We have been able to directly benefit our students and our staff, assisting them in reaching their academic goals, and thereby impacting our community.
We are excited to be able to do Field Trips again this year, provide funds for teachers for classroom supplies, provide planners for each student and host fun events for families this year.
Please consider joining our efforts and purchasing a PTA membership using the link below:
https://hwes.givebacks.com/shop
We are excited to be able to do Field Trips again this year, provide funds for teachers for classroom supplies, provide planners for each student and host fun events for families this year.
Please consider joining our efforts and purchasing a PTA membership using the link below:
https://hwes.givebacks.com/shop
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Did you know that HWES had the highest attendance rate in HCPS during the 25-26 school year? 96.6% of students were not considered chronically absent. Chronically absent is defined by MSDE as missing more than 10% of the year.
September is Attendance Awareness Month and we are participating in the #MarylandShowsUp initiative. Attendance matters! Set strong habits for showing up early. Be on the lookout for some new attendance incentives at HWES. Wildcats Show Up!
September is Attendance Awareness Month and we are participating in the #MarylandShowsUp initiative. Attendance matters! Set strong habits for showing up early. Be on the lookout for some new attendance incentives at HWES. Wildcats Show Up!
Check out our Wildcat's Artwork on display at HCPS Central Office!
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!
What a wonderful first day of school at HWES! 🐾 We were especially excited to welcome Superintendent Dr. Mack as we kicked off a fantastic year of being Stronger Together! ❤️
Mark your calendars for this years Spirit Days! All Spirit days are 12:30 Dismissals.
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.
We can't wait to see you!
We can't wait to see you!
Wildcats are back and ready. We are stronger together and can't wait to welcome our students.
Reminder! Find your seat on Friday from 1:30-3:30!
Welcome to our new Wildcat Classroom Teachers! We are thrilled to have you join our school community.
Introducing more new Wildcat Staff Members! We are thrilled to have them join our staff this year.
Help us welcome our new Wildcat Staff Members! Today we are introducing our two new leaders at HWES. We are thrilled to have them join us this year.
Calling all WILDCATS! Mark your calendar to find your seat on August 28th.
Do you have a new Wildcat coming to Pre-K or Kindergarten this year? Students in those classes will participate in a gradual entrance. Take note their first day is different. Parents must attend gradual entrance and stay for the duration. You will attend only one of the four possible sessions. Be on the lookout this week for your gradual entrance day and time.
Calling all WILDCATS! Mark your calendar to find your seat on August 28th.
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!
