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.

8 months ago, Harford County Public Schools
Back to school checklist graphic

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.

9 months ago, Harford County Public Schools
Graphic that says End of Summer Fest and has the logos of HCPS and the Aberdeen Iron Birds

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.

9 months ago, Harford County Public Schools
Graphic of three different color text bubbles, one says "give us" the second says "your" and the third says "feedback" in the bottom left corner is the HCPS logo, bottom right has a small man next to a giant computer monitor looking at a survey.
Please see the updated HCPS policies regarding backpacks and bags, as well as portable communication devices. These policies will be in effect to begin the 2025-2026 school year.
9 months ago, JOHS
HCPS Backpack and Bag Policy
HCPS Portable Communication Device Policy
We are looking for businesses and colleges to be a part of our 2025 College and Career Night. If interested, please use the QR code to register to be a presenter on September 25.
9 months ago, JOHS
College and Career Fair 2025 Poster
New stadium turf coming along nicely
9 months ago, DANIEL HANZELIK
New stadium turf at Joppatowne
This summer, HCPS families can take advantage of free Parent Coaching through our partnership with Parent Guidance. The program offers regular sessions with a dedicated coach and expert content created by licensed therapists. Interested parents can get started going to https://cookcenter.info/coaching.
10 months ago, Harford County Public Schools
Promotional graphic for ParentGuidance.org featuring the message "Coaching for Parents – Coaching support is available all summer!" It includes an image of a smiling family, flip-flop graphics, a QR code, and a call to action: "Get started! Scan code or visit cookcenter.info/coaching."
Sports physicals will be collected on the following dates and times: July 30 12 pm-3 pm Aug 5 9 am-11am, 2 pm-4 pm Aug 7th 12pm-3pm Aug 12 1 pm-3pm
10 months ago, JOHS
Joppatowne compass star
Welcome to your new school website! Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the layout. And don't forget to download the new HCPS app in your device's app store. It's everything HCPS in your pocket!
10 months ago, Harford County Public Schools
Graphic for the HCPS App that shows three cell phone screens. The top says "It's everything Harford County Public Schools, in your pocket"