The first day of school is Tuesday, September 2, 2025 for most Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) students and Thursday, September 4, 2025 for Prekindergarten. To help families prepare, HCPS has created a Back to School Checklist with everything you need to start the year smoothly.
From the checklist, you can:
Complete required forms like the Parent/Guardian Permission Form and Student Device Agreement.
Review the updated Parent-Student Handbook, including policy changes to Portable Communication Devices, Bag Policy, and Dress Code.
Apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMS) and learn how this qualifies you for free device protection.
Find bus stop and route information when it is released on Monday, August 19, 2025.
Access resources for before and after care, student accident insurance, and more.
Stay connected with the new HCPS mobile app and bookmark your school’s new website.
Don’t wait until the first day—visit the Back to School webpage to check off each item and make sure your family is ready.