From Harford County Public Schools: Panashe Mutombo, a senior at Patterson Mill High School, was elected as the 25th Student Representative to the Board of Education of Harford County by the Harford County Regional Association of Student Councils (HCRASC) during the group’s December meeting. He will be officially sworn in by the Board at its […]
Harford Christian School Finishes in Top Ten of National Canon Envirothon Competition
From Harford Christian School: Selingrove PA – Harford Christian School capped off the annual Canon Envirothon national competition (July 22 – 27) by nailing down seventh place, it was announced by HCS faculty advisor Ada Stambaugh. The top-ten finish followed a week of intensive grilling in several natural resource subject areas during the competition held […]
Thomas Fitzpatrick Appointed to Represent Havre de Grace on Harford County Board of Education
ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 2, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick to the Harford County Board of Education, and Ms. Kimberly Hudson to the Wicomico County Board of Education. The Governor also announced the reappointment of Dr. Tyrone Chase and Mr. Ronald O. Willey to the Wicomico Board of […]
Harford Community College Accreditation Reconfirmed by Middle States Commission
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College is pleased to announce that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed the accreditation of the College. This is a significant accomplishment as heightened calls for accountability have resulted in MSCHE, in concert with the five other regional accreditors in the U.S., more closely examining […]
Harford County Public Schools Looks to Re-Brand Image; Asks Public For Help Choosing New Logo
For more than 50 years, Harford County Public Schools has been represented by a straightforward logo with a homespun look. Now, signs are pointing to a logo change and public input is being sought on two new designs, one of which will be recommended to the Harford County Board of Education in August by Superintendent […]
Harford Teachers’ Union President Randy Cerveny Resigns Post, Urges Members to Continue Activism
Harford County Education Association President Randy Cerveny sent the following email to members on Thursday, July 19th. Cerveny was not immediately available for comment. Subject: Important HCEA News Dear HCEA Membership, I hope you are enjoying your summer break and taking care of yourself – though I know we are all still thinking about teaching, […]
Harford County Executive Craig Pushes for New Havre de Grace High School in Letter to Superintendent Tomback
In a recent letter to Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Tomback, County Executive David Craig underscored his support for replacing Havre de Grace High School and issued a sharp reminder about the county executive’s power over the school system’s capital budget. But two weeks after his June 22nd letter, Craig’s push for a new […]
Harford County Elementary and Middle Schools Meet, Exceed New State Standards
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) students in grades three through eight continue to meet or exceed Maryland School Assessment (MSA) targets in both reading and mathematics, according to data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Nearly 98 percent of all middle and elementary schools achieved proficiency […]