From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Department of Community Services and Harford County Public Library have planned a series of author visits focusing on parenting this fall. The Parenting Series provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to experience professional, educational and personal experiences shared by nationally recognized authors. The Local Management Board […]
Harford County Public Schools Parent Satisfaction Survey Participation Deadline Extended to April 30
From Harford County Public Schools: The Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) Parent Satisfaction Survey deadline has been extended until April 30, 2016. This survey is open to all HCPS parents and guardians to provide feedback about each of the schools in which they have a student. A link to this anonymous survey is on the […]
Jenkins-Spangler to Harford County Board of Education: “The Special Ed Department Needs an Enema”
From Hilary Jenkins-Spangler: My husband attended a BOE meeting Monday evening in Bel Air. Dr Canavan was the first public speaker. She praised the administrators for taking ‘appropriate’ action regarding the abuse case at Hickory Elementary School. Dr. Canavan indicated that the problem was handled quickly and efficiently. Nancy Reynolds said “I want to thank […]
Harford County Public Schools Seeks Parent Input with Online Satisfaction Survey
Parents: Are you satisfied with the quality of your child’s education this year? Is school discipline fairly enforced? Is your school safe? Harford County Public Schools wants to know. Since early April, HCPS has been soliciting opinions from parents and guardians via its annual online survey that will be open this year through Monday, May […]
Harford County Public Schools Requiring Pre-Registration, Photo ID for Classroom Visits During American Education Week
Harford County Public Schools is for the first time asking parents who are planning classroom visits during American Education Week to pre-register and provide a list of approved visitors for their child. Also new for this year, photo ID will be required of all visitors. American Education Week 2013 is being observed nationwide November 18 […]
Harford County Public Schools Plans 2013 College and Career Fair Oct. 16
From Harford County Public Schools: Parents and students are invited to attend the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) 2013 College and Career Fair on Wednesday, October 16, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Harford Community College’s APGFCU Arena. More than 100 colleges and universities will be onsite, including two- and four-year colleges, both in-state and […]
Students to be Dismissed Earlier on Early Dismissal Days in Harford County this School Year
Early dismissal time for elementary school students will come a little earlier in the coming school year, under schedule changes announced to parents Monday by Harford County Public Schools. Students will now be dismissed 3 hours early, rather than 2 ½ hours early on the ten early dismissal days designated each year for elementary teacher […]
Kids Online – Parents On Guard: Educating Parents & Teens on the Dangers of the Cyberworld – May 2
From Harford County Public Schools: Parents, teens and community members are invited to a cybersafety presentation on Thursday, May 2, at 6:00 p.m. at C. Milton Wright High School to learn more about safe Internet use among today’s teens. Parents will learn indicators and early warning signs that could prevent or stop dangerous Internet activity. […]
