From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Public Works teamed up with Norrisville Elementary school to build a rain garden. The Harford County Watershed Management started construction on the Norrisville Elementary Rain Garden on September 29, 2014. Workers hope to complete the project in five weeks. Rain Gardens are constructed to remove pollutants […]
Harford County Public Library Presents Summer Reading Program Trophies
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library presented trophies to Darlington Elementary, Fallston Middle, and Patterson Mill High schools for their achievement of having the highest percentage of Summer Reading Program completers. Media Specialist Lisa Brown from Darlington Elementary School was on hand to receive the trophy at the September Library Board […]
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Canavan Celebrates First Day of School at North Bend Elementary
From Harford County Public Schools: Superintendent Barbara Canavan, Board President Nancy Reynolds, Board Members Alysson Krchnavy and James Thornton, Chief of Administration Joe Licata, and several members of the school system’s Leadership Team kicked off the new year with the First Day Bus Ride this morning at North Bend Elementary School. What a celebration! Thank […]
2014 Maryland School Assessment Results for Harford County Public Schools
Results from the 2014 Maryland School Assessment (MSA) for elementary and middle school students were published online Friday, showing a drop in scores statewide. In a press release, State Superintendent Lillian Lowery explained the decline as a mismatch between the MSA and new state standards: “Our schools have fully implemented the new Maryland College and […]
Harford County Board of Education Approves $24 Million in Construction Contracts for Youth’s Benefit Elementary School Replacement Facility
From Harford County Public Schools: June 23, 2014 The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30pm in the Board Room of the A. A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Recognitions – HCPS Educator Hall of Fame Induction – Lynne E. Owen […]
Harford County Board of Education June 23: Outstanding Educators; Contract for Youth’s Benefit Elementary; Capital Budget Transfers
The Harford County Board of Education plans a June 23rd business meeting to include recognition of outstanding educators, a contract approval for Youth’s Benefit Elementary School, and votes on capital budget transfers and priorities. First on the agenda, the Board will recognize the latest inductees to the HCPS Educator Hall of Fame: Lynne Evans Owen, […]
Red Pump Elementary School Launches Award-Winning Wellness Program for Girls in Grades K through 5
From Harford County Public Schools: Girls Run the Nation™ Promotes High Self-Esteem and Positive Thinking Among Post-Millennials; Celebrates Inaugural Program with ‘Girls Wellness Night’ on Thursday, May 22 Red Pump Elementary School recently launched its new award-winning Girls Run the Nation™ wellness program to inspire girls aged 5-10 to build high self-esteem and embrace a […]
Ring Factory Elementary School Parent Julie Buher Named Semifinalist for 2014 Maryland Parent Involvement Matters Award
From Harford County Public Schools: State Superintendent of Schools Lillian M. Lowery today announced the 24 semifinalists for the 2014 Parent Involvement Matters Award. This program is the nation’s first statewide initiative of its kind – recognizing parents and legal guardians for their exceptional support of public education. Parents are nominated for demonstrating significant, positive […]