Harford County Public Schools announced today the sudden death of Board of Education President Dr. Leonard D. Wheeler. Teri Kranefeld, manager of communications for HCPS, made the announcement in the following email sent to employees Wednesday morning, less than 36 hours after Wheeler presided over a school board meeting held Monday night. “HCPS Family – […]
Harford County Public Schools Cuts of 66 Classroom and Related Positions Take Effect; 34 of 54 Schools Impacted
With a new school year underway, cuts made to teaching positions over the summer break are now in effect at most Harford County public schools. Cuts to 66 classroom and related positions were approved in June by the Harford County Board of Education in order to provide salary increases to all school employees, with school-specific […]
Harford County Public Schools Raises Admission Prices for High School Athletic Games
Harford County Public Schools has raised the price of admission to high school athletic games, beginning with this school year. A recent announcement on the school system’s Web site noted only that prices had “changed”, but in response to questions by The Dagger, Teri Kranefeld, manager of communications for HCPS, explained that ticket prices were […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Sept. 10: New Facilities for Havre de Grace High, Youth’s Benefit Elementary Added to Proposed FY 14 Capital Budget Request
Harford Schools Superintendent Robert Tomback is expected to recommend that both Havre de Grace High School and Youth’s Benefit Elementary School be replaced with modern facilities, and that some funding for the multi-year projects be included in the schools’ capital funding request for next year. Tomback’s recommendation to the Harford County Board of Education is […]
“The Harford Edge” September 7: Navy SEAL Gag Orders and Government Secrets with Author W. Craig Reed
The U.S. Department of Defense is threating to prosecute a former Navy SEAL for disclosing classified information about the Osama Bin Laden raid. Get the inside story on gag orders and government secrets from author W. Craig Reed, our guest this week on “The Harford Edge.” A former submariner and Navy diver, Reed operated with […]
Newly Elected HCEA President Burbey Hopes to Temper Firebrand Reputation and Mend Fences to Improve Harford Schools
Former Aberdeen Middle School teacher Ryan Burbey acknowledges the firebrand reputation he earned advocating for teachers and teacher pay. As the newly elected head of the Harford County teachers’ union, Burbey says he hopes to adopt a more moderate approach and repair relationships with local officials to help improve Harford County Public Schools. In late […]
“The Harford Edge” August 31: The Proposed Center for the Arts with Executive Director Sallee Filkins
The arts can enrich community life, generate economic activity and help improve student achievement. Get an update on the proposed Harford County Center for the Arts with our guest, Executive Director Sallee Filkins, on “The Harford Edge” Friday, August 31th on WAMD Radio 970 AM. Also on “The Harford Edge”, we’ll talk about the news […]
Harford County Public Schools Details Security Measures in Wake of Perry Hall HS Shooting
Following the Aug. 27 shooting at Perry Hall High School in Baltimore County, Teri Kranefeld, manager of communications for Harford County Public Schools provided the following list of school building safety measures currently in place in HCPS. The list is followed by a statement on the shootings from U.S. Rep. Andy Harris. 1. Each school […]
