JULY 03
Schools and Offices Closed- July 4th Observation
JULY 04
Schools and Offices Closed- July 4th
JULY 21
Board of Education Public Meeting- Start Time 6:00 p.m.
AUGUST 18
Board of Education Public Meeting- Start Time 6:00 p.m.
AUGUST 20
End of Summer Fest
Join HCPS at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium on Wednesday, August 20 for End of Summer Fest! Gates open at 6:00 p.m., game starts at 7:05 p.m. Enjoy back-to-school giveaways, community resources, and a chance for students to play catch in the outfield before the game. Tickets available online by clicking here.
AUGUST 21
New Hires- Professional Development
AUGUST 22
New Hires- Professional Development
AUGUST 23
Administration of the SAT
AUGUST 25
Returning Staff- Professional Development
AUGUST 26
Returning Staff- Professional Development
AUGUST 27
Returning Staff- Professional Development
AUGUST 28
Returning Staff- Professional Development
AUGUST 29
Returning Staff- Professional Development
SEPTEMBER 01
Schools and Offices Closed- Labor Day
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 02
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 03
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 04
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 05
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 06
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 07
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 08
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 09
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 10
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 11
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 12
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 13
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 14
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 15
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 16
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 17
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 18
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 19
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 20
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 21
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 22
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 23
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 24
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 25
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 26
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 27
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 28
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 29
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 30
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
SEPTEMBER 02
First Day of School for Students in Grades K-12
Kindergarten will follow gradual entrance schedule.
First Quarter/First Semester Begins
SEPTEMBER 04
First Day of School for Students in Prekindergarten
PreKindergarten will follow gradual entrance schedule.
SEPTEMBER 06
Administration of the ACT
SEPTEMBER 08
International Literacy Day
Board of Education Public Meeting- Start Time 6:00 p.m.
National Arts in Education Week
SEPTEMBER 09
National Arts in Education Week
SEPTEMBER 10
National Arts in Education Week
SEPTEMBER 11
National Arts in Education Week
SEPTEMBER 12
National Arts in Education Week
SEPTEMBER 12
Grades Posted to HAC
SEPTEMBER 13
Administration of the SAT
SEPTEMBER 17
Citizenship/Constitution Day
SEPTEMBER 18
Constitution Week
SEPTEMBER 19
Constitution Week
SEPTEMBER 20
Constitution Week
SEPTEMBER 21
Constitution Week
SEPTEMBER 22
Constitution Week
SEPTEMBER 23
Constitution Week
SEPTEMBER 22
First Day of Autumn
Board of Education Public Meeting- Start Time 6:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 23
3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Half-day PreK does NOT meet on early dismissal dates.
SEPTEMBER 26
Grades Posted to HAC
SEPTEMBER 30
Engage for Education Listening Session
The Board of Education of Harford County will hold Engage for Education listening sessions throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Like previous years, these listening sessions are an opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts on the future of education in Harford County with members of the Board of Education.The first session is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the C. Milton Wright High School auditorium. No pre-registration is required to attend or speak.Additional dates will be announced as they become available.For more information, or to provide feedback directly to the Board if you are unable to attend one of the sessions, please visit theEngage for Education page onhcps.org.
OCTOBER 02
Professional Development- Schools Closed to Students
OCTOBER 04
Administration of the SAT
OCTOBER 05
Fire Prevention Week
OCTOBER 06
Fire Prevention Week
OCTOBER 07
Fire Prevention Week
OCTOBER 08
Fire Prevention Week
OCTOBER 09
Fire Prevention Week
OCTOBER 10
Fire Prevention Week
OCTOBER 11
Fire Prevention Week
OCTOBER 06
Board of Education Public Meeting- Start Time 6:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 08
Harford County College and Career Fair
The Harford County College and Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 8, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the APGFCU Arena. Students and families will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 100 colleges, military organizations, and local businesses. A full list of participants is available at go.harford.edu/college-career. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.
OCTOBER 10
Grades Posted to HAC
OCTOBER 13
National School Lunch Week
OCTOBER 14
National School Lunch Week
OCTOBER 15
National School Lunch Week
OCTOBER 16
National School Lunch Week
OCTOBER 17
National School Lunch Week
OCTOBER 14
Columbus/Indigenous People's Day
OCTOBER 16
3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Half-day PreK does NOT meet on early dismissal dates.
