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.
Aberdeen High School Launches “Adulting 101” Series with Hands-On Vehicle Maintenance Session
Aberdeen High School kicked off its new Adulting 101 series this week with an engaging and practical session focused on Vehicle Maintenance, attended by 36 students. The Adulting 101 series offers short, after-school sessions that teach real-world life skills. Students attend voluntarily, and the program also serves as a restorative practice option in lieu of after-school detention.
Under the guidance of Mr. Webster, Mr. Carter, Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Brown, students were divided into four rotating groups to gain hands-on experience in essential car care and safety practices.
Participants learned to:
Pop and open the hood of a vehicle
Identify the locations of engine oil, windshield washer fluid, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, battery, and air filter
Measure tire pressure and inflate a tire
Check tread depth
Pull and read the oil dipstick
Refill windshield washer fluid using a funnel
Watch a live demonstration on how to jump a dead battery
Safely attach jumper cables to a demonstration battery
Identify key elements of an emergency roadside kit
Locate important vehicle information on the inside of a car door
Students were highly engaged throughout the session—many asked thoughtful questions, and some even took notes as they rotated through the learning stations.
“Providing students with opportunities to develop real-world skills like these helps build confidence and independence,” said Mrs. Harris. “Our goal is to make learning meaningful beyond the classroom.”
The Adulting 101 series will continue throughout the school year, covering a variety of essential life skills designed to help students prepare for life after graduation. Mr. Kyle Brown is the lead teacher, facilitator and primary instructor of the Adulting 101 series.
Photo Credit: Danielle Bane
AHS Hosts First Annual Trunk or Treat & Spooky Walk: A Community-Wide Success
ABERDEEN, MD — October 30, 2025 — Aberdeen High School’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its first-ever Trunk or Treat and Spooky Walk on Wednesday, October 29th, transforming the AHS campus into a festive Halloween destination for families across the Aberdeen community.
Families from AHS feeder schools — Bakerfield, Halls Cross Roads, G.D. Lisby, Church Creek, Roye-Williams, and Swan Creek Elementary — were invited to join in the fun. Visitors enjoyed walking along a spooky path filled with spider webs, Halloween inflatables, fog, lights, and eerie music, creating a memorable and family-friendly Halloween experience.
The event featured over 50 decorated trunks, sponsored by local community members, parents, teachers from all of the Aberdeen feeder system, HCPS partners, and MANY AHS sports teams and student organizations. More than 1,000 attendees came out to celebrate, making this inaugural event an overwhelming success.
Adding to the excitement, five food trucks offered delicious treats, and a Jurassic Park exhibit from Horne Concrete Construction LLC delighted guests of all ages. Donations collected throughout the evening supported the AHS Junior Class of 2027, raising nearly $500 toward future class activities.
“We are so grateful for the incredible support from the greater Aberdeen community,” said Mrs. Erica Harris, AHS Principal. “This event was truly a team effort, and we hope it’s just the beginning of many more community events that bring families together.”
AHS extends heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, sponsors, staff, and families who made this event possible and looks forward to continuing this new Aberdeen tradition in years to come
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.
PLAYOFF SOCCER ALERT!
Our Aberdeen High School Boys Soccer Team will face Towson High School at home in the 3A North Region Championship tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28, at 5:00 p.m.
Come cheer on the Eagles as they compete for the regional title!
Hello AHS Community,
Join us at our second PTSA General Membership meeting of the year.
Hear from our administrators and stay up to date on what’s happening at AHS.
It will be held on Thursday, October 16th, at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
Click on the link below to register.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nWSjIe8FSKuWiaZpGqp0SQ
Aberdeen High School PTSA
https://aberdeenhsptsa.givebacks.com/shop - Join the PTSA
"Many Hands Make Light Work"
Good Afternoon Eagles,
A few reminders and updates:
1) Parent Teacher Conferences are on Wednesday at 5pm – Please contact your student’s teacher if you would like to sign up for a conference via the form provided or email.
2) Please consider donating candy to the Trunk or Treat that we are sponsoring for the K-5 students from all of the Aberdeen Feeder schools. If you are coming in for conferences it is a GREAT opportunity to drop off a bag of candy in the office or outdoor Halloween decorations. Please consider supporting this student run initiative.
