Recently, Mr. Grant served as a proctor and question writer for the Presidential 1776 award. Mr. Grant served as a proctor at the Dallas Regional and then was selected as a proctor for the Presidential 1776 Award finals at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. The Presidential 1776 Award was conducted under the guidance of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education. Mr. Grant was previously awarded a Madison Fellowship in 2021. The finals hosted by Mario Lopez will air on CBS on June 30th at 8 p.m.
Interested in joining the Fallston Cougar Boosters for their annual Golf Outing?
Check out their website: https://fallstoncougarboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/ to register and for more information!
Check out their website: https://fallstoncougarboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/ to register and for more information!
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!
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!
Congratulations to Fallston’s own Mr. James Grant who was chosen to proctor the Presidential 1776 Awards in Dallas at the George W. Bush Presidential Center last weekend. This contest was open to all students in America. Five students from our region advanced to the National Championship at the Kennedy Center on June 9. The winning student will receive 150K for college (2nd--75K, 3rd --25K). The contest was sponsored by the Education Department and the James Madison Memorial Foundation along with EbscoED. It will be broadcast on TV this summer to coincide with our 250th Birthday.
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.
Due to a loss of power in the building we must cancel the show for this evening. We are very sorry and we will communicate re: tickets on Monday.
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.
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!
U.S. Service Academy Virtual Information Event -- April 21
Families of students interested in attending a United States Service Academy are invited to a free virtual information event hosted by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Representatives from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Army ROTC will be on hand to discuss what each academy offers, their admissions processes, and how the Congressional nomination process works.
Click here to register. If you have any questions, contact Senator Van Hollen's office at academynominations@vanhollen.senate.gov or (301) 545-1500.
The American Heart Association donated a full CPR training kit to Fallston HS yesterday as a way of supporting our hands-only CPR lesson and to replace our old kit that is worn out and rundown. CMW also had a kit donated. The hands-only CPR lesson is a part of Health I and Health II curriculum and so therefore, at some point in their high school careers, all students should have been taught CPR!
Are you a junior? Run for Student Member of the Board!
The SMOB represents HCPS students at Board of Education meetings and helps shape the future of education in Harford County. Applications are due March 10, 2026.
Did you know that HCPS has it's own Academic Challenge for all HCPS high schools? Check out Fallston's Academic Team and their latest competition: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLoejqNhFeKuKNUP5m0ZnAhGVJ5s0B5bzM
FHS had 14 seniors nominated for the 2026 Harford County Leading Women Award. The awards ceremony will take place on March 7, 2026. Congratulations Ladies!
Pictured in no particular order: Adeline Bogert, Rayna Chen, Alexandra Croucher, Kaylee Dillard, Campbell Foxx, Sara Frist , Kendall Haun, , Gabriella Murphy, Anna Newman, Olivia Parker , Ruby Reddel , Careina Row, Alexa Wilson (not pictured Emma Mitchell).
Pictured in no particular order: Adeline Bogert, Rayna Chen, Alexandra Croucher, Kaylee Dillard, Campbell Foxx, Sara Frist , Kendall Haun, , Gabriella Murphy, Anna Newman, Olivia Parker , Ruby Reddel , Careina Row, Alexa Wilson (not pictured Emma Mitchell).
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Fallston High School’s Senior Leadership Cohort traveled to Annapolis to tour the Maryland State House and see firsthand the innerworkings of our state legislature.
The tour was given by former FHS graduate, Page Program alum and now Board of Education of Harford County Member Liliana Norkaitis. Students were able to sit in on both House and Senate meetings and speak with a variety of local legislators throughout the day.
It was a valuable learning experience for everyone!
The tour was given by former FHS graduate, Page Program alum and now Board of Education of Harford County Member Liliana Norkaitis. Students were able to sit in on both House and Senate meetings and speak with a variety of local legislators throughout the day.
It was a valuable learning experience for everyone!
Take a look at what the night will offer!
Giveaways for ALL
Door Prizes for 10 lucky guests
50/50 Boards
Liquor Wheel
Awesome Raffle Baskets
Fantastic Silent Auction Items
Music by DJ Tyler Daniel
A Delicious Buffet Dinner by Atlantic Caterers
Includes Can Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Bottled Water & Coffee
* You are permitted to bring your own beer/seltzer/liquor. NO large coolers.
* Must be 21+ to attend
An event flyer is attached which includes all the details. Feel free to share with all your family and friends!! Get your table together, click the link below, and grab your tickets TODAY!!! You DO NOT want to miss out!!
https://fallstoncougarboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/363249
We really hope you ALL will join us on Saturday February 21, 2026!! Let's have a great night together while supporting our FHS student-athletes!!
Thank you for your support! GO COUGARS!!
Fallston Rec Basketball, Fallston HS Men's Basketball and Fallston HS Women's Basketball are joining forces to collect much needed items for the Harford Family House. There will be collection boxes set up at our various gym locations throughout the month of January. There will be several boxes outside of the gym if you should wish to donate.
We are collecting the following items:
Personal Care:
Tissues and Toilet Paper
Shampoo, Conditioner and Liquid Body Wash
Liquid Hand Soap
Men & Women’s Razors and Shave Gel
Men & Women’s Deodorant
Tampons
Toothpaste
Hand and Body Lotion
Band-Aids and First Aid Cream
First Aid Kits
Hoodie Sweatshirts
Meal Service:
Paper Towels, Paper Napkins
Aluminum Foil & Plastic Wrap
10 inch Paper or Plastic Dinner Plates
10-20 oz. Plastic Bowls
10-20 oz. Plastic or Paper Cups
Any donation is greatly appreciated. To learn more about the Harford Family House and their mission, please visit https://harfordfamilyhouse.org/
We are collecting the following items:
Personal Care:
Tissues and Toilet Paper
Shampoo, Conditioner and Liquid Body Wash
Liquid Hand Soap
Men & Women’s Razors and Shave Gel
Men & Women’s Deodorant
Tampons
Toothpaste
Hand and Body Lotion
Band-Aids and First Aid Cream
First Aid Kits
Hoodie Sweatshirts
Meal Service:
Paper Towels, Paper Napkins
Aluminum Foil & Plastic Wrap
10 inch Paper or Plastic Dinner Plates
10-20 oz. Plastic Bowls
10-20 oz. Plastic or Paper Cups
Any donation is greatly appreciated. To learn more about the Harford Family House and their mission, please visit https://harfordfamilyhouse.org/
The Choral and Orchestra Concerts scheduled for tonight are canceled. All impacted students have been emailed.
Orchestra is rescheduled for this Thursday December 18th at 6pm.
The Choral concert will have to be reschedule after the break. More to follow.
Reminder: Celebration of Excellence in Education Nominations Due Soon!
There’s still time to nominate an outstanding Harford County Public Schools employee for the 2026 Celebration of Excellence in Education!
Each year, HCPS honors employees who make a difference in the lives of our students. In addition to naming the 2026 Teacher of the Year, we will recognize exceptional staff in the following categories:
Assistant Principal, Custodian, Facilities, Food Services, Nurse, Psychologist, Pupil Personnel Worker, Safety and Security, School Counselor, Social Worker, Support Professional, and Office of Technology.
To nominate someone, visit www.hcps.org and click the Celebration of Excellence in Education banner on the homepage. You can also click here for the nomination form.
Nominations are due by January 6, 2026, so don’t delay—submit your nomination today!
Thank you for helping us recognize the incredible HCPS employees who go above and beyond every day.
Local businesses or community members interested in supporting this year’s program can contact joyce.jablecki@hcps.org for more information.