OCTOBER 17
Professional Development- Schools Closed to Students
OCTOBER 18
Administration of the ACT
HCRASC commUNITY in Motion 5K
Join HCPS student leaders for the student-run commUNITY in Motion 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run, supporting fitness, community, and a portion of proceeds for Upper Chesapeake Health for Breast Cancer Care. Gates open at 9 a.m., race starts at 10 a.m.Registration costs $25 for adults, $15 for students, and children under 5 are free.Click here to register
National School Bus Safety Week
OCTOBER 21
National School Bus Safety Week
OCTOBER 22
National School Bus Safety Week
OCTOBER 23
National School Bus Safety Week
OCTOBER 24
National School Bus Safety Week
OCTOBER 23
Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 24
Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 25
Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 26
Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 27
Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 28
Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 29
Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 30
Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 31
Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 24
Grades Posted to HAC
OCTOBER 27
Board of Education Public Meeting- Start Time 6:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 31
3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Half-day PreK does NOT meet on early dismissal dates.
NOVEMBER 02
Daylight Saving Time Ends
NOVEMBER 06
Professional Development- Schools Closed to Students
NOVEMBER 07
Professional Development- Schools Closed to Students
NOVEMBER 08
Administration of the SAT
NOVEMBER 10
Second Quarter Begins
NOVEMBER 11
Schools and Offices Closed- Veteran's Day
NOVEMBER 17
Board of Education Public Meeting- Start Time 6:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 19
Education Support Professionals Day
NOVEMBER 21
Substitute Educators Day
NOVEMBER 26
3 Hour Early Dismissal for Schools and Offices- Thanksgiving Break
Half-day PreK does NOT meet on early dismissal dates.
NOVEMBER 27
Schools and Offices Closed- Thanksgiving Break
NOVEMBER 28
Schools and Offices Closed- Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER 01
Board of Education Public Meeting- Start Time 6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 02
HCPS CLOSED Tuesday, December 2, 2025
UPDATED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025, AT 6:30 A.M.:All Harford County Public Schools, schools and offices will be CLOSED today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, due to continuing weather conditions,and the timing that is required for buses to begin their routes. No afterschool or evening activities. Essential personnel should await further information from their supervisor.SENT MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M.:Due to forecasted weather and road conditions, Harford County Public Schools, including Swan Creek School, and offices will open 2 hours late Tuesday, December 2, 2025. No Early Learners and Learning Together programs, or before school childcare. Essential personnel should await further information from their supervisor. Any necessary re-evaluation will be made by 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. As a reminder, school bus route status information is posted on hcps.org to notify the community of any delays or transportation issues.
DECEMBER 05
Grades Posted to HAC
DECEMBER 06
Administration of the SAT
DECEMBER 07
Pearl Harbor Day
DECEMBER 13
Administration of the ACT
DECEMBER 15
Board of Education Public Meeting- Start Time 6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 19
Grades Posted to HAC
DECEMBER 21
First Day of Winter
DECEMBER 23
3-hour Early Dismissal for Schools and Offices
Half-day prekindergarten will not meet.
DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve
Schools and Offices Closed- Winter Break
Schools and Offices Closed- Winter Break
DECEMBER 26
Schools and Offices Closed- Winter Break
DECEMBER 29
Schools and Offices Closed- Winter Break
DECEMBER 30
Schools and Offices Closed- Winter Break
DECEMBER 31
Schools and Offices Closed- Winter Break
JANUARY 01
Schools and Offices Closed- Winter Break
JANUARY 02
Schools and Offices Closed- Winter Break
JANUARY 05
Schools Reopen After Winter Break
JANUARY 16
3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Half-day PreK does NOT meet on early dismissal dates.
JANUARY 19
Schools and Offices Closed- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
JANUARY 28
Second Quarter Ends/First Semester Ends
JANUARY 29
Third Quarter Begins/Second Semester Begins
JANUARY 30
Grades Posted to HAC
FEBRUARY 01
National Freedom Day
FEBRUARY 02
Groundhog Day
National School Counseling Week
FEBRUARY 03
National School Counseling Week
FEBRUARY 04
National School Counseling Week
FEBRUARY 05
National School Counseling Week
FEBRUARY 06
National School Counseling Week
FEBRUARY 04
Engage for Education Listening Session
Join the Board of Education of Harford County officers at town hall style events during the 2025-26 school year. Ask questions or provide comments and engage for the future of education in our county. All parents/guardians and community members are invited to attend any event date.
