Dr. Dyann Mack

Harford County Public Schools invites families to the Back to School Bash on Monday, August 24, 2026, at IBEW Local 24 Union Field at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. This community celebration is a great opportunity to meet Superintendent Dr. Dyann Mack as HCPS kicks off the new school year alongside community partners and free back to school giveaways.

Gates open at 6:00 p.m., with Catch on the Field from 6:00 to 6:25 p.m. Bring a ball and glove to play catch in the outfield just like the IronBirds. First pitch for the Aberdeen IronBirds vs. Williamsport Crosscutters game is at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10 (a per ticket processing fee applies) and can be purchased by clicking here. For more information, call (410) 297-9292.

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!

We were so excited to celebrate Harper today! 🎉 This morning, she had the honor of ringing the bell after completing her iReady assessment — a special recognition of all the hard work she has put in throughout 1st grade.

Harper showed the most growth in our class, reaching an amazing 231% of her typical growth goal! 🌟 We are incredibly proud of her dedication, perseverance, and positive attitude toward learning each and every day. Way to go, Harper — you should be so proud of yourself! 💙📚

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.

We love Mrs. Rathburn! 😍

🔔Another Bell Ringer!🔔

Ava rang the bell today because she is an amazing realistic fiction writer!  She used up her pages, wrote across her pages, used dialogue, had multiple characters and settings in her story!  Ms. Michocki is so proud of Ava!

🎉 BIG NEWS, CVES FAMILIES! 🎉
A brand-new playground is coming to Churchville Elementary School — and now we need your help to make it even better! 💚
Our amazing PTA is working to raise an additional $10,000 to enhance the playground with even more exciting features, experiences, and opportunities for our students. Every single donation helps us create a space where kids can stay active, build friendships, and make lasting memories.
✨ Want to be part of something special?
✅ Donate using the link on the flyer
✅ Send in a check made out to Churchville Elementary School PTA
✅ Share this post to spread the word
🎁 Students who raise $75+ will receive a Bullseye Stuffy!
We also have Community Sponsor opportunities (Bronze, Silver, Gold) — a great way for families and local businesses to be recognized while supporting our school!
💥 Let’s come together and build something incredible for our students. Every donation truly makes a difference!
👇 Check out the flyer for details and how to contribute.

CVES Playground

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!

We are thrilled to have our wonderful PTA celebrating Teacher (Staff) Appreciation Week this week — ’90s style! 🕶️📼

They are making the celebration totally rad, and we seriously appreciate how much they’re spoiling us. 🙌

But most of all, we want to give a huge shout‑out to our amazing staff for being, like, so awesome every single day. 💥🍕

Thanks for making our school all that and a bag of chips! 💛📚

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!