From Harford County Public Schools: Comptroller Franchot will present exceptional volunteer Tina Mike with his inaugural Golden Apple Award for Harford County on Wednesday, January 16, at 12:30 p.m. at Edgewood High School. The new award program is designed to recognize outstanding volunteers, organizations and individuals within the Maryland public school system. Ms. Mike is […]
Harford County Board of Education Jan. 14: Public Input on Operating Budget; Presentation on Employee Healthcare
On the January 14th agenda for the Harford County Board of Education is a public input session on the proposed operating budget for next year; recognition for an award-winning teacher, and a presentation on employee healthcare from the president of the teachers’ union. The school board will hold a work session on the operating budget, […]
Local Harford County Elementary Schools Conduct Family Wellness Night through Health Department Grant
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department is a recipient of a Community Transformation Grant (CTG) from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Funded by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CTG’s are designed to support community-level efforts to reduce chronic illness such as heart disease, cancer, […]
Harford County Parents, What Do You Think About Your Public Schools?
Parents, what do you think about your public schools? To find out, Harford County Public Schools is conducting a “Parent Satisfaction Survey” during the month of January, with results to be reported to the school board at the end of next month. The survey includes multiple choice questions on school safety, discipline, cleanliness, communication and […]
Havre de Grace High School Upgrade Denied Again; State Authorities Cite “Substantial Excess of Capacity”
Citing concerns about “substantial excess of capacity” in Havre de Grace schools, state authorities have again denied Harford County Public Schools’ request for local planning approval to upgrade Havre de Grace High. Local planning approval is required for the project to be eligible for state funding in future years. The latest denial came in a […]
John: “Please Show [Teachers] that They are Respected and Valued Every Day by Fully Funding the Budget”
The following letter was sent to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Executive Craig, I am sending you this email to ask you to fully fund the 2013-14 budget for HCPS. HCPS is currently one of the lowest funded school systems in Maryland. I find that […]
Harford County Public Library Searches for Student Representative for Board Membership
From the Harford County Public Library: The Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a Student Liaison representative as an ex officio member of the Board. The Student Liaison is chosen in cooperation with public and private high schools in Harford County and applicants should currently be in their junior year and will […]
Harford Friends School Announces New Board Members
From Harford Friends School: Harford Friends School, an independent K-8 Quaker school in Forest Hill, has recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Trustees. Harford Friends School, which has been in operation for nine years, supports the development of lifelong learning habits and offers life-changing experiences for its students. ANNETTE BREILING Annette is […]
