In the spotlight last week, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace high schools were recognized for outstanding student achievement in a national program to improve results on Advanced Placement Exams in math, science and English. Here’s a look at the 2013 Advanced Placement results for all subjects in each of the ten Harford County public high […]
Aberdeen High School Awarded National Math and Science Initiative “School of the Year;” Havre de Grace High Also Recognized for AP Results
From Harford County Public Schools: The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announced today that Aberdeen High School (AHS) has been selected as the “School of the Year” for its outstanding gains in student achievement. NMSI and Boeing, the local program sponsor, presented the award to Aberdeen students and faculty at a special celebration today […]
Maryland Parent Involvement Matters Award Nominations Open Until Jan. 31
From the Maryland State Department of Education: Know a parent who deserves statewide recognition for his or her work to improve public education? Nominate him or her today! The Maryland State Department of Education is currently accepting nominations for the Seventh Annual Maryland Parent Involvement Matters Award (PIMA) Program. The Maryland PIMA is an annual […]
National Math and Science Initiative Announces Aberdeen High School as School of the Year; Havre de Grace High Also Recognized for AP Results
From Harford County Public Schools: The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) will recognize Aberdeen High School, which serves families of the Aberdeen Proving Ground U.S. Army base, as “NMSI School of the Year” for its outstanding academic performance in the 2012-2013 school year. NMSI will also announce the annual results of its innovative comprehensive […]
Harford County Public Schools Updates 2013-14 School Calendar to Reflect Inclement Weather Make-Up Days Used as of January 13
From Harford County Public Schools: UPDATE TO SCHOOL CALENDAR; INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS USED Per the Board-approved calendar for this school year, as of today, Monday, January 13, 2014, the last day of school for students (K-11) is Friday, June 13, and for Pre-K students the last day is June 11. Below is the sequentially ordered […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Jan 13: Public Input Sessions on FY15 Budget, Student Transportation Study Results; Teachers’ Union Plans “Day of Action”
The Harford County Board of Education plans a number of public meetings on January 13th, starting at noon in Aberdeen with a public input session on the fiscal year 2015 budget, followed by another such session in Bel Air that is also the target of a “Day of Action” by the teachers’ union. The Board’s […]
Proposed Budget Increase for Harford Schools Quadruple the Forecast Increase in County Revenue for FY2015
Harford County Public Schools is set to request a $33 million funding increase from county government for the 2015 fiscal year, more than quadruple the amount that county government has predicted its overall revenue will rise next year. If the Board of Education adopts the operating budget request as recommended in December by Interim Superintendent […]
Burbey: “…County Executive Craig Must Live Up to His Small Government Mantra by First Holding Himself Accountable…”
From Harford County Education Association (HCEA) President Ryan Burbey: Much attention has been focused on the minimal increases over time in the budget for the Harford County Board of Education. Many have questioned why the Board of Education budget should increase amid slightly declining enrollment. County Executive Craig has attacked staffing at HCPS and argued […]
