This Press Kit is designed to assist members of the news media with their coverage of our school system.

Nearly 39,000 students are enrolled in Harford County Public Schools (HCPS). The school system has the eighth largest student enrollment of the 24 public school systems in Maryland. Approximately 5,000 people are employed by the school system to provide the necessary educational programs and supporting services for the students.

Mission
The mission of the Harford County Public Schools is to foster a quality educational system that challenges students to develop knowledge and skills, and to inspire them to become life-long learners and good citizens.

Vision
Harford County is a community of learners where educating everyone takes everyone. We empower all students to contribute to a diverse, democratic, and change-oriented society. Our public schools, parents, public officials, businesses, community organizations, and citizens actively commit to educate all students to become caring, respectful, and responsible citizens.

Facts About Harford County Public Schools - A quick reference of facts and figures illustrating the size, diversity and excellence of Harford County Public Schools.

Superintendent Robert M. Tomback, Ph.D. - Dr. Tomback was selected Superintendent of Schools for the Harford County Public School System by the Board of Education on June 3, 2009, following a rigorous screening and interview process designed by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE). His appointment, effective July 1, 2009, is for a four-year term.

Board of Education – Senate