Seriously. With the start of school around the corner, some area school systems are reportedly scrambling to fill vacancies, including Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford County public schools. HCPS was looking to fill 38 positions as of Thursday, according to Jillian Lader, the school system’s manager of communications. Pressed for specifics […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For July 2014
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities (936 permanent food service facilities and 957 temporary food service facilities). Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in July 2014: 7-Eleven Store #11633 1818 Emmorton Road Bel […]
2014-15 Harford County Public Schools Bus Schedules and Routes Released
From Harford County Public Schools: 2014-15 Harford County Public Schools Bus Schedules and Routes Released First day of school for grades K-12 is August 25, 2014 School bus schedules and routes for the 2014-15 school year for Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) have been released. The bus schedules are available on the HCPS website (www.hcps.org) […]
Harford County Public Schools Publishes Open House, Back to School Night Schedules for 2014-15 School Year
As the 2014-15 school year draws near, Harford County Public Schools has published individual school schedules for Open House, Back to School Night, and other kickoff activities. The first day of school in HCPS is Monday, August 25th for students in grades K – 12. See below for some important dates in August followed by […]
The Big Q: Is it Time to Forgive Ravens’ Running Back Ray Rice?
He said that his actions were “inexcusable”. He apologized publicly to his wife and all other victims of domestic violence, and talked about the pain of having to explain himself one day to his now 2-year-old daughter. He acknowledged letting down his teammates and fans. Is it time to forgive Ravens’ running back Ray Rice? […]
The Big Q: Should Harford County Government Take Over Residential Trash and Recycling Collection?
Against a backdrop of potential cost increases for trash disposal and recycling services, Harford County government is exploring whether to take over contracting for residential trash and recycling collection, a function that is now mostly accomplished by residents choosing their own service providers. In support of the takeover, county officials point to inefficiencies under the […]
Plans Unveiled for Replacement Havre de Grace Middle/High School; Computer Science Magnet Program Proposed
Harford County Public School officials recommended plans Monday for a combined facility to replace Havre de Grace Middle School and Havre de Grace High School, including a new Information Technology Computer Science Magnet Program at the high school. The latest available estimates put the cost at $72 million for construction and $87 million overall, including […]
2014 Maryland School Assessment Results for Harford County Public Schools
Results from the 2014 Maryland School Assessment (MSA) for elementary and middle school students were published online Friday, showing a drop in scores statewide. In a press release, State Superintendent Lillian Lowery explained the decline as a mismatch between the MSA and new state standards: “Our schools have fully implemented the new Maryland College and […]
