From Sallee Kunkel Filkins, Executive Director, Center for the Arts: [Editor’s Note: Get an update on the proposed Harford County Center for the Arts with Executive Director Sallee Filkins, on “The Harford Edge” Friday, August 31th on WAMD Radio 970 AM] How interesting that a local publication chose recently to publish a commentary, “My string […]
Cerveny: “As Funding Levels Have Decreased So Has Student Performance”
From Randy Cerveny, President of Harford County Education Association (HCEA): To the editor: Monday night over 60 teachers took a stand to maintain high quality schools for the students of Harford County. Dressed in black, 6 teachers spoke about their relationship with their students and the need for adequate resources to help our children raise […]
UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools Reverses Censorship Decision Following ACLU Opposition; Bel Air High School Play to Debut Uncut
UPDATE – The following statement was provided by Teresa D. Kranefeld, Manager of Communications for Harford County Public Schools: “The Board of Education received a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) regarding the presentation of the play ALMOST, MAINE at Bel Air High School. A certain scene was brought to the attention of […]
Family Fright Night at Edgewood High School; Costume Parade, Haunted House, Student and Marching Band Performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
Family Fright Night will be held at Edgewood High School on Friday, October 28 at 6:30 at Rams Stadium – before, during, and after the Edgewood vs. North East varsity football game. A costume parade for elementary-aged students begins at 6:30 p.m.. Those students who attend in costume will also get a free candy bag […]
Harford County Board of Education Oct. 24 Agenda: Overview of Student Performance, Decisions on Financial Matters, Recognitions and Resolutions
A five-year overview of student performance, decisions on financial matters and a number of recognitions and resolutions are on the October 24 meeting agenda for the Harford County Board of Education. Bill Lawrence, associate superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment, will make a presentation on student attendance, state test results, graduation rates, SAT scores and […]
Harford County Public Schools Begins 2011-12 School Year with 2 New Key Leadership Members
From Harford County Public Schools: Joseph A. Schmitz, Executive Director of High School Performance James M. Jewell, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services The two newest additions to the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) leadership team just kicked off a new school year for the first time in their current capacities. Joseph A. Schmitz, a nearly […]
Students Participate in 4th Annual North East Theatre Festival
From the North East Theatre Festival: This past weekend, Feb. 18-19, drama students from around the region participated in the Fourth Annual North East Theatre Festival, at Bel Air High School. The students and their teachers joined theatre professionals and college professors for various workshops, competitions and performances for each other. Participating schools included: Aberdeen […]
Harford Community College Presents “John Lennon and Me” November 12-14
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College Actors Guild performs John Lennon and Me on Friday-Sunday, November 12-14 in the Chesapeake Theater. Show times are 8 PM on Friday and Saturday and 3 PM on Sunday. Adapted from the book “Good-bye, Best Friend,” this play tells the story of Star, a teenager and die-hard John […]
