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We are now getting into historically the snowiest portion of the winter, and I just wanted to take a minute to remind everyone about the BCPS/HHS plans for snow days.

The first three inclement weather snow days will be traditional snow days where students are off of school. However, after those three days, any additional inclement weather closure days will be held as virtual instruction days. All virtual instruction snow days will be operating on a 2-hour delay bell schedule. To be prepared for this possibility, during the winter, students should be taking their devices and chargers home each day.

Linked below is a 1-pager about virtual snow days that also includes the bell schedule. Teachers will also have virtual snow day information located on their class Schoology pages.

Also, linked below is a video from BCPS regarding inclement weather decisions.

Congrats to the 184 students who had perfect attendance for Marking Period 2!! What an impressive feat! That's over 15% of our students who were here every day and ready to learn. This week they received perfect attendance certificates in their homeroom. A big shoutout to those students and their families!

HHS was once again awarded the AP School Honor Roll designation. This recognition is given to schools who have students that earn high scores on AP exams while the AP program continues to increase participation schoolwide. Last year, 84.6% of our students who took an AP exam scored 3 or higher on an AP exam, and we had a 4.3% increase in participation in the AP program.

A big shoutout goes out to our students, AP teachers, and Ms. Houseknecht, our AP Coordinator!!

Congrats to Max Wodka (10th grade) and Hannah Lear (12th grade) for being recognized by the Timonium/Hereford Optimist Club as part of Youth Appreciation Week. Max and Hannah were recognized because of their character, academic success and contributions to our community. They are both stellar representatives of the phenomenal students we have at Hereford High!

Brillig is now accepting literary works for their SY25-26 edition. Brillig is a student-run literary magazine that produces a physical booklet each year filled with selected works of prose and poetry written by the students. Its pages decorated with photography, illustration, and digital artwork, Brillig displays the talented work of Hereford students across all mediums. In the Spring, Brillig hosts a launch party where featured students read aloud, celebrating the accomplishment of publishing their work. This launch party is open to all members of the Hereford community, so look out for more information in May.

Click the link below to submit a work for the publication. See Ms. Stuller with any questions.

Submission Form

Congratulations to the Girls and Boys Indoor Track & Field Teams for winning the BCPS County Championship this week! Both teams had impressive performances at the Fifth Regiment Armory.

Congrats to the following students for podium finishes:

Laylah Kamara-Ensor - 1st - 500 Meter

Dempsey Nelson - 1st - 800 Meter, 1st - 1600 Meter, 1st - 3200 Meter

Kylie Jacobson - 2nd - 800 Meter

Charlie Brill - 3rd - 1600 Meter, 2nd - 3200 Meter

Girls 4x200 Meter Relay Team - 1st Place

Girls 4x400 Meter Relay Team - 1st Place

Girls 4x800 Meter Relay Team - 1st Place

Eliza Fox - 1st - High Jump

Maddie Drylie - 2nd - Pole Vault

Belinda Wines - 2nd - Pole Vault

Ben Wheeler - 1st - 300 Meter, 1st - 500 Meter

Eli Aitken - 1st - 800 Meter, 1st - 1600 Meter, 1st - 3200 Meter

Boys 4x200 Meter Relay Team - 2nd Place

Boys 4x800 Meter Relay Team - 2nd Place

Richard Wang - 1st - Pole Vault

Corban Jones - 3rd - Pole Vault

You can see full results from the meet at the link below.

The HHS Varsity Boys Wrestling Team has an 8-0 Regular Season record going into this week. They recently won the Franklin Tournament Championship of 12 Teams (with All 14 Starters placing Top 4 in their weight class), and the team placed 4th at the Winters Mill Tournament of 15 Teams. Senior Captains, Andy Burton & Adam Keever have both earned their 100th Win this season. Junior Captain, Connor Cline was the Tournament Champion at both events mentioned above.

The Girls Wrestling Team is 3-0-1 going into this week, and placed 6th of 15 Teams at the Eastern Tech Tournament, despite only entering 6 Wrestlers. Last year's County & Regional Champ, Junior Julia Abel, was the Eastern Tech Champ. Also, Annie Stutz & Mia Stevenson were both Tournament Finalists. The Girls will be back at it this Friday at the Patterson Mill Tournament!

The document beneath the pictures below has more pictures from the wrestling season.

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

Monday, February 16 - Presidents' Day, Schools & Offices Closed

Tuesday, February 17 - Lunar New Year, Schools & Offices Closed

Friday, February 20 - Schools Close 3 Hours for Students

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Website: https://herefordhs.bcps.org/
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Phone: 443-809-1905