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 […]
Ring Factory Elementary Named 2012 National Blue Ribbon School
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford’s Ring Factory Elementary School was today announced as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Ring Factory Elementary is one of just 10 public and private schools in the state and 269 in the nation to receive this prestigious distinction for students […]
Samy: Back to School Supplies Party at Edgewood Boys and Girls Club on Friday
From Mildred M. Samy: IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. The children have returned to school. It is time to further nurture them. Because of the recession and the loss of jobs; many children will be lacking school supplies and clothes for school. M.O.M.S. (Daughters) of Maryland, the Boys and Girls Club, Daphne and […]
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 […]
Harford Friends School to Open at New Location in Forest Hill
From Harford Friends School: Students at Harford Friends School will begin the 2012-2013 school year at the new Forest Hill location on Wednesday, September 5, with an 8 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Joined by faculty, staff, parents, and board members, the children will gather outside the entrance to formally open the doors to the new school […]
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 […]
Harford County Public Schools Issues Bus Routes, Safety Reminders for 2012-13 School Year That Begins August 27
From Harford County Public Schools: Ensuring a safe environment when transporting students to and from school is a top priority of Harford County Public Schools (HCPS). As the start of the new school year quickly approaches, it is important to take a moment to review safety rules and procedures concerning school buses. Motorists are reminded […]
Harford School Board Faces Weighty Decisions Following Public Hearing on Capital Priorities
A public hearing on capital budget priorities for Harford County Public Schools drew a standing room only crowd on Monday, with advocates calling for the Harford County Board of Education to build replacement facilities at Havre de Grace High School and Youth’s Benefit Elementary School in Fallston. Among the advocates were elected officials with the […]
