HCPS parents are their child’s first and best teachers! The HCPS Parent Academy is here to support you with resources, tools, and newsletters designed to keep families informed and engaged.
Check out the Parent Connection newsletter archive here: https://www.hcps.org/parents/parentacademy/parentconnectionarchive.aspx
Click here to visit the Parent Academy webpage for even more parent resources.
Join us tomorrow, Friday, August 29, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM for our Open House! 🏫✨
Students will have the chance to:
✅ Walk through their schedules
✅ Meet teachers & staff
✅ Get a head start on a great school year 🎓
We can’t wait to see you there—let’s kick off the year together! 🙌
Little Eagles Preschool Enrollment Now Open
Aberdeen High School is now accepting 3- and 4-year-olds for the Little Eagles Preschool program. Classes begin October 20, 2025, and meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:15–11:45 a.m. The program cost is $250, paid in two installments.
For details or to add your child to the list, contact Lindsay Slepesky at Lindsay.slepesky@hcps.org or 410-273-5500.
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Join us on Wednesday, September 3rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for our Back to School Night!
There will be a food Truck Available to order dinner while you meet the Aberdeen Team!
We hope to see you there!
The first day of school is September 2, 2025, for most students and September 4, 2025, for Prekindergarten. Be sure to review the HCPS Back to School Checklist, complete required forms, and get important updates before the first day. Click here to view the full checklist and resources.
Check out the tryout schedule. We hope to see you there!
HCPS has updated its backpack and bag policy to support safety and emergency preparedness. Families are encouraged to review expectations for locker use, storage sizes, and guidelines for athletic and instrument bags. Click here to view the full policy.
Harford County Public Schools is partnering again with the Aberdeen IronBirds for End of Summer Fest on Wednesday, August 20 at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the game begins at 7:05 p.m. The evening will feature back-to-school giveaways, local resources, and HCPS staff, plus a special opportunity for students to play catch in the outfield from 6:00 to 6:25 p.m. We look forward to seeing our families at the ballpark! Click here to purchase discounted tickets. After you click the link, enter hcps25 where it asks for a password.
Harford County Public Schools is requesting families share their input on the possible use of virtual instruction during inclement weather for the 2025–2026 school year. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and is open through Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:45 p.m. Parents and guardians will need their child’s Student ID number, which can be found on report cards or progress reports. Click here to complete the survey.
The counseling office will be CLOSED July 29th - July 30th due to filing transitions.
For Enrollment inquiries, please email our registrar Diamond Smallwood at Diamond.Smallwood@hcps.org.
If you are in need to connect with a counselor about scheduling. Please email the following counselors by last name of your student:
- (A-Da) Angela.Farthing@hcps.org
- (De-Ha) Elizabeth.Manninggohlinghorst@hcps.org
- (He-Me) Devearl.Royster@hcps.org
- (Mi-Sh) Kimala.Humphreys@hcps.org
- (Si-Z) Hannah.Joyce@hcps.org
For Transcripts, email in this format to our Registrar, Diamond Smallwood.
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Year of Graduation
- Where/Location the transcript should be sent.
Thank you,
Aberdeen High School Counseling Staff
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Verizon Wireless is having a FREE Backpack Giveaway.
One backpack per child. While supplies last.
