Harford County Public Schools is requesting families share their input on the possible use of virtual instruction during inclement weather for the 2025–2026 school year. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and is open through Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:45 p.m. Parents and guardians will need their child’s Student ID number, which can be found on report cards or progress reports. Click here to complete the survey.

2 months ago, Harford County Public Schools
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✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨

WJES families — We can’t wait to welcome you back and kick off an exciting new school year!

Date: Thursday, August 28th
See the flyer for details for time.

Come meet your child’s teacher, explore the classroom, and hear about all the amazing things we have planned this year. Let’s keep glowing — the world needs your shine!

2 months ago, William S. James Elementary School
WJES B2SN Flyer
👟 Back-to-School Shoe Reminder for PE Class! 👟
As you start your back-to-school shopping for supplies, clothes, and new shoes, here’s a helpful reminder to make sure your child is PE-ready! 😊

For safety and success in PE class, students need to wear:
✅ Running-type shoes
✅ Flat rubber soles
✅ Tie or Velcro closures
✅ Shoes that cover the whole foot

Check out the graphic to help guide your shopping. Thank you for supporting safe movement and active learning at WJES! 💛🖤
2 months ago, William S. James Elementary School
PE Shoe Graphic
Thank you to all the students, families, and staff who joined Ms. Farver and Ms. Stahm for a sweet treat on July 14 at Bruster's of Bel Air!. It was a joy to catch up, hear about your summer adventures, and see the smiling faces we’ve missed.!
3 months ago, Harford County Public Schools
Ms. Farver stands in front of the serving window with two students smiling from outside looking in.
Ms. Stahm smiles with three students while the students smile, sit at a red table, eating ice cream.
🦁🌟 Calling all our NEWEST Jaguars! 🌟🦁Get ready for some ROAR-ing fun! 🐾 Join us for a Kindergarten Playdate to meet new friends and teachers , and get a sneak peek at the WJES playground! 🏫💫When: August 23rd⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM📍 Where: WJES Playground! It's going to be a paw-some time full of laughter, smiles, and new beginnings! Don't forget to bring your playtime energy! 💥🎉 We can't wait to see all our little Jaguars there! 🐆❤️
3 months ago, William S. James Elementary School
Kindergarten Playdate
This summer, HCPS families can take advantage of free Parent Coaching through our partnership with Parent Guidance. The program offers regular sessions with a dedicated coach and expert content created by licensed therapists. Interested parents can get started going to https://cookcenter.info/coaching.
3 months ago, Harford County Public Schools
Promotional graphic for ParentGuidance.org featuring the message "Coaching for Parents – Coaching support is available all summer!" It includes an image of a smiling family, flip-flop graphics, a QR code, and a call to action: "Get started! Scan code or visit cookcenter.info/coaching."
Welcome to your new school website! Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the layout. And don't forget to download the new HCPS app in your device's app store. It's everything HCPS in your pocket!
3 months ago, Harford County Public Schools
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