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The proposed HCPS 2027-2028 school year calendar is now posted for public comment. Families, students, staff and community members have 30 days, from October 13, 2026, through November 14, 2026, to review the draft and provide feedback before the Board of Education of Harford County finalizes it at the November 23, 2026, Board Business Meeting.

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The next Parent Academy virtual Lunch & Learn is on Why Our Children Self-Harm and will be held Wednesday, November 18, at 12:00 p.m. Parents will learn tools to better understand why self-harm happens and how they can support a child who is self-harming. Registration, attendance, and participation are completely anonymous. Can’t attend the live session? No problem! Register anyway, and a recording will be sent directly to your inbox so you can watch at a time that works best for you. Register here: https://cookcenter.info/Nov18Harford.

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Families who were approved for free or reduced-price meal benefits during the 2025-2026 school year need to apply for benefits for the new school year before Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to avoid a lapse in benefits. Families must reapply each school year. Click here to apply online. Click here to download a paper application. If you have any questions, please contact the Food and Nutrition Office at 410-638-4078.

Students who took the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments in spring 2026 will receive their individual score reports the week of September 28, 2026. Each student’s school will send home hard copies of the reports. The reports summarize student performance overall and by subject area. For information on how to interpret the results, click here. Families with questions about their student’s scores should contact their school directly.

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Nominations are now open for the Harford County Education Foundation's Everyday Hero Award and the 2027 Harford County Public Schools Teacher of the Year!
We invite all families to nominate a teacher who exemplifies innovative instruction, inspires students, and gives tirelessly to the children in our community. Each school's official nominee will be invited to attend the Everyday Hero Awards dinner in November and to participate in the Teacher of the Year process, with the 2027 Harford County Public Schools Teacher of the Year named in April.
Nominations close Sunday, October 4. Click here for more information and submit a nomination.

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Monday is Labor Day!
HCPS schools and offices are closed Monday in observance of the holiday. Enjoy you're long weekend and we will see everyone back in class Tuesdady!

Harford Glen Environmental Education Center offers multiple open houses for parents and guardians to learn more about the Residential Overnight Education Program.
Please join us at one of the following sessions:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026| 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 14, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 21, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16, 2027 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 30, 2027 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *
*For 4th grade families who will have a student attend during the 2027-2028 school year
In the event HCPS is closed for inclement weather during any of the above dates, the open house will be canceled.
Click here for more information on Harford Glen Environmental Education Center.

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