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I would like to give all of our parents/guardians a BIG shout out for making sure that your students are here on time and ready to learn each and every day. I know it's not always easy to motivate teenagers to get out of bed and get to school on time every day, but you folks are doing a great job! This year, our attendance rates, chronic absenteeism rates, and tardiness rates are off to a great start, so thank you for your support!

If you would like additional support for your student in terms of attendance or achievement, don't hesitate to reach out to their assigned counselor, administrator, or our PPW Mr. Jim Eichelburg.

It was another awesome spirit week! The hallway decorations were great, and there was lots of participation in the spirit theme days. We are looking forward to the Football game vs. Overlea tonight and the dance tomorrow night!

A big thank you goes out to the students in SGA, SGA advisors, Class Officers, Class Advisors for all of their efforts in planning and implementing the Spirit Week.

It’s time to order AP exams! All students interested in ordering an AP exam must register and pay (if applicable) for their exams by November 3, 2025.

BCPS will cover the exam fee costs for 11th and 12th grade students who have met CCR status, are enrolled in the AP course, and are taking the AP exam for the first time. 11th and 12th grade students can check their CCR Status in Focus.

All 9th and 10th grade students will need to pay for the AP exams they elect to take.

Please see the linked flyers for registration directions, payment details, and important links:

· AP Exam Registration and Payment Details for Parents

· AP Exam Registration and Payment Directions for Students

Please contact our AP Coordinator, Ms. Jen Houseknecht, at jhouseknecht2@bcps.org with any questions regarding exam registration.

Please contact our SSD Coordinator, Ms. Shellie Powers, at spowers@bcps.org with any questions regarding testing accommodations.

Last week, the For Our Troops Club hosted an event to honor the legacies of Norman "Wally" Anderson and Joshua Snyder. They were Hereford graduates who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting our country.

To learn more about the Anderson-Snyder Memorial Fund, click the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/RobynandNorm

Our Aviation Program lab recently upgraded with several new flight simulators! Below are photos of them being used by the students in our Private Pilot class.

The Bulls on Parade is a way for us to celebrate the wonderful things happening in our classrooms and clubs/organizations. All of the recognitions were made by the staff at HHS. Click the PDF before to learn more about our awesome students!

See the document below for details about the HHS Winter Sports Registration Process.

The PSAT administration at Hereford High School will be on Thursday, October 23. The test will be given to students in 10th and 11th grade. Like last year, the PSAT and SAT are digital exams instead of paper based exams. As such, it is crucial for students to come prepared with their fully charged Chromebook device and a charger to ensure uninterrupted access during the exam.

Below are some links to help your student feel ready for success on the PSAT.

Please consider participating in the 2026 Community Scholarship Program at Hereford High School. The Community Scholarship Program gives the Hereford community the opportunity to recognize Hereford High School students who carry the traditions of excellence in the classroom, athletics and community service.

If you are interested in acknowledging excellence in the community, please complete this form

2026 Community Scholarship Program Questionnaire

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.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about the devastating effects of bullying and promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent it.

Rude Vs. Mean Vs. Bullying: Defining The Differences | HuffPost Life

Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy · StopBullying.Gov

Resources for parents about bullying: My Child is Being Bullied | Bullying Resources for Parents

Bullying help chat line: Bullying Help | STOMP Out Bullying™ HelpChat Crisis Line

Below is a flyer for a program called "What to do During a Traffic Stop". It's a free program that provides mock traffic stops for ALL drivers and passengers of ALL ages. It's on Thursday, October 30 from noon to 4pm at Security Square Mall

BCPS High School Students have access to Google Additional Services, including YouTube, Google Earth, Google Maps, Google News, and Google Translate. Due to recent changes in the Google License Agreement, parents have the ability to opt-out of their student having access to those services. If a parent opts out of one or all of these services, the student will lose access to them automatically, and remain deactivated through their high school career. To opt-out and remove your student's access, parents should log into Focus and complete the form.

Friday, October 17 - Schools Closed for Students and Teachers

Monday, October 20 - No School for Students, Professional Development for Teachers

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