This is Teri Kranefeld, manager of communications for Harford County Public School with an important inclement weather announcement. All Harford County Public Schools will be closing early today, September 30th, due to deteriorating conditions caused by Tropical Storm Nicole. The following dismissal schedule will be used:

• High Schools will dismiss at 11 a.m.
• All Pre-K programs will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.
• Middle Schools will dismiss at 12 p.m.
• All elementary schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m., with the exception of Fourth Tier elementary schools which will dismiss at 1:45 p.m.
• Alternative Education and the arrow school will dismiss at 2:45 p.m.

In addition, all afternoon and evening activities are cancelled.

We are experiencing minor delays at this time regarding transportation due to several road closures throughout the area. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get our students home safely.