From Harford County Public Schools: Due to the anticipated snow forecasted for this afternoon, Harford County Public Schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, January 25. No afternoon pre-k or preschool services. All afternoon/evening activities are cancelled. We will evaluate the conditions tomorrow morning and a decision will be made regarding weekend activities by […]
Callback Time for Tomback? Superintendent Must Decide by Feb. 1 Whether to Seek Reappointment
With his employment contract set to expire in June, Superintendent Robert M. Tomback has until Feb. 1 to notify the Harford County Board of Education whether he is a candidate for reappointment to another four-year term. With the deadline a week away, The Dagger inquired about Tomback’s plans but was instead directed through his spokesperson […]
Nominations Open for Maryland Parent Involvement Matters Award, Deadline is Jan. 31
From Harford County Public Schools: 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 Sixth Annual Maryland Parent Involvement Matters Award (PIMA) Program. The Maryland PIMA is an annual award for […]
Darden: A Voice for a 30-Year Veteran
From Jessica Darden: On January 18th my mother, Susan Works-Darden, will be closing the final chapter in over 30 dedicated years of teaching. Unfortunately, my mother, like an increasing number of teachers in Harford County, is not ending a career she loves and has dedicated her entire heart to in a way she, or any […]
Holcomb: “…We Hope You Will Include a New Scope Study for John Archer School in Your Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget”
The following comments were made on January 14th by Kim Holcomb, president of the John Archer School PTA, to the Board of Education at a public input session on the school system’s budget for next year. The public input session was held by the Board at the A. A. Roberty Building in Bel Air. The […]
State Highway Administration Designates New School Zone on Route 924 Near Patterson Mill Middle/High School
The State Highway Administration has designated a new school zone on MD 924 in Bel Air near Patterson Mill Middle/High School, and plans to install a new pedestrian crossing signal at the intersection with Patterson Mill Road. The new school zone extends along MD 924 from just south of Patterson Mill Rd. to just south […]
Councilman McMahan: “…Some of the Older Schools like Homestead Wakefield are Lagging Behind in having the Same Opportunities in Learning Computer Skills…”
The following comments were made on January 14th by Harford County Council Member James “Capt’n Jim” McMahan (District C, Bel Air) to the Board of Education at a public input session on the school system’s budget for next year. The public input session was held by the Board at the A. A. Roberty Building in […]
Hickory Elementary Qualifies for Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education School Award; 1 of Only 8 Maryland Schools to Receive Designation
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County met for a Budget Work Session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013, followed by a Board Business Meeting at 8:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: Recognized […]
