05/27/2026
Harford County Public Schools
Harford County Public Schools Community,
Welcome to this week’s Wednesday Wire. Messages for all families are listed first, then in order by grade level.
All Families
Home Access Center- UNAVAILABLE STARTING JULY 7
Home Access Center (HAC) will not be available from July 7 through August 21, 2026, as HCPS prepares information systems for the new school year. If you need to access report cards or other information in HAC, please do so before July 7, 2026.
HCPS Parent Academy Virtual Event: Guiding Your Child Through Growth and Gaps
Join HCPS Parent Academy on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom for Milestones to Progress: Guiding Your Child Through Growth and Gaps. This free virtual session, hosted in partnership with the Office on Mental Health, is open to all parents and guardians looking to better support their child at home and in school. Register at cookcenter.info/June4Harford.
Maryland Changes Race Codes
The State of Maryland has changed how schools collect race and ethnicity information. Now, instead of asking two separate questions, we ask one combined question, and you will see new race code options. If you would like to review or update your child’s information, Log in to online forms and registration before September 30, 2026. After that date, you will need to visit your school to update the information.
PreK – 8th Grade
Maryland’s Math Policy: What Families Should Know
Maryland’s Math Policy is guiding updates to PreK–8 mathematics standards beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. MSDE will host virtual family information sessions in June to share what’s changing, what to expect, and how tools like the Numeracy Development Framework and family guides can support learning at home. Click here for session details and registration.
HCPS offers videos and resources to help families understand Maryland’s Math Policy and is actively preparing additional supports for students and families. Click here to learn more.
4th Grade Families
Harford Glen Open House
Current fourth graders and their families are invited to a self-guided open house at Harford Glen Outdoor Education on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Attendance is optional. Families unable to attend can access a virtual tour at www.hcps.org/harfordglen.
12th Grade Families
Seniors—maintain Xello access after graduation!
Add your personal email to Xello BEFORE JUNE 5 so you can recover your account, reset your password, and continue using it once your school login is no longer available. Please complete the following instructions:
On any page in Xello, from the top right corner, students click their avatar to open a menu.
From the menu, they click Account to open their profile details.
In the Personal section, students click the Add email address link to insert their personal email address.
A validation email is sent to the newly added address.
Once the student validates their personal email address, it becomes the primary address for notifications from Xello.
Help Us Share!
Prekindergarten Applications Now Being Accepted
Harford County Public Schools is accepting prekindergarten applications for the 2026-2027 school year. All applications must be submitted electronically. A step-by-step video tutorial and guide are available at hcps.org. For questions, contact the Office of Early Childhood at 410-588-5252.
Kindergarten Registration
Online kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open! More information is available here. Please help us spread the word!
HCPS is Hiring!
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a new employment opportunity? Harford County Public Schools is hiring! Click here to see open positions and apply!
