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Bel Air, Maryland · Harford County

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Key Dates — Harford County Public Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Harford County Public Schools is Mon, Aug 31, 2026, and the last day of school is Mon, Jun 14, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break (Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), PTA Sponsored Breakfast with Santa (Looney's Pub) (Sat, Dec 19, 2026), Winter Break (Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Schools Reopen after Winter Break (Mon, Jan 4, 2027), Spring Break (Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Mon, Mar 29, 2027).

First day of school
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Last day of school
Mon, Jun 14, 2027
Thanksgiving Break
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
PTA Sponsored Breakfast with Santa (Looney's Pub)
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
Winter Break
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Schools Reopen after Winter Break
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Spring Break
Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Schools and Offices Closed
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Schools & Offices CLOSED [Labor Day]
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Scheduled closing
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
HCPS Staff Professional Development; Schools Closed for Students
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Schools CLOSED [Professional Development Day]
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
HCPS Staff Professional Development; Schools Closed for Students
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 to Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Schools CLOSED [Professional Development Day]
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 to Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Schools & Offices CLOSED
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Schools and Offices Closed
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
PTA Sponsored Holiday Shop
Thu, Dec 10, 2026
38,105
Students
55
Schools
33 elem · 9 mid · 11 high
14.2:1
Student-Teacher
2,681 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

693
Avg. School Size
5,414
Total Staff

Harford County Public Schools Calendar

485 events

Thu, Aug 27

PD Day

HCPS Staff Professional Development

 

Thu, Aug 27

Event

Primary Sneak A Peek

Join us for our Primary Sneak-a-Peek! Families of students in Pre-K through Grade 2 are invited to stop by, peek into their classroom, and help their child become familiar with their learning environment before the first day of school. We look forward to welcoming our newest and returning Gators!

Thu, Aug 27

Event

Open House for all students

All students are welcome to come visit the school. You do not need to arrive at 9:00; staggered arrivals will help with parking.

Thu, Aug 27

Event

ABMS Open House

Come tour the school and find your classrooms!

Thu, Aug 27

Event

Fallston Fest

"Fallston Fest" Open House for next school year will be on Thursday, August 27th from 1-3 pm on campus. You are invited to visit to see our building and get important information about what exciting things will be happening here at school!

Thu, Aug 27

Event

Find Your Classroom Night

Join us on August 27, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Find Your Classroom Night.This is a self guided opportunity to explore our school and find your classroom before the start of the school year.

Thu, Aug 27

Event

Back-to-School Event

Back to School Event August 27, 20262:00 - 6:00 p.m.Bel Air Middle SchoolThis event is a combination of Open House and Back to School Night. It's an opportunity for all BAMS students to receive their schedule, try their locker, and meet their teachers. Parents can pick up course details and teacher contact information in each of the classrooms. To help us maintain a comfortable, uncrowded space and give everyone the best experience, we kindly ask that guests arrive as close to their scheduled ti

Thu, Aug 27

Event

Back to School Night/Open House

Please join us for Back to School Night on August 27 from 5:00 - 7:00. Students and families will be able to meet the teachers, tour the school, and meet community members.

Thu, Aug 27

Event

Kindergarten Play Date

Incoming kindergarten students and their families are invited to join us for a fun Kindergarten Playdate! This is a great opportunity for children to meet new friends, explore the playground, and start feeling excited about becoming a YBES Gator. We can't wait to welcome our newest Gators!

Thu, Aug 27

Event

FLES Open House and Back to School Night

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Contact

Address
102 South Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone
(410)838-7300

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
2,681
Total Staff
5,414
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Harford County Public Schools (55)

Aberdeen High

Aberdeen

High
1,465 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.1:1 ratio52.97% FRPL

Bel Air High

Bel Air

High
1,419 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.1:1 ratio21.14% FRPL

Edgewood High

Edgewood

High
1,417 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.1:1 ratio61.61% FRPL

C. Milton Wright High

Bel Air

High
1,302 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.3:1 ratio23.96% FRPL

Southampton Middle

Bel Air

Middle
1,194 studentsGrades 6 - 815.3:1 ratio22.03% FRPL

North Harford High

Pylesville

High
1,161 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.9:1 ratio23.69% FRPL

Youths Benefit Elementary

Fallston

Primary
1,114 studentsGrades -1 - 517.7:1 ratio13.64% FRPL

Bel Air Middle

Bel Air

Middle
1,080 studentsGrades 6 - 814:1 ratio22.87% FRPL

Fallston Middle School

Fallston

Middle
1,060 studentsGrades 6 - 816.3:1 ratio12.83% FRPL

Aberdeen Middle

Aberdeen

Middle
1,058 studentsGrades 6 - 812.2:1 ratio62.19% FRPL

Homestead/Wakefield Elementary

Bel Air

Primary
1,057 studentsGrades -1 - 517:1 ratio21.29% FRPL

Fallston High

Fallston

High
1,047 studentsGrades 9 - 1217.2:1 ratio15.47% FRPL

Edgewood Middle

Edgewood

Middle
994 studentsGrades 6 - 812.4:1 ratio71.23% FRPL

Harford Technical High

Bel Air

High
983 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.4:1 ratio21.97% FRPL

Joppatowne High

Joppa

High
900 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.7:1 ratio71.11% FRPL

