Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy
Hampstead Hill Academy is a PreK through 8th grade Baltimore City public charter school. Our school is ranked Number 1 in City Schools in elementary and middle school grades. HHA’s elementary grades are ranked in the 94th percentile in the State of Maryland, and our middle grades are ranked in the 98th percentile in the State of Maryland. For the 2025 school year, Hampstead Hill Academy received a 5-star rating on the Report Card from the Maryland State Department of Education click here. Read More Here.
from the Desk of principal hornbeck
August, 2026
Dear HHA Families,
I hope you’ve enjoyed a relaxing and refreshing summer and that these final days continue to bring plenty of time with family and friends. It’s hard to believe we’re already preparing for another school year! While summer isn’t quite over yet, our teachers and staff are back in the building this week planning, preparing classrooms, and getting everything ready to welcome our students and families back to HHA. There’s always something special about the start of a new school year, and we’re excited about what’s ahead for 2026–2027. The first day of school is Monday, August 24th.
Before then, we hope you’ll join us for our annual Meet Your Teacher on Friday, August 21st, from 9 am to 11 am. It’s a great opportunity for students to see their classrooms, meet their teachers, and get excited about the first day of school. Homeroom assignments will be posted and shared on Thursday, August 20th.
As you begin getting ready, I also have a few resources and reminders to share. I recorded a short Welcome Back Video Message with a few thoughts about the year ahead, and I hope you’ll take a moment to watch:
A Video Message from Principal Hornbeck
Our updated 2026–2027 HHA Family Handbook is also now available. Whether you’re returning to HHA or joining us for the first time, I encourage you to browse through it before the school year begins. As a reminder, HHA is a cell phone-free school beginning on Day 1. We’re proud that HHA’s successful implementation of our cell phone-free policy has even been highlighted as a model for schools across Maryland. Check out this article from the Baltimore Banner. You’ll also want to review our School Uniform Information as you prepare. Every student will receive an annual HHA T-shirt at the beginning of the school year, and additional school shirts will be available for purchase on the school’s webstore shortly.
Finally, one of the easiest ways to stay connected throughout the year is by subscribing to our HHA Parent Calendar. Important school dates, family events, school closures, conferences, and other activities will be added throughout the year, so we encourage every family to subscribe.
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A lot is happening behind the scenes this week, and the energy in the building is already beginning to grow. Before we know it, the hallways will be full again, but for now, enjoy these final days of summer. We cannot wait to see you at Meet Your Teacher on August 21st and to welcome our students back for the first day of school!
Until then, be well,
Matt Hornbeck
Principal Hampstead Hill Academy
