BAHS News & Updates

The Harford County College and Career Fair is your opportunity to explore life after high school. Meet with representatives from leading colleges, industries, and military organizations—all in one place. New schools and businesses are being added regularly! Over 90 colleges, government agencies, businesses and organizations are already planning to attend!

CLICK HERE to see who will be there!

On Tuesday, October 14 from 5 pm-6 pm, BAHS School Counselors will be hosting a post-secondary informational session for all families at BAHS.

Did you know that 333 BAHS students earned at least 1 passing AP Exam score last year earning them College Credit? That's over 77% of all AP students! In total, BAHS students had passing scores on 621 AP Exams last school year!

Now is the time to REGISTER for AP Exams that will take place in May of 2026. Use the link below to register BEFORE Friday, November 7th!

Remember....AP Exams for Seniors & Juniors are FREE! You still must register though.

• Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.
• Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence.
• When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating.
• Students who miss more than 3 days of school per month can fall behind, with a gap of 1-2 years’ worth of learning compared to their peers.
• As of today, 168 BAHS Students are considered Chronically Absent (attendance rate < 90%)

You can always check your student's attendance on HAC by clicking the "Attendance" tab as shown below:

Mark your calendars for this Saturday, October 11th at 3 PM for the 3rd Annual Harford Classic Marching Band Competition hosted at Bobcat Stadium! Numerous Bands from across the state will be performing!

📘 Yearbook Alert!

The 2025–2026 Bel Air High School Yearbook is now on sale for just $75 — that’s a $5 savings if you order by October 24th!

🎁 Special Offer:

Personalize your yearbook cover and score FOUR FREE ICONS — but hurry, this is a limited-time offer!

📦 Seniors who pay in full will have their yearbook shipped directly home for free, and underclassmen can have theirs shipped for just $11.

Who doesn’t love Texas Roadhouse Rolls and Honey Butter! 😊

Please consider supporting the BAHS NHS by buying $5 coupons for a dozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls just in time for your holiday meals! You receive a coupon to be turned in at Fallston Texas Roadhouse anytime you want to pick up fresh baked rolls and butter. The BAHS NHS Fundraiser runs from Oct 1st to Oct 31st, and coupons will be distributed beginning of November. Funds raised are used to support families and non-profits in our community.

Students can stop by Room A 221 to place an order with Mrs. Burstein.

Do you have a Middle School student or know a Middle School student that may be interested in the BioMed program at BAHS? We will be hosting an informational session about the Bio Medical Sciences Program on October 16, 2025 at 6 PM.

If you haven’t completed the ONLINE application to determine eligibility for free and reduced-cost meals, you can do so by clicking THIS LINK. A copy of the application is also attached and is required to qualify for free and reduced-cost meals. *Eligible students may also be eligible for a free device protection plan, which covers damage to devices and chargers, and free credit bearing courses at Harford Community College.* In addition, we are still required by law to notify parents and guardians when your child's food balance is getting low in MySchoolBucks. You can set your own notification directly in MySchoolBucks to be notified if your child's account balance for the cafeteria is getting low to avoid receiving communications from HCPS when your account reaches $2.60 or is below $0. This, and other important information from the Food and Nutrition office can be found throughout the school year via the "Menus" button on hcps.org.

BAHS Offices are open Monday through Friday from 7 AM until 3 PM.