The school was founded in 1885 in the border area of Punjab by a leading businessman and philanthropist Shri Rai Gopi Mal Honorary Magistrate in the sacred memory of his late son Shri Harbhagwan. It was converted into Model School in 1962. Year 1983 was a turning period in the history of this institution when its management was taken over by DAV College Managing Committee New Delhi. The school was re-named as H.M.DAV Public School. The co-educational school is moving ahead under the expert guidance and cutting edge stewardship of Principal and Manager Dr. Pushpinder Walia.

As the Principal of the school, I feel honoured and privileged to be part of an educational institution where every stakeholder is a learner and every day is an opportunity to learn and discover. We look at ourselves as a community of learners, where everyone learns including our teachers, parents & staff. We help create a school where parents are welcome at anytime, students are engaged in meaningful learning and the staff members are valued and appreciated for their efforts.Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it TODAY’.