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.
Congratulations to our third quarter Most Valuable Parent nominees and our winner from Magnolia Elementary School, Angelique Newman!
Harford County Public Schools is partnering with the Office on Mental Health, Cook Center for Human Connection, and University of Maryland Medical System to host Your Mind Matters: A Family Wellness Night on Friday, May 8, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen.
This free community event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities including crafts, a bounce house, rock climbing, a mechanical bull, and more. The event is rain or shine.
Registration is required and spots fill up quickly. Visit harfordmentalhealth.org to register today.
Harford County Public Schools is joining communities across the country in celebrating the Month of the Military Child. On Friday, April 17, we ask students, staff, and families to wear purple for Purple Up Day to honor the military-connected students in our schools and the families who serve our country.
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!
Are you a junior? Run for Student Member of the Board!
The SMOB represents HCPS students at Board of Education meetings and helps shape the future of education in Harford County. Applications are due March 10, 2026.
Congratulations to our wonderful HOSA students!
Incoming 9th graders from 6-7
For next years 10th, 11th and 12th graders, the meeting will begin at 7pm.
Attached to this post is the contract as well as bus transportation information for Saturday School. If interested, please return forms to your counselor or administrator.
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.
The Joppatowne High School JROTC Color Guard presented the colors during the opening ceremony of the Veterans Family Resource Fair, hosted by the Harford County Veterans Commission and sponsored by Mission BBQ.
Color Guard:
C/SSG Haileigh Miller (Color Guard Commander)
C/CPT Connor Klass
C/CPT Chad Walker
C/CPT Allyson Gardner
Support Staff:
C/SGT Neriah Wright
Cadet Gryffen Atkinson
The team met CSM Bradford Smith (ATEC Command Sergeant Major) and the County Executive, Mr. Bob Cassilly, who awarded them coins of excellence.
