Wintry weather in recent days has forced school closings, activating scheduled make-up days that will shorten spring break for students and teachers in Harford County Public Schools. As a result of three recent closures, on January 29, February 5, and February 6, school will now be in session on April 14, 15, and 16. Harford […]
Councilman, Parents Urge Harford County Public Schools to Create Separate “North Harford Zone” for Weather-Related Closings
County Councilman Chad Shrodes, joined by parents in his North Harford district, are urging Harford County Public Schools to create a separate “North Harford Zone” for weather-related school closings and delays, similar to the Hereford Zone in Baltimore County Public Schools. Winter weather conditions that prompted the school system to close early today sparked creation […]
Harford Schools Scratch Pad: Board of Education Addresses Vexing Budget Decisions Affecting Students, Staff and Community
Another in an occasional series of analysis and observations following a meeting of the Harford County Board of Education: A recent Harford County Board of Education meeting featured vexing budget decisions affecting students, staff and the community at-large: Should class sizes be increased to give teachers a raise? Should unpopular pay-to-play fees be abolished, taking […]
George: New Board of Education Policies Impact Destination Imagination Programs in Harford County
From Doug and Sheila George, Destination Imagination Volunteer Team Managers at Bel Air High School: Dear Editor: We are writing as a follow up to our October 29, 2013 editorial regarding the impact of the new HCPS procedures on the Destination Imagination [DI] program in Harford County Public Schools. (Click to review the previous editorial […]
Harford County Public Schools Activates Inclement Weather Make-up Day; Schools Now in Session April 14
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools is CLOSED today, Wednesday, January 29. Employees CODE BLUE. Per the Board-approved calendar for this school year, as of today, the last day of school for students (K-11) is Friday, June 13, and for Pre-K students the last day is June 11. As an employee, should […]
Got A Stake In Harford County Public Education? Here’s A Chance To Do Something About It
Got a stake in public education? Here’s a chance to do something about it. For the first time this election year, voters living in each of Harford County’s six council districts can elect a representative to the school board. The filing deadline for qualified candidates is February 25th. The upcoming elections cap off a years-long […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Jan. 27: Approval of FY 2015 Operating Budget Request; Honors for All-State Musicians
The Harford County Board of Education plans a business meeting January 27th featuring approval of an operating budget request for the fiscal year 2015. The Board also plans to recognize the HCPS students chosen as Maryland All-State musicians for the current school year. First on the agenda, the Board will honor 19 student musicians who […]
White: Since 2008 Craig Gave Himself a 15% Raise, While Harford County Teachers Endure Years Without Even a Cost-of-Living Increase
From Ben White, Harford County Public School teacher: David Craig has gone on record many times talking about how difficult the times are and how we all must learn to do more with less. When he said this however he really didn’t mean we in the universal sense. He meant everyone but him. Since 2008 […]
