FMS's 7th grade Project Based Learning unit requires students to "Tell an untold story" about a community member. All students will choose a community member to interview, research, and photograph in order to create a visual publication.
In order to do this project effectively, we need to create an inventory of digital cameras for students to use if they choose to complete their interviews in school. If you have digital cameras and/or memory cards you do not need anymore, we would love to take them off your hands!
Please only donate cameras if you have the cord, battery, and battery charger (if needed) as well. Please drop them off to the main office during school hours. We will start this project in January!
In order to do this project effectively, we need to create an inventory of digital cameras for students to use if they choose to complete their interviews in school. If you have digital cameras and/or memory cards you do not need anymore, we would love to take them off your hands!
Please only donate cameras if you have the cord, battery, and battery charger (if needed) as well. Please drop them off to the main office during school hours. We will start this project in January!
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.
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.
Our annual SGA Canned Food Drive Fundraiser or competition starts this upcoming Monday 10/27 thru November 14th. Students should drop off their donations in the morning by the gymnasium. Donations will be tracked so that the winning homerooms can be awarded prizes. Our SGA will be donating to 5 local churches in our area.
We are thrilled to share some exciting news — a piece of artwork created by one of our very own Fallston Middle School students has been selected for the Harford County Education Foundation’s Art Auction! Julia Barrett, 6th grade student created this art in 5th grade at Red Pump. We are so proud of her and cannot wait to see what she creates as middle school art student.
In addition, 2 more former Fallston Middle students, currently in 9th and 11th grade have art that was selected. Please look at these creations and feel free to bid on their art.
The online auction is now open and will remain live through October 31st, giving our community plenty of time to view and bid on these incredible student-created pieces.
You can view and participate in the auction here:
https://givebutter.com/c/XIhrSS/auction/items/1290240
https://givebutter.com/c/XIhrSS/auction/items/1290243
https://givebutter.com/c/XIhrSS/auction/items/1290252
This is a wonderful opportunity to support both our talented students and the Education Foundation’s mission. Thank you for supporting and celebrating our students' creativity!
In addition, 2 more former Fallston Middle students, currently in 9th and 11th grade have art that was selected. Please look at these creations and feel free to bid on their art.
The online auction is now open and will remain live through October 31st, giving our community plenty of time to view and bid on these incredible student-created pieces.
You can view and participate in the auction here:
https://givebutter.com/c/XIhrSS/auction/items/1290240
https://givebutter.com/c/XIhrSS/auction/items/1290243
https://givebutter.com/c/XIhrSS/auction/items/1290252
This is a wonderful opportunity to support both our talented students and the Education Foundation’s mission. Thank you for supporting and celebrating our students' creativity!
Reminder that we will have our character day on October 31st. Students are permitted to dress up as their favorite character. Please know that no blood, no face paint, no masks, and no real or fake weapons are allowed.
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.
Thanks to the generous support of our PTA, Fallston Middle School’s Roar Store is now open — and it's been a huge hit!
Students have been lining up to redeem their ROAR coupons for exciting prizes. These coupons are earned by demonstrating what it means to be Responsible, Organized, Achieving, and Respectful — the core values that define our school community.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Roar Store a success! Thank you to our PTA who has helped fund the exciting prizes in our ROAR Store. Students are so excited to see Owalas, Tree hut scrubs, sports cards, Ravens stuff, fuzzy, funny socks and much more. We are so appreciative of the support and our kids are clearly working hard to earn ROAR coupons.
8th Grade Families: Explore Your Student’s Future!
This fall, Harford County Public Schools is hosting Magnet and Technical Program Open Houses! Join us to learn more about specialized programs that match your student’s interests and career goals.
Open House Dates and Locations
(All 6:00–8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
Wednesday, October 15 – Joppatowne High School, JROTC and P-TECH
Thursday, October 16 – TUNE Center at Harford Community College, Teacher Academy of Maryland
Tuesday, October 21 – Edgewood High School, Global Studies/IB
Wednesday, October 22 – Aberdeen High School, Science and Mathematics Academy
Saturday, October 25, 8:30–10:00 a.m. – North Harford High School, Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
Monday, October 27 – Havre de Grace High School, Information Technology Oracle Academy
Wednesday, November 5 – Harford Technical High School, Various Career Programs
The application window for Magnet and Technical Programs opens soon!
Learn more and start planning for next year: hcps.org/schools/magnetprograms
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.
School Pictures are Ready to Order! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More information about the SmileSafe program can be found here.
Thank you!
😊 Fallston Middle School Spreads Joy on World Smile Day!
Fallston Middle School joined the global celebration of World Smile Day with a heartwarming initiative led by 8th grader Charlie Mull. Charlie, who understands the power of a simple smile, inspired the school community to embrace positivity and kindness on this special day.
Fallston Middle School joined the global celebration of World Smile Day with a heartwarming initiative led by 8th grader Charlie Mull. Charlie, who understands the power of a simple smile, inspired the school community to embrace positivity and kindness on this special day.
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.
Reminder: Picture day tomorrow
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.
Reminder that Fallston Middle is celebrating World Smile Day Wednesday 10/1 in honor of one of our students.
Please help us make the day of our students and wear a Smily face tee.
See the news tab to read why this is such an important day for Charlie and others.
Please help us make the day of our students and wear a Smily face tee.
See the news tab to read why this is such an important day for Charlie and others.
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.
