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The Eagle's Eye Newsletter
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
Each week, we’re excited to celebrate one of our amazing staff members who helps build the strong foundation for our students’ success. This week’s Master Builder is… 🏆
👏 Ms. Ursula👏
Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and the positive impact you bring to our school community every day. 💙
Stay tuned each week as we continue to highlight the incredible staff who make our school such a special place!
Bring your family for a calm, welcoming holiday event designed with our sensory-friendly community in mind. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and a special photo opportunity with Santa in a comfortable, low-stim environment. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you on November 22nd at Harford Academy!
We’ve got a fun lineup of events, from Spirit Day to our 1st Quarter Student Recognition Assembly, plus Picture Day and a special Sensory Santa experience this weekend. Be sure to check the reminders for upcoming schedule changes and important deadlines. We’re looking forward to another great week together!
Achieving True Self invites you to our November session:
💡 Strategies to Prevent Problem Behavior
Achieving True Self will share practical tools and strategies to help you handle challenges — from toddler meltdowns to teenage talking back — and prevent behaviors before they happen.
📅 Dates:
🗓️ November 10 | 12–1 PM
🗓️ November 18 | 6–7 PM
📩 To sign up, email sbendekovits@achievingtrueself.com
or scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
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.
Each week, we’re excited to celebrate one of our amazing staff members who helps build the strong foundation for our students’ success. This week’s Master Builder is… 🏆
👏 Ms. Jess👏
Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and the positive impact you bring to our school community every day. 💙
Stay tuned each week as we continue to highlight the incredible staff who make our school such a special place!
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.
Join us for a magical and sensory-friendly holiday event at Harford Academy! 💫
📅 Date: November 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Location: Harford Academy
For just $10 per family, enjoy:
🍪 Hot cocoa and cookies
📸 A photo with Santa
🎁 A calm, inclusive environment for all
We accept Venmo, PayPal, and cash.
Bring your family, take some photos, and make special holiday memories together! ❤️
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.
Students in grades 3–12 will have the opportunity to take the optional Wellness Needs Assessment between October 20 and November 17, 2025. The assessment helps HCPS learn how to better support students. Families who do not want their child to participate should contact their child’s school counselor by October 13, 2025. Click here to see a copy of the Wellness Needs Assessment.
