At a meeting planned for April 22nd, the Harford County Board of Education will induct former HCPS spokesman Don Morrison into its Educator Hall of Fame. Also on the agenda is a wrap-up of the 2013 Maryland General Assembly session, including state budget and legislative action affecting the school system. The first order of business […]
Cross: “Can the School Staff Really Expect the Students to Achieve Any Learning Outcomes in that Kind of Environment?”
From Rosalie Cross, a concerned parent: This is a copy of an email I sent to various HCPS administration staff. I am forwarding it to you in hopes you can bring it to the attention of someone who can do something about it… I’m not certain who the correct person to make this decision is-but […]
Seven Harford County Public High Schools Among Most Rigorous in Nation
From Harford County Public Schools: The national high school challenge project, known as the “Challenge Index,” is compiled by The Washington Post each year. This year, seven of the 10 Harford County public high schools have been named on the list of the nation’s top schools. The Challenge Index identifies high schools that offer a […]
18 Harford County Residents Listed Among Boston Marathon Runners; HCPS Cancels D.C., APG Field Trips Following Bombing
At least 18 Harford County residents were among those listed as participants in the Boston Marathon, where two bombs went off Monday afternoon. According to the Boston Athletic Association’s web site, 13 of the local individuals completed the marathon, the last finishing just nine minutes before the first of the bombs detonated not far from […]
Bel Air Middle School 6th Grade Teacher Rebecca Gault to be Inducted into The National Teachers Hall of Fame; 1 of Top 5 Teachers in America
From Harford County Public Schools: Maryland teacher Mrs. Rebecca Gault was surprised at a special assembly held at 10:00 this morning at Bel Air Middle School. She learned that she was selected as one of the top five teachers in America and will be feted during a three-day induction into The National Teachers Hall of […]
State Superintendent Approves Three-Day Calendar Waiver for Harford County Public Schools
From Harford County Public Schools: Today, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lillian Lowery approved the request made by Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) for a three-day waiver of the 180-day school year requirement. HCPS has been closed a total of six days this school year, three days for Hurricane Sandy and three days for inclement […]
Harford County Board of Education Tables Vote on Ad Policy, Approves Policies on Memorials and Naming School Facilities
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Witnessed a check presentation from BGE’s Smart Energy Savers Program. […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda April 8: Advertising Policy; Ratification of Labor Agreement
At a business meeting set for April 8, the Harford County Board of Education plans to vote on policies that would expand advertising in schools, allow school facilities to be named after financial donors, and permit memorials on school grounds. Also at the Monday meeting, the Board is set to ratify a tentative labor agreement […]