FEBRUARY 13
3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Half-day PreK does NOT meet on early dismissal dates.
FEBRUARY 14
St. Valentine's Day
Administration of the ACT
FEBRUARY 16
Schools and Offices Closed- President's Day
FEBRUARY 17
National PTA Founders Day
FEBRUARY 18
First Day of Ramadan
FEBRUARY 25
Engage for Education Listening Session - HCPS Students Only
Join the Board of Education of Harford County officers at town hall style events during the 2025-26 school year. Ask questions or provide comments and engage for the future of education in our county. All parents/guardians and community members are invited to attend any event date.
FEBRUARY 27
Grades Posted to HAC
MARCH 02
National School Breakfast Week
MARCH 03
National School Breakfast Week
MARCH 04
National School Breakfast Week
MARCH 05
National School Breakfast Week
MARCH 06
National School Breakfast Week
MARCH 08
Daylight Saving Time Begins
MARCH 13
Grades Posted to HAC
MARCH 14
Administration of the SAT
MARCH 27
3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Half-day PreK does NOT meet on early dismissal dates.
MARCH 30
Schools and Offices Closed- Spring Break
MARCH 31
Schools and Offices Closed- Spring Break
APRIL 01
April is School Library Month
APRIL 02
April is School Library Month
APRIL 03
April is School Library Month
APRIL 04
April is School Library Month
APRIL 05
April is School Library Month
APRIL 06
April is School Library Month
APRIL 07
April is School Library Month
APRIL 08
April is School Library Month
APRIL 09
April is School Library Month
APRIL 10
April is School Library Month
APRIL 11
April is School Library Month
APRIL 12
April is School Library Month
APRIL 13
April is School Library Month
APRIL 14
April is School Library Month
APRIL 15
April is School Library Month
APRIL 16
April is School Library Month
APRIL 17
April is School Library Month
APRIL 18
April is School Library Month
APRIL 19
April is School Library Month
APRIL 20
April is School Library Month
APRIL 21
April is School Library Month
APRIL 22
April is School Library Month
APRIL 23
April is School Library Month
APRIL 24
April is School Library Month
APRIL 25
April is School Library Month
APRIL 26
April is School Library Month
APRIL 27
April is School Library Month
APRIL 28
April is School Library Month
APRIL 29
April is School Library Month
APRIL 30
April is School Library Month
APRIL 01
Schools and Offices Closed- Spring Break
APRIL 02
International Children's Book Day
Schools and Offices Closed- Spring Break
Schools and Offices Closed- Spring Break
APRIL 06
National Assistant Principals Week
APRIL 07
National Assistant Principals Week
APRIL 08
National Assistant Principals Week
APRIL 09
National Assistant Principals Week
APRIL 10
National Assistant Principals Week
APRIL 06
Schools and Offices Closed- Spring Break
APRIL 10
Third Quarter Ends
APRIL 11
Administration of the ACT
APRIL 13
Fourth Quarter Begins
APRIL 17
3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Half-day PreK does NOT meet on early dismissal dates.
APRIL 20
Public School Volunteer Week
APRIL 21
Public School Volunteer Week
APRIL 22
Public School Volunteer Week
APRIL 23
Public School Volunteer Week
APRIL 24
Public School Volunteer Week
Administrative Professionals Day
Engage for Education Listening Session
Join the Board of Education of Harford County officers at town hall style events during the 2025-26 school year. Ask questions or provide comments and engage for the future of education in our county. All parents/guardians and community members are invited to attend any event date.
