Completing the FARMS application helps:
⚓Ensure your child receives healthy meals at school
⚓Provide additional school funding for student programs and activities
⚓Connect families with other benefits and resources
Even if you don’t think you qualify, completing the application helps our school! 💜
Apply online today https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict or stop by the school office for a paper copy.
Thank you for supporting our students and school community!
Reminders and important info to start the 2025-2026 school year:
The Back to School Checklist includes links to all the required and optional documents to start your school year!
The Student Handbook is a great resource for students, parents, and guardians.
The new webpage, Stay Connected with Your Student’s Learning, was made to help parents and guardians connect directly to their student’s curriculum and understand options to support their child’s learning. This includes the process to follow for opting out of specific elements of the curriculum.
HCPS parents are their child’s first and best teachers! The HCPS Parent Academy is here to support you with resources, tools, and newsletters designed to keep families informed and engaged.
Check out the Parent Connection newsletter archive here: https://www.hcps.org/parents/parentacademy/parentconnectionarchive.aspx
Click here to visit the Parent Academy webpage for even more parent resources.
Our 2nd annual College and Career Night
The most up to date Fall Sports schedules and can be found at the County Sports Zone website by clicking HERE. As a reminder, tickets to games must be purchased via the GoFan website by clicking HERE. Tickets for both in county Home & Away games must be purchased this way as there will be no cash accepted at the stadium ticket booth. Multiple Game passes will be available for purchase on GoFan for Adults (can be used at Home & Away Games) and Students (can be used only at Home games).
Be sure to read the description of the event carefully and choose the correct team (Boys or Girls) prior to purchasing. Also, make note of the location of the event (Home or Away).
⚡**UPDATED this year at HCPS Athletic Events: ALL athletic events, regardless of start time, that take place in a Gymnasium or Stadium will require a ticket for admission**⚡
For the Fall, this includes Volleyball, Football, and Soccer.
August 27, from 5pm to 7pm. A self-guided tour to find your way around the building.
August 28, from 1pm to 3pm. New Student Orientation. Learn about clubs, meet teachers, and walk your schedule with guidance from our wonderful staff! This event is intended for first time students and their families whether you are entering from middle school or another school.
The first day of school is September 2, 2025, for most students and September 4, 2025, for Prekindergarten. Be sure to review the HCPS Back to School Checklist, complete required forms, and get important updates before the first day. Click here to view the full checklist and resources.
Harford County Public Schools is partnering again with the Aberdeen IronBirds for End of Summer Fest on Wednesday, August 20 at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the game begins at 7:05 p.m. The evening will feature back-to-school giveaways, local resources, and HCPS staff, plus a special opportunity for students to play catch in the outfield from 6:00 to 6:25 p.m. We look forward to seeing our families at the ballpark! Click here to purchase discounted tickets. After you click the link, enter hcps25 where it asks for a password.
Harford County Public Schools is requesting families share their input on the possible use of virtual instruction during inclement weather for the 2025–2026 school year. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and is open through Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:45 p.m. Parents and guardians will need their child’s Student ID number, which can be found on report cards or progress reports. Click here to complete the survey.
