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Welcome back and Happy 2026! It's hard to believe, but we are almost halfway through the 2025-2026 school year! Both Marking Period 2 and Semester 1 end next Friday, January 16.

Next week, most classes (except for a few CTE courses) will have Semester 1 exams (see schedule in the next news item). It's important that students study hard and prepare for the Semester 1 exams; they count as 10% of the overall grade for Semester 1.

Semester 1 Grades are calculated as:

Marking Period 1 (45%) + Marking Period 2 (45%) + Semester 1 Exam (10%)

**Note: Courses without Semester 1 exams will have Semester 1 grades calculated by Marking Period 1 (50%) + Marking Period 2 (50%).

Once Semester 1 Grades are completed, those grades and 1/2 credits will be updated on your student's transcript and will impact their GPA and QPA.

Students who do not successfully earn the 1/2 Credit for a course in Semester 1, will need to participate in the Extended Day Learning Program to recover that 1/2 credit. Our school team will reach out to students who will need to participate in this program.

If you have any questions about grading, don't hesitate to reach out to your student's teachers or school counselor.

See the file linked below for the Semester 1 exam schedule.

This year, 122 teachers across BCPS earned the National Board Certification in their content area. Of those 122, FOUR were Hereford High School teachers!!

Congrats to Ms. Erline, Ms. Looney, Mr. Fellows, and Ms. Wischhusen! If you student has them as a teacher, be sure to tell them congrats!

Previously awarded National Board Certified Teachers at HHS are: Mr. Causarano, Ms. Coburn, Ms. Houseknecht, Mr. Imhoff, Mr. Seergae, and Ms. Wisnom.

Below is a copy of the BCPS Press Release listing all 122 teachers who earned the National Board Certification.

The Class of 2029 is excited to announce that we will be hosting a popcorn fundraiser from Monday, January 12th at 12pm start time through Friday, January 16th at 12pm.

This is a four-day fundraiser only, so we encourage you to take advantage of this limited window to support our students. All proceeds will go directly toward funding class activities and events throughout the school year including homecoming, proms, etc.

Participation is quick and easy. Simply clink the link below to place your order. We encourage you to share the fundraiser with friends and family to help us reach our goals.

https://popup.doublegood.com/event/391d07d4-df8d-11f0-ab3c-675cf5987019

Thank you for your continued support of Hereford High School and our Class of 2029. Your generosity truly makes a difference!

As part of schoolwide literacy push, Ms. Houseknecht and Ms. Duvall have created the Hereford READS Book Club. This school wide initiative is designed to engage students in reading books for fun. Joining a book club is voluntary for students. Each book club is led by an HHS teacher, and students will have an opportunity to join a book club based on which book interests them. You can click the link below to learn more about this awesome program!

The PE online store will be open January 5th through January 25th for anyone who needs to purchase a PE, Weight Training, or Team Sports shirt for second semester or a replacement shirt.

Please be sure to place your order within this window to ensure you are prepared for class.

Online PE Shirt Link

Click the link below for the latest news and updates from our world class School Counseling team!

Click the document linked below for career related updates and field trip information from Mr. Baier, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Kovack.

As we begin a new year, it’s a great time to focus on mental health and overall well-being for both caregivers and children. Simple habits like maintaining a consistent routine, practicing gratitude, and setting realistic goals can help reduce stress and promote emotional balance. Encourage open conversations about feelings at home and remind your student that it’s okay to ask for help when needed. A healthy mind supports a healthy life—let’s make mental wellness a priority in 2026!

Check out these quick reads on supporting your student:

Love and Rules: Children Need Both to Thrive

Three Ways Stress Can Affect Teens and How to Cope - Center for Parent and Teen Communication

Register here for January 21st Parent Lunch & Learn 12:30pm or Dine & Learn 6:30pm: Lunch & Learn Registration Form: School Year 2025-2026 The topic on January 21st is ‘How to Respond to Problem Behaviors at Home’.

Upcoming Parent University Events: Parent U Schedule of Events Online.pdf

Hereford blankets are available for purchase. They are waterproof, warm, and wearable. Use as a blanket or wearable with hood, including for those bad weather games and practices. Blankets are 55x48". Text 410-404-8321 for local pick up. Blankets are $65 a piece or 2 for $120.

Friday, January 16 - End of MP2, Schools Close 3 Hrs Early For Students

Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed - Schools & Offices Closed

Email: rcovert@bcps.org
Website: https://herefordhs.bcps.org/
Location: 17301 York Road, Parkton, MD, USA
Phone: 443-809-1905