Bel Air
Maryland
Harford County Public Schools
Mission:
The Mission of Harford County Public Schools is to foster a quality educational system that challenges students to develop knowledge and skills, and to inspire them to become life-long learners and good citizens.
Vision:
Harford County is a community of learners where educating everyone takes everyone. We empower all students to contribute to a diverse, democratic, and change-oriented society. Our public schools, parents, public officials, businesses, community organizations, and citizens actively commit to educate all students to become caring, respectful, and responsible citizens.
Board of Education Goals:
- Every student graduates ready to succeed
- Every student achieves personal and academic growth
- Every student connects with great employees
- Every student benefits from accountable adults
- Every student feels comfortable going to school
Recent News
Board of Education of Harford County Invites Public Input on FY25 Budget
The Board of Education of Harford County invites members of the public to participate in an upcoming public feedback session on the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget. The Public Input Session is scheduled for January 18, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Regarding Southampton Middle School Grant
Southampton Middle School students receive grant to visit the Gettysburg National Military Park, Seminary Ridge Museum, and Adams County Historical Society Mr. Bob Rinehart received competitive grant from American Battlefield Trust’s History…
Read More »Applicants Sought for Ethics Panel
The Board of Education of Harford County is seeking applications from interested county citizens to fill an opening on the school system’s Ethics Panel. The Ethics Panel reviews inquiries concerning potential ethics violations on the part of…
Read More »Introducing 'Cool Harford Schools' A New Show Celebrating Harford County Public Schools
Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new television program, “Cool Harford Schools” produced in partnership with HarfordTV. This dynamic new show will take viewers on an educational…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Receives Grant To Expand World Language Program In High Military-Connected Schools
Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to support the establishment and expansion of world language programs in military-connected…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Celebrates Positive Progress in Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program Results
Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is pleased to announce the release of the 2022-2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) results, showcasing encouraging advancements in student performance. The MCAP assessments measure a…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools - Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School Redevelopment
Agreement Reached to Allow Construction to Begin on Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School Redevelopment Town of Bel Air and Harford County Public Schools unite to move project forward Harford County Public Schools and the Town of Bel Air have…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools - Envirothon Team from North Harford High School
North Harford High School Envirothon Team Achieves Remarkable Tenth Place in International Competition Students competed against teams from across the United States, Canada, and China The North Harford High School Envirothon Team has once again…
Read More »Board of Education of Harford County Welcomes New Members
The Board of Education of Harford County (Board) welcomes the three newly appointed members of the Board, Mrs. Terri Kocher, Dr. Aaron Poynton, and Ms. Lauren Paige Strauss. All three were appointed by County Executive Bob Cassilly. Additionally,…
Read More »HCPS Announces Three Job Fairs
Harford County Public Schools to Hold Job Fairs Candidates are encouraged to attend to learn more about HCPS and potentially apply in person ?? Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is looking for highly qualified candidates to come shine with us and…
Read More »Board of Education of Harford County Public Schools Announces Final FY24 Budget
Board of Education of Harford County Public Schools Announces Final FY24 Budget Board of Education reconciles FY24 budget requests to FY24 budget funding Following the Harford County Council approval of the County Executive’s proposed…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Offers Mental Health Care Coordination Services
Harford County Public Schools Offers Mental Health Care Coordination Services Program funded through generous grant provided by the Harford County Health Department Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) announces the selection of Care Solace to…
Read More »Harford County Executive Cassilly, Board of Education Announce Plan to Increase School Funding for FY24
Harford County Executive Cassilly, Board of Education Announce Plan to Increase School Funding for FY24; Agree to Year-Round Collaboration on Budgeting The Harford County Board of Education and County Executive Bob Cassilly have each agreed to…
Read More »Michael Brogley of C. Milton Wright High School Named 2023 Harford County Teacher of the Year
MICHAEL BROGLEY NAMED 2023 HARFORD COUNTY TEACHER OF THE YEAR Social Studies teacher from C. Milton Wright High School to vie for state title Michael Brogley, social studies teacher at C. Milton Wright High School with 15 years of esteemed…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Citizen Advisory Committees Seek New Membership
The Board of Education of Harford County Public Schools is seeking applicants for membership on its Citizen Advisory Committees. Membership is open to all Harford County residents, including those without children in the school system. As an…
Read More »Board of Education of Harford County Notice of Public Comment Participation
Doors Will Open At 6:20 pm and the Meeting Will Begin at 6:30 pm The Board of Education of Harford County will hold a hybrid Business Meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Board Room of the A.A. Roberty Building with Board Members,…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools : Apprenticeship Program Expands
HCPS Facilities and Food and Nutrition Hiring Harford County Students as Part of Apprenticeship Program Expansion of Apprenticeship Program Means HCPS can Build Workforce from within Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) high school students…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Announces Top Five Contenders for County Teacher of the Year
Harford County Public Schools Announces Top Five Contenders for County Teacher of the Year The top five finalists for the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) 2023 Teacher of the Year award have been released and are listed in alphabetical…
Read More »Three Joppatowne High School P-TECH Students Pass Network And Exam
Three students at Joppatowne High School are one step closer to being college-ready and career-ready after they passed the CompTIA Network+ Exam. Juniors Precious Ikejiofor, James Liu and Sophomore Carter Wells, all students of the Pathways in…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Announces 2023 Teacher Of The Year Nominees
The Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) Office of Organizational Development, together with the HCPS Office of Communications and Family Outreach, is pleased to announce the 54 nominees for the title of 2023 HCPS Teacher of the Year.…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Announces JROTC To Start At Joppatowne High School
Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is pleased to announce Joppatowne High School has been approved by the Department of the Army to establish a U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program, effective February 1, 2023.…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools : Six Harford County students head to Annapolis to serve as studentpages
Six high school seniors were recently selected to serve as student pages for the 2023 Maryland General Assembly, including Matthew Botteon and Braelyn Howard of C. Milton Wright High School; Grace Callwood of Edgewood High School; Sara King of…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Debuts New Military Family WelcomeCenter On Its Website
Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is home to approximately 3,000 military-connected children and their families, with most parents/guardians serving at U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). HCPS understands the challenges military-connected…
Read More »Harford County Public Schools Students Participating In Dual Enrollment Courses At Hcc
Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) and Harford Community College (HCC) announced today that eligible students who participate in Dual Enrollment courses, including those who are currently enrolled, will no longer be charged the cost of tuition,…
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