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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.
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from the Desk of principal hornbeck
December, 2025
I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievement of our PTO’s BeeFit fundraiser. Thanks to your generosity, support, and the enthusiasm of our students, over $38,000 was raised to support vital programs. PTO dollars fund all of the school supplies for each student for the whole year and the winter teacher wish list. This fundraising accomplishment reflects the strength and commitment of our HHA family, and I couldn’t be prouder. Of course, as many of you know, this success didn’t come without its price—at least for me! For meeting the fundraising goal, I wore a sort-of-new, just-for-the-occasion white three-piece suit with a number of accessories and had 50 gallons of brightly-colored slime poured over me in front of our cheering students. While it was absolutely freezing (and many of our teachers seemed to enjoy it a little too much), seeing the joy and laughter on our students’ faces made every chilly second worth it. What a memorable way to celebrate such an outstanding achievement!
As we gather this holiday season, I’m reminded of the importance of gratitude, love and togetherness. Our HHA community truly embodies these values every day, and I am so thankful for each of you, our dedicated teachers, hardworking staff, supportive families, and incredible students, who make HHA a special place. In the spirit of the season, I’ll leave you with this quote by Maya Angelou: “I sustain myself with the love of family.” Thank you for being an amazing extended family and for filling our school with so much love and support. Wishing you and yours a joyful and peaceful holiday!
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