3) REMINDER about ALL THINGS HOMECOMING 25-26:
Homecoming Dance Tickets
· On sale now through Wednesday, October 15, on School Cash Online.
· Students must be logged into their own account to purchase tickets.
· If tickets are not visible, the student has an outstanding school obligation that must be cleared with Mrs. Davis in the front office before a ticket can be purchased by the deadline.
🎉 Spirit Week: October 20 – 24
Encourage your student to show their Eagle pride by dressing up each day!
Monday, 10/20
Snooze & Cruise (PJ Day)
Start the week cozy — wear school-appropriate pajamas!
Tuesday, 10/21
Dynamic Duos (Twin Day)
Pair up with a friend and dress alike!
Wednesday, 10/22
Meme Madness (Meme Day)
Dress as your favorite school-appropriate meme!
Thursday, 10/23
Time Travel Day (Throwback Thursday)
Represent your favorite decade or era!
Friday, 10/24
Class Colors Day
Freshmen – Black • Sophomores – White • Juniors – Yellow • Seniors – Blue
🏆 Homecoming Class Battles for the Spirit Stick
Throughout Spirit Week, classes will compete to earn points toward the Spirit Stick by:
· Helping decorate their homeroom doors
· Dressing up for the daily spirit themes
· Searching for hidden stuffed Eagles around the school each day
· Donating candy for our Community-Wide Trunk or Treat on October 29
· Playing in the pep rally games on Friday
****Local Vendor - Model Nails - Has offered a 10% discount for AHS students for Homecoming****
💙 Let’s Celebrate Eagle Spirit!
We’re looking forward to a week full of fun, school pride, and community spirit. Thank you for helping us make Homecoming 2025 a memorable experience for all Aberdeen Eagles!
Go Eagles! 💙💛
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.
Final Reminder - College Prep Night with the ABHS Counseling Department
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.
Join us for the Second Annual HBCU College Fair on Wednesday, October 29th from 6-8 PM at Joppatowne High School! Students and families are invited to meet with college representatives, learn about academic programs and scholarships, and explore exciting opportunities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Click here to register.
Students who participated in the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments in the Spring of 2025 will receive their individual score reports the week of October 6, 2025. Reports will be sent home by each student’s school and provide information about student performance. Families with questions about their student’s scores should contact their school directly.
Students who participated in the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments in the Spring of 2025 will receive their individual score reports the week of October 6, 2025. Reports will be sent home by each student’s school and provide information about student performance. Families with questions about their student’s scores should contact their school directly.
Meal benefit applications may be filed at any time during the year - if your family has been impacted by the Federal Government shutdown and furloughs, please utilize the Free and Reduced-Priced meal application to apply for meal support due to the sudden loss of income. Click here to apply online.
October is National Principals Month! This is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated leaders who guide our schools each day. Principals play a vital role in supporting students, staff, and families while shaping positive school communities. Join us in thanking our principals for their leadership and commitment to student success.
HCRASC commUNITY in Motion 5K & Family Fun Run – Saturday, October 18
The Harford County Regional Association of Student Councils (HCRASC) invites families and community members to participate in the commUNITY in Motion 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. This student-run event will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Harford Technical High School in Bel Air. Gates open at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.
Join HCRASC for a morning of fitness, fun, and community while supporting HCPS student leaders. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Upper Chesapeake Health for Breast Cancer Care.
Registration fees are $25 for adults and $15 for students. Children under 5-years-old are free. Click here to register.
Mark your calendars! HCPS Class of 2026 graduations run May 22-29 and June 5. Most ceremonies will take place at APGFCU Arena at Harford Community College. Stay tuned for information on how to watch the graduations live as we get closer to the graduation date. Good luck Class of 2026!
The Board of Education of Harford County will hold Engage for Education listening sessions throughout the 2025–2026 school year. The first session is Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the C. Milton Wright High School auditorium.
These sessions are an opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts on the future of education in Harford County directly with Board members. No pre-registration is required to attend or speak.
More information, including how to provide feedback if you cannot attend, is available on the Engage for Education page at hcps.org.
