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 […]
Runyeon: “What is the Point of Having the Board Vote to Approve the [Capital Improvement Program], if It Can be Amended Without the Board’s Approval?”
The following public comments were made by Youth’s Benefit PTA President Laura Runyeon to the Harford County Board of Education at a board business meeting held on December 17, 2012: Good evening, my name is Laura Runyeon and I am the president of the Youth’s Benefit Elementary School PTA. Thank you for the opportunity to […]
State Denies Initial Request to Upgrade Havre de Grace High, Youth’s Benefit Elementary; Harford Schools to Appeal
The state has denied Harford County Public Schools’ initial request for approval to upgrade Havre de Grace High School and Youth’s Benefit Elementary School. The notice came in a Nov. 13 letter to Superintendent Robert Tomback from Dr. David Lever, executive director of the Maryland Public School Construction Program. The letter cited unresolved “questions or […]
Harford Schools Scratch Pad: Craig Scores Victory for Havre de Grace; School Board Requests New Havre de Grace High, Youth’s Benefit; Upgrades to Joppatowne High
Another in an occasional series of informal reports, analysis and opinion based on a meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. The Harford County Board of Education voted last week to request funding for new school buildings to replace Havre de Grace High and Fallston’s Youth’s Benefit Elementary, plus significant upgrades to Joppatowne High. […]
Youth’s Benefit Elementary School PTA: Board of Education “Came to the Right Conclusion by Making Youth’s Benefit the First Priority for Replacement”
From the Youth’s Benefit Elementary School Parent Teachers Association: Editor, The Youth’s Benefit Elementary School PTA, an organization that represents over 760 families with more than 1,000 students, would like to express their appreciation to Superintendent Tomback and the Members of the Board of Education for acknowledging the need for a new school facility for […]
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Tomback Recommends Replacement Facilities for Havre de Grace High and Youth’s Benefit Elementary Schools
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County met in an open business meeting on Monday, September 10, 2012, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: Approved the Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting: August 13, […]
Youth’s Benefit Elementary Principal Morton Promoted to Executive Director of Elementary School Performance
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County met for a special business meeting on Thursday, May 31, 2012, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: Approved the following promotions: – Angela S. Morton, current Principal of […]
Harford County Board of Education Approves Air Conditioning for Youth’s Benefit Elementary School
In a major step toward improving classroom conditions, the Harford County Board of Education has officially approved the installation of a new air conditioning system at Youth’s Benefit Elementary School. This long-anticipated decision comes in response to concerns from parents, teachers, and students about excessive classroom temperatures, particularly during the warmer months. The new system […]
