OUR SCHOOL MISSION
The mission of Harford Hills Elementary School is to prepare all students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century within a safe, orderly, and optimum learning environment that promotes academic excellence, encourages active lifelong learning, and produces respectful, responsible citizens that care about others and their changing world.
June
10 (T) - 5th Grade Farewell Ceremony
12 (TH) - PreK Last Day of School
13 (F) - School Closes 3 Hrs Early for Students
16 (M) - School Closes 3 Hrs Early for Students - Last Day of School
Report Cards in FOCUS at 4:00 pm
BCPS 2025 - 2026 School Year Calendar
https://www.bcps.org/calendars/elementary_calendar#:~:text=2025%2D2026%20School%20Calendar
Please take a moment to review the supply list below for the upcoming school year. If your family needs any assistance with obtaining school supplies, we are here to help. Please donβt hesitate to reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Becky Meiller, at rmeiller2@bcps.org . She is happy to connect you with resources and support.
Our Fifth Grade Farewell Celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 10th at 9:15 a.m. We are so excited to honor and celebrate our amazing fifth-grade students as they prepare to take their next big step! In order to ensure a safe and organized event, all guests must pre-register and submit a valid photo ID. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you and your child. It will be a morning filled with pride, joy, and lasting memories!
Celebrations
We would like to remind you that BCPS policy mandates that schools hold food-free celebrations. Please refrain from sending your child to school with any edible snacks or treats for the class, as they will not be distributed. Thank you for your cooperation in adhering to BCPS Wellness Policy 5470.
Breakfast
In accordance with BCPS Wellness Policy 5470, Office of Health Services, and Food and Nutrition Services, students should not be bringing breakfast from home or outside restaurants/drive-thrus to be consumed at school. Free breakfast is provided to all students upon arrival; for the health and safety of our students and staff only provided items are to be eaten in the classroom for breakfast. Additionally, specialty drinks such as shakes, frozen beverages, smoothies, and the like are not permitted and should be consumed by students prior to school arrival. We appreciate your cooperation!
Lunch
We understand that there are times that a student may forget their lunch; in these circumstances lunch is available in the cafeteria or you may bring the childβs lunch box to the office. At an appropriate time your student will be contacted by our staff to pick up their lunch. To avoid disruption and adhere to policy standards, no student lunch deliveries or drop-offs of take-out, fast food, specialty drinks, etc. should occur.
Water Bottles
Students continue to be permitted to carry water bottles during the school day; please note that they should contain water only. No flavors, energy drinks, soda, or juices are permitted. For safety reasons no glass bottles (even in rubberized coverings), and to prevent spills all water bottles should have a top that fully closes.
This summer, the school system will offer camps in visual arts, dance, instrumental music, songwriting, and musical theatre. New this year, all camps will feature a focus on introducing students to creative careers; a new counselor-in-training option for students entering Grades 11-12 next school year; and limited funding to support camp costs for students who attend Community Schools. All camps will cost $182 per student.
The programs are open to students entering Grades 5-12 in the 2025-2026 school year, except for the visual arts summer program, which will accept students entering Grades 3-12. All camps, except for the BCPS Broadway Theatre Connection, will be held at Nottingham Middle School, 5210 King Ave., Rosedale 21237. The musical theatre camp will be held at George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology, 938 York Rd., Towson 21204.
Registration
Link: https://www.bcps.org/curriculum/literacy_and_humanities/integrated_arts/summer_camps
Registration for the camps usually fills quickly. Enrollment priority will be given to current BCPS students and children of BCPS staff. Bus transportation is available. Fee waivers are available for students who do not have permanent or adequate housing.
BCPS Parent University FACEtime E-Newsletter
Parent University is offered through the BCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement, which we affectionately call FACE! We provide tools and resources to BPCS families to support learning at home. In the past, before social-distancing, one of the ways we offered these resources was through in-person workshops hosted by community members and schools. We also have a large collection of online resources that are available as we navigate through this incredibly unique time in our lives. We hope you enjoy what we have to share. Click the E-Newsletter image to access the latest version.
Additional Resources
Contact Us
- Lisa Balmages, Principal - lbalmages@bcps.org
- Tammi Coit, Assistant Principal - tcoit@bcps.org
School Hours: 8:35 (arrival) - 3:35 (dismissal)
- Kim Cincotta, Administrative Secretary - kcincotta@bcps.org
- Kori James, Office Secretary - kjames8@bcps.org
Website: https://harfordhillses.bcps.org/
Location: 8902 Old Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234
Phone:(443) 809-5236