📢Registration Night for NEXT YEARS 9th Graders📢
Parents and guardians of current HDG middle 8th grade students are invited to attend our parent registration information night is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4th 2026, at 5:30PM in the auditorium.
This informational session will allow parents and guardians to gain a better understanding of the course registration process High School.
Come Learn about topics such as:
• Graduation Requirements
• AP Courses
• Electives
- 4 year plans
If you are not able to attend and have questions regarding course registration for your student you are encouraged to reach out to your students school counselor:
Last Name A-F Ms. Shifflett Brandee.Shifflett@hcps.org
Last Name G-O Mr. Madison William.Madison@hcps.org
Last Name P-Z Ms. Maley Jessica.Maley@hcps.org
Students will receive there informational sessions and registration paperwork in school beginning the week of February 2nd.
*Please keep in mind that course selections are requests. The school makes every effort to honor these requests, however, the unknown availability of staffing and course offerings may lead to some conflicts and required adjustments for next year
Harford County Public Schools will be live streaming all 2026 graduation ceremonies held at APGFCU Arena at Harford Community College. Thanks to our partners at Harford Community College and the APGFCU Arena, families and friends can watch every moment live at youtube.com/@HCPSchools. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

The PBIS Committee at our HDGMS is working hard to prepare for the Annual Spring Carnival Event. The event is for our MS Warriors, and they will be attending the carnival during their Advisory period. The students will be using their Warrior Golds they have earned throughout the school year for the games, snacks and raffle. Please see the flyer attached for more details.
If you like to contribute for monetary donations, please donate here:
https://harford.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/22645/351/False/True
For food/other necessities donation please click on:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/351582206078/true#/invitation
If you like to volunteer to help with the carnival, please sign up:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/871096994081/true#/invitation
This is a reminder, parents/guardians do not need to attend the carnival with their students. All the grade level teachers will be there to monitor the fun. If you are volunteering, you will be allowed to be there to assist the carnival stations.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fischer at ishita.fischer@hcps.org
Thank you
PBIS Committee
Good morning,
Please see the attached image from PBIS.

This week the food pantry will be open Thursday, May 14, 2026. We will be at the gym doors from 3:00-4:30 handing out bags of non-perishables and toiletries. Anyone is welcome to come! Pantry dates are typically every other Thursday. Please return any reusable bags that have been given to you through the pantry so we can continue to utilize those for groceries.
If you are interested in donating to the pantry, we are always collecting food, toiletries and cleaning supplies! Please drop off at the main office and let them know it is for the pantry. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Hahn at Laura.Hahn@HCPS.org or HDG High school at 410-939-6600.
Have a great evening

Wednesday, May 6 is National School Nurse Day. Harford County Public Schools is proud to recognize our school nurses for their dedication, expertise, and compassionate care for our students each and every day. Thank you!

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Harford County Public Schools is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Throughout May, we will be sharing resources and information to help our community thrive inside and outside the classroom.

The Harford County Board of Education has approved an adjustment to the 2026-2027 calendar involving built-in inclement weather days. Schools and offices will now be closed on March 1, June 1, and April 12, 2027, and those days will be used as makeup days, in the order listed, only if needed due to inclement weather cancellations.
The adjustment reflects guidance from the Maryland State Board of Education, which has expressed a preference for makeup days to be distributed throughout the school year, and the use of virtual instruction, rather than adding days to the end of the school year.
The full, updated 2026–2027 school calendar is available here. En Español.

Order at jostens.com!
Already ordered? Distribution days are coming in June!
Afterschool pick-up dates from 3:45pm to 5:45pm:
8th-Monday, June 8th
7th-Tuesday, June 9th
6th -Wednesday, June 10th
A parent/guardian signature is required for all yearbooks.
Contact bridget.lang@hcps.org with questions.
Join Harford County Public Schools, the Office on Mental Health, UM Upper Chesapeake Health, and the Cook Center for Human Connection on May 8, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Ripken Stadium for Your Mind Matters. This free family wellness event will include activities for the entire family including crafts, a bounce house, rock climbing, football, and a light race.
The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Visit harfordmentalhealth.org for more information and to register.

ELA MCAP is 4/27 - 4/30.
We will be collecting devices and chargers from ALL STUDENTS tomorrow and Friday to ensure we have charged devices ready to go for students on Monday, 4/27. Please make sure your students are bringing their devices and chargers to school on Thursday, 4/23.
Please help your middle school child get a good night's rest each night prior to testing and have them start the day with breakfast so they come to school prepared to do their best.
Thank you!
This week the food pantry will be open Thursday, April 23, 2026. We will be at the gym doors from 3:00-4:30 handing out bags of non-perishables and toiletries. Anyone is welcome to come! Pantry dates are typically every other Thursday. If possible, please return any reusable bags that have been given to you through the pantry so we can continue to utilize those for groceries.
If you are interested in donating to the pantry, we are always collecting food, toiletries and cleaning supplies! Please drop off at the main office and let them know it is for the pantry. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Hahn at Laura.Hahn@HCPS.org or HDG High school at 410-939-6600.
Have a great evening!
Congratulations to Vibha Nanduri from Bel Air High School for being named the 2026-2027 Student Member of the Board!
Vibha was elected during the HCRASC General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Her term will run from July 1, 2026 and run through June 30, 2027.
She is currently a junior in the Biomedical Sciences program at Bel Air High School. She serves as 1st Vice President of HCRASC and the Environmental Affairs Coordinator for the Maryland Association of Student Councils.
Congratulations Vibha!

HDMS Spirit Week 4/20 - 4/24


This week the food pantry will be open Thursday, April 9, 2026. We will be at the gym doors from 3:00-4:30 handing out bags of non-perishables and toiletries. Anyone is welcome to come! Pantry dates are typically every other Thursday. If possible, please return any reusable bags that have been given to you through the pantry so we can continue to utilize those for groceries.
If you are interested in donating to the pantry, we are always collecting food, toiletries and cleaning supplies! Please drop off at the main office and let them know it is for the pantry. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Hahn at Laura.Hahn@HCPS.org or HDG High school at 410-939-6600.
Have a great evening!
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This week the food pantry will be open Thursday, March 26, 2026. We will be at the gym doors from 3:00-4:30 handing out bags of non-perishables and toiletries. Anyone is welcome to come! Pantry dates are typically every other Thursday. If possible, please return any reusable bags that have been given to you through the pantry so we can continue to utilize those for groceries.
If you are interested in donating to the pantry, we are always collecting food, toiletries, and cleaning supplies! Please drop off at the main office and let them know if it is for the pantry. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Hahn at Laura.Hahn@HCPS.org or HDG High school at 410-939-6600.
