From the Aberdeen Police Department: Members of the Aberdeen Police Department investigated a potential threat at the Aberdeen High School and Aberdeen Middle School today. Information was received that there may be a large fight involving students from both schools at dismissal time. There was also vague information that some students may be carrying weapons […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies Step Up Enforcement Efforts to Keep Kids Safe as School Begins
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: As the summer comes to a close and our children go back to school, Harford County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are stepping up traffic enforcement efforts to ensure our children’s safety. It is important to remember, “Back to School” means increased traffic with buses, cars, pedestrians, and bicycles on the […]
Harford County Health Department Reminder of School Immunization Requirements
From the Harford County Health Department: National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is observed every August and provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan. Activities focus on encouraging all people to protect their health by being vaccinated against infectious diseases. This is especially important as the new school year begins for […]
Back to School: Drivers Should Allow Extra Travel Time, Watch for Children and Buses
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: The bells are ringing in schools across Maryland and it’s time to brush up on the rules of the road for drivers and pedestrians. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is asking pedestrians and drivers to share the road this coming school year so that everyone […]
Bel Air High School Student Gracie Brett: “The Dress Code Condones the Sexualization of Young Girls and Rape Culture”
Dear Editor: I am writing to bring light upon the controversy behind Harford County Public School’s dress code. Many students believe the dress code restricts females in making decisions about their image. Instead of teaching boys to not be distracted by a girl’s body, this code seems to suggest that girls instead should cover up. […]
UPDATED – The Big Q: Should Harford County Public Schools Start After Labor Day?
After studying the potential impact on the economy, summer tourism and public education, a state task force reportedly plans to recommend that Maryland public schools start the school year after Labor Day. If enacted, the move would delay the customary first day of school by about a week in many Maryland school systems, including Harford […]
Harford County Public Schools Receives Significant Support for Capital Improvements Program
From Harford County Public Schools: In the fall of 2013, the Board of Education of Harford County (Board) submitted a Capital Improvements Program request in the amount of $14,240,000 to the Maryland Public School Construction Program, which included funding for four heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) projects in schools throughout the county; construction funding […]
Oak Grove Baptist Church and School Addition Proposed; Community Input Meeting Jan. 27 in Bel Air
From Friends of Harford: A Community Input Meeting (CIM) has been announced for OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH – 2106 E CHURCHVILLE RD., BEL AIR, MD 21015: CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO CHURCH AND SCHOOL. Date/Time: Monday, January 27, 2014 at 6 PM Location: OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH – 2106 E CHURCHVILLE RD., BEL AIR, MD 21015 The […]