APRIL 24
Grades Posted to HAC
National Student Leadership Week
APRIL 25
National Student Leadership Week
APRIL 26
National Student Leadership Week
APRIL 27
National Student Leadership Week
APRIL 28
National Student Leadership Week
APRIL 29
National Student Leadership Week
APRIL 30
National Student Leadership Week
MAY 01
Registration of PreK Students Begins
National Physical Education and Sport Week
MAY 02
National Physical Education and Sport Week
MAY 03
National Physical Education and Sport Week
MAY 04
National Physical Education and Sport Week
MAY 05
National Physical Education and Sport Week
MAY 06
National Physical Education and Sport Week
MAY 07
National Physical Education and Sport Week
MAY 02
Administration of the SAT
MAY 03
National Music Week
MAY 04
National Music Week
MAY 05
National Music Week
MAY 06
National Music Week
MAY 07
National Music Week
MAY 08
National Music Week
MAY 09
National Music Week
MAY 10
National Music Week
MAY 04
Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 05
Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 06
Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 07
Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 08
Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 05
National Teacher Day
MAY 06
National Bike to School Day
National School Nurse Day
MAY 08
Grades Posted to HAC
MAY 22
3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Half-day PreK does NOT meet on early dismissal dates.
MAY 25
Schools and Offices Closed- Memorial Day
JUNE 05
Grades Posted to HAC
JUNE 06
Administration of the SAT
JUNE 11
Last Day for Prekindergarten- ONE INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKE-UP DAY USED
The last day of prekindergarten will be 2 days prior to the last day of school for students in grades K-11. The last day of school will be adjusted throughout the schoolyear, and is impacted by any unscheduled closures. These are most often caused by inclement weather.Inclement Weather Make Up Day used for: December 2, 2025 closure
JUNE 12
Fourth Quarter Ends/Second Semester Ends
JUNE 13
Administration of the ACT
JUNE 15
Professional Development- Schools Closed to Students- IF NO INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKE-UP DAYS USED
Staff will have one Professional Development Day following the last day of school; if the last day of school for students changes, this professional development day will be moved to the day after the final day of school.
SCHOOLS OPEN, WITH 3 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL: Inclement Weather Make-Up Day #1 (USED DECEMBER 2, 2025) Last Day for Students Grade K-11
If schools close for ONE day during the 2025-2026 school year, Monday, June 15, 2026 will be a 3 hour early dismissal and the last day of school for students in kindergarten through grade 11. Prekindergarten student’s last day will be Thursday, June 11, 2026, and staff professional development will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
JUNE 16
Inclement Weather Make-Up Day #2
If schools close for TWO days during the 2025-2026 school year, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 will be a 3 hour early dismissal and the last day of school for students in kindergarten through grade 11. Prekindergarten student’s last day will be Friday, June 12, 2026, and staff professional development will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
JUNE 17
Inclement Weather Make-Up Day #3
If schools close for THREE days during the 2025-2026 school year, Wednesday, June 17,2026 will be a 3 hour early dismissal and the last day of school for students in kindergarten through grade 11. Prekindergarten student’s last day will be Monday, June 15, 2026, and staff professional development will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026.
JUNE 18
Inclement Weather Make-Up Day #4
If schools close for FOUR days during the 2025-2026 school year, Thursday, June 18,2026 will be a 3 hour early dismissal and the last day of school for students in kindergarten through grade 11. Prekindergarten student’s last day will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026, and staff professional development will be held Friday, June 19, 2026.
JUNE 19
Schools and Offices Closed- Juneteenth
JUNE 21
First Day of Summer
JUNE 22
Inclement Weather Make-Up Day #5
If schools close for FIVE days during the 2025-2026 school year, Monday, June 22,2026 will be a 3 hour early dismissal and the last day of school for students in kindergarten through grade 11. Prekindergarten student’s last day will be Thursday, June 18, 2026, and staff professional development will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
JUNE 23
Schools and Offices Closed- Election Day
JUNE 24
Inclement Weather Make-Up Day #6
If schools close for SIX days during the 2025-2026 school year, Wednesday, June 24,2026 will be a 3 hour early dismissal and the last day of school for students in kindergarten through grade 11. Prekindergarten student’s last day will be Monday, June 22, 2026, and staff professional development will be held Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Scheduled Last Day of School for Students IF ALL INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS ARE UTILIZED
JUNE 25
Scheduled Last Day for Teachers (Professional Development) IF ALL INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS ARE UTILIZED
JUNE 30
Report Cards Available
JULY 03
Schools and Offices Closed- July 4th Observation
JULY 11
Administration of the ACT