Old Post Road Elementary

Abingdon

Primary
892 studentsGrades -1 - 513.7:1 ratio79.82% FRPL

Havre de Grace High

Havre de Grace

High
870 studentsGrades 9 - 1218.1:1 ratio40.8% FRPL

North Harford Middle

Pylesville

Middle
867 studentsGrades 6 - 814.5:1 ratio21.45% FRPL

Patterson Mill High School

Bel Air

High
826 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.2:1 ratio23.49% FRPL

Patterson Mill Middle School

Bel Air

Middle
767 studentsGrades 6 - 815.7:1 ratio20.34% FRPL

Red Pump Elementary School

Bel Air

Primary
753 studentsGrades 0 - 515.4:1 ratio18.33% FRPL

Magnolia Middle

Joppa

Middle
724 studentsGrades 6 - 811.3:1 ratio70.86% FRPL

Church Creek Elementary

Belcamp

Primary
722 studentsGrades -1 - 514.4:1 ratio57.2% FRPL

Deerfield Elementary

Edgewood

Primary
714 studentsGrades -1 - 513.2:1 ratio73.81% FRPL

Abingdon Elementary

Abingdon

Primary
674 studentsGrades -1 - 514.3:1 ratio45.55% FRPL

Hickory Elementary

Bel Air

Primary
664 studentsGrades 0 - 515.8:1 ratio23.34% FRPL

Havre de Grace Elementary

Havre De Grace

Primary
603 studentsGrades -1 - 515.9:1 ratio57.55% FRPL

Prospect Mill Elementary

Bel Air

Primary
592 studentsGrades -1 - 514.4:1 ratio29.05% FRPL

Havre de Grace Middle

Havre de Grace

Middle
587 studentsGrades 6 - 812.8:1 ratio47.19% FRPL

Emmorton Elementary

Bel Air

Primary
556 studentsGrades 0 - 517.4:1 ratio22.84% FRPL

Meadowvale Elementary

Havre De Grace

Primary
544 studentsGrades -1 - 516:1 ratio43.57% FRPL

Ring Factory Elementary

Bel Air

Primary
544 studentsGrades 0 - 515.5:1 ratio19.12% FRPL

Magnolia Elementary

Joppa

Primary
527 studentsGrades -1 - 511:1 ratio87.48% FRPL

G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale

Aberdeen

Primary
516 studentsGrades -1 - 513.9:1 ratio70.93% FRPL

Bel Air Elementary

Bel Air

Primary
514 studentsGrades -1 - 515.6:1 ratio33.46% FRPL

Joppatowne Elementary

Joppa

Primary
495 studentsGrades -1 - 512.7:1 ratio66.26% FRPL

Jarrettsville Elementary

Jarrettsville

Primary
476 studentsGrades 0 - 515.4:1 ratio14.92% FRPL

William S. James Elementary

Abingdon

Primary
475 studentsGrades 0 - 515.3:1 ratio27.79% FRPL

Forest Hill Elementary

Forest Hill

Primary
475 studentsGrades 0 - 514.8:1 ratio15.58% FRPL

Riverside Elementary

Joppa

Primary
465 studentsGrades -1 - 513.7:1 ratio70.32% FRPL

Fountain Green Elementary

Bel Air

Primary
456 studentsGrades -1 - 514.3:1 ratio23.03% FRPL

Bakerfield Elementary

Aberdeen

Primary
452 studentsGrades -1 - 512.9:1 ratio70.35% FRPL

Roye-Williams Elementary

Havre De Grace

Primary
449 studentsGrades -1 - 512.1:1 ratio52.12% FRPL

North Bend Elementary

Jarrettsville

Primary
448 studentsGrades -1 - 516:1 ratio21.21% FRPL

Halls Cross Roads Elementary

Aberdeen

Primary
443 studentsGrades -1 - 511.4:1 ratio88.26% FRPL

Forest Lakes Elementary

Forest Hill

Primary
420 studentsGrades 0 - 514:1 ratio20.95% FRPL

Edgewood Elementary

Edgewood

Primary
415 studentsGrades -1 - 513:1 ratio75.66% FRPL

North Harford Elementary

Pylesville

Primary
404 studentsGrades -1 - 516.2:1 ratio28.22% FRPL

Swan Creek School

Aberdeen

Other
402 studentsGrades 2 - 129.8:1 ratio25.62% FRPL

Churchville Elementary

Churchville

Primary
376 studentsGrades -1 - 515.7:1 ratio23.14% FRPL

Dublin Elementary

Street

Primary
216 studentsGrades -1 - 510.8:1 ratio50% FRPL

Norrisville Elementary

White Hall

Primary
213 studentsGrades 0 - 512.5:1 ratio29.58% FRPL

Harford Academy at Campus Hills

Bel Air

Other
139 studentsGrades -1 - 122.7:1 ratio64.75% FRPL

Darlington Elementary

Darlington

Primary
92 studentsGrades 0 - 58.4:1 ratio43.48% FRPL

Center for Educational Opportunity

Aberdeen

High
87 studentsGrades 6 - 124.8:1 ratio78.16% FRPL

Frequently Asked Questions about Harford County Public Schools

The first day of school in Harford County Public Schools is Mon, Aug 31, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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