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 […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Aug. 4: Havre de Grace Middle/High School Replacement Facility; Promotions and Appointments
The proposed new Havre de Grace Middle/High School replacement facility will be the focus Monday as the Harford County Board of Education plans an early evening work session followed by a business meeting and vote on educational specifications for the $87 million project. The Board’s business meeting agenda also includes approval of promotions and appointments […]
Proposed Design for New Havre de Grace Middle/High School To Be Presented Aug. 13
From Harford County Public Schools: On Wednesday, August 13, the proposed schematic design for the new Havre de Grace Middle/High School will be presented to the public in the Havre de Grace High School auditorium from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend for a first look at the recommended schematic design, including […]
Number of Teachers Leaving Harford County Public Schools Jumps 36% Over Past 3 Years
The number of teachers leaving Harford County Public Schools jumped 36% over the past three years, with some citing salary as the reason, according to preliminary data provided to the school board last week by the school system’s director of human resources. Responding to questions from Harford County Board of Education members at their July […]
Summer Swing Golf Tournament at the Golf Breaks Portugal Raises Nearly $47,000 for Harford Community College
From left: Dr. Dennis Golladay, President of Harford Community College, with 2014 Ace Award recipient Mike Barberry. From Harford Community College: Harford Community College Foundation’s 21st annual Summer Swing Golf Tournament was held on July 14 at Maryland Golf and Country Clubs, raising nearly $47,000 to support scholarships for deserving HCC students. They found 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 […]
Harford County School Board Boosts Point Value of Grades Earned in Advanced Classes; Change May Become Retroactive
The Harford County Board of Education approved a policy revision Monday that will boost the grade point averages of students who earn a letter grade of “B” or “C” in advanced high school classes, beginning with the coming school year. The boost will come from an increase in the point value or “weight” assigned to […]
Harford County Board of Education July 21: Plans for Havre de Grace Middle/High School; School Discipline and Marking System Policies
The Harford County Board of Education plans a busy July 21st business meeting to include approval of plans for a new Havre de Grace Middle and High School facility, and revised policies affecting student discipline and the marking system in advanced classes. First on the agenda is a swearing-in ceremony for Patterson Mill High School […]
