Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fund Elementary School Art Contest
Students in grades K-5 are invited to enter the Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fund, Inc. Elementary School Art Contest. Students should create a colorful drawing inspired by the story of Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton, Harford County's only native Medal of Honor recipient.
Cash prizes are awarded for first place ($300), second place ($200), and third place ($100), plus 10 Honorable Mentions. All winners also receive a framed certificate.
Completed drawings must be submitted to your school's art teacher by April 17, 2026. For full contest guidelines and more information about Sergeant Hilton, visit sgtalfredbhiltonfoundation.com.
Here's what the evening looks like:
5:30–6:00 PM | Math Supervisor Laura Potter will present the new math sequence and curriculum changes coming next year.
6:00–6:30 PM | Meet & Greet with Principal Silk — a wonderful chance for incoming families to connect with BAMS leadership before the school year begins.
6:30 PM | BAMS PTA Meeting — open to all families.
This is a great opportunity for your 5th grade families to learn about the math program, ask questions, and get a head start on the transition to middle school.
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HWES held it's first Multicultural Night on February 20th. We celebrated many different heritages from our school community.
Check out the view of our snow covered playground!
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 Board of Education of Harford County invites the HCPS community to one of the remaining Engage for Education listening sessions during the 2025-2026 school year. These sessions are your opportunity to ask questions and share feedback directly with Board members about the future of education in Harford County. No pre-registration is required to attend or speak.
Upcoming Sessions (All 5:30-7:30 p.m.):
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Joppatowne High School
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Fallston High School
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - A.A. Roberty Building (student-only session)
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Aberdeen High School
🌟 Our very own Mrs. Criswell was honored as the Everyday Hero from Harford County Education Foundation! 🏆 She's been quietly working magic at Homestead Wakefield, making extraordinary differences in ordinary moments. Not all heroes wear capes - some just show up every day with passion and dedication! Way to go, Mrs. Criswell! We're so lucky to have you shining your light in our school community. ✨
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Schools closed to students on Thursday, November 6, 2025, for Elementary School Parent/Teacher conferences.
Schools will be closed to students and visitors on Friday, November 7, 2025, to allow ALL building staff to participate in professional development opportunities.
Schools and offices OPEN on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Schools and Offices CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
Click here to see calendar information for the 2025-2026 school year.
Federal Impact Aid Forms Due November 7, 2025
If you are active military personnel, a civilian, or a federal employee working and/or living on federal property, your student has received or will soon receive a Federal Impact Aid form.
Please complete and return the Federal Impact Aid form to your child’s school by Friday, November 7, 2025. This funding directly supports Harford County Public Schools.
If your student is not attending school in person, a blank form was emailed to all HCPS families, is available on the Resources for Parents page under “Forms and Documents” at www.hcps.org, and available by clicking here.
Please contact your student’s school if you have any questions.
Harford County Public Schools invites community members to provide feedback on the Superintendent’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
Two Superintendent’s Community Budget Public Input Sessions will be held:
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Edgewood High School
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Bel Air High School
Before attending, you are encouraged to complete a brief, two-minute survey to share your priorities and questions for the FY27 Budget. The survey is open now through November 9, 2025, at 11:45 p.m.
We are so excited for our annual ROAR-Raiser Fundraiser. Parents are invited to join us on Thursday, October 23rd, during your child's modified special's period to walk or run like a Wildcat. All students are able to participate and attending adults are able to join in the fun by running or walking with their child, volunteering or being part of the cheer section.
We have a goal to raise $40,000 by Sunday, October 26th and with your help we can make it happen so we can fully fund field trips and other PTA initiatives to support our students and staff. This year we again have individual prizes, class level prizes and a school-wide prize.
Get started today by setting up a fundraising page for your child so they can start collecting donations.
Let's get Roarin' and make this our most successful fundraiser yet!
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It’s National School Lunch Week! Harford County Public Schools is proud to celebrate our Food and Nutrition employees, whose dedication and hard work ensure students have healthy, balanced meals every day. These meals provide the fuel students need to learn, grow, and succeed, and our staff do it with care and commitment in every school. Join us this week in recognizing their incredible contributions and showing your appreciation for the team that keeps our students nourished and ready to learn.
The Roar-raiser is HWES’ biggest annual fundraiser. Instead of selling candles, wrapping paper, pizza kits, etc. where school’s only get a portion of profits as donations, here at HWES we ask families and friends to donate directly to the school so that students are able to collect 100% of all money raised.
Money raised goes towards a variety of initiatives and school needs including funding school field trips, classroom supplies, teacher appreciation events, family fun nights, and more!
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