Congratulations to Mr. Saro on receiving a Perfect Attendance award. He volunteered his time in the cafeteria every school day this year. He also spent his time helping in the Media Center. We are so lucky to have him.
On Saturday, May 30th, students from five HCPS elementary schools participated in the Black-Eyed Susan Science Olympiad, Division A, Tournament at John Carroll School in Bel Air. A total of twelve teams competed in this engaging and academically rigorous event for students in grades 3-6.
Science Olympiads is a nationwide competition comprised of 23 events that include earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Each team may consist of up to 20 members, with students typically participating in two to three events each. The competition includes three types of events; test completion, hands-on events, and station events. Teams earn points based on their performance in each event, with overall rankings determined by the cumulative score.
For the last several months, teams have been studying science content for each of the disciplines and developing their engineering skills to compete in hands-on events. They have improved teamwork, problem solving, and science knowledge on topics such as engineering, food science, meteorology, map reading, herpetology, ecology, and rocks and minerals.
HWES won first place overall!
Students finished 1st place in:
Circuits, Code Busters, Dynamic Planet, Ecosystems, Map Reading, Owl Pellets, Pentathlon, Rocks and Minerals, and Write it/Do it.
Students finished 2nd place in:
Anatomy, 3rd grade Fast Facts, Food Science, Herpetology, Meteorology, Roller Coasters, and Tech Triathlon.
Students finished 3rd place in:
Crime Busters and Solar System
Way to go Wildcats!
Science Olympiads is a nationwide competition comprised of 23 events that include earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Each team may consist of up to 20 members, with students typically participating in two to three events each. The competition includes three types of events; test completion, hands-on events, and station events. Teams earn points based on their performance in each event, with overall rankings determined by the cumulative score.
For the last several months, teams have been studying science content for each of the disciplines and developing their engineering skills to compete in hands-on events. They have improved teamwork, problem solving, and science knowledge on topics such as engineering, food science, meteorology, map reading, herpetology, ecology, and rocks and minerals.
HWES won first place overall!
Students finished 1st place in:
Circuits, Code Busters, Dynamic Planet, Ecosystems, Map Reading, Owl Pellets, Pentathlon, Rocks and Minerals, and Write it/Do it.
Students finished 2nd place in:
Anatomy, 3rd grade Fast Facts, Food Science, Herpetology, Meteorology, Roller Coasters, and Tech Triathlon.
Students finished 3rd place in:
Crime Busters and Solar System
Way to go Wildcats!
Harford County Public Schools will be live streaming all 2026 graduation ceremonies held at APGFCU Arena at Harford Community College. Thanks to our partners at Harford Community College and the APGFCU Arena, families and friends can watch every moment live at youtube.com/@HCPSchools. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
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Nearly 4,000 Harford County Public Schools third grade students connected virtually with author and speaker Ty Allan Jackson this spring for an unforgettable experience centered around entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and dreaming big. Thanks to Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union, every third grade student also received a copy of Make Your Own Money to keep the learning going at home.
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Wednesday, May 6 is National School Nurse Day. Harford County Public Schools is proud to recognize our school nurses for their dedication, expertise, and compassionate care for our students each and every day. Thank you!
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Harford County Public Schools is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Throughout May, we will be sharing resources and information to help our community thrive inside and outside the classroom.
The Harford County Board of Education has approved an adjustment to the 2026-2027 calendar involving built-in inclement weather days. Schools and offices will now be closed on March 1, June 1, and April 12, 2027, and those days will be used as makeup days, in the order listed, only if needed due to inclement weather cancellations.
The adjustment reflects guidance from the Maryland State Board of Education, which has expressed a preference for makeup days to be distributed throughout the school year, and the use of virtual instruction, rather than adding days to the end of the school year.
The full, updated 2026–2027 school calendar is available here. En Español.
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Join Harford County Public Schools, the Office on Mental Health, UM Upper Chesapeake Health, and the Cook Center for Human Connection on May 8, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Ripken Stadium for Your Mind Matters. This free family wellness event will include activities for the entire family including crafts, a bounce house, rock climbing, football, and a light race.
The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Visit harfordmentalhealth.org for more information and to register.
Congratulations to Vibha Nanduri from Bel Air High School for being named the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board!
Vibha was elected during the HCRASC General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Her term will run from July 1, 2026 and run through June 30, 2027.
She is currently a junior in the Biomedical Sciences program at Bel Air High School. She serves as 1st Vice President of HCRASC and the Environmental Affairs Coordinator for the Maryland Association of Student Councils.
Congratulations Vibha!
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.
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Bel Air Middle School is hosting a Math Information Night on Monday, May 11, 2026, and incoming 5th grade parents are warmly invited to attend.
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.
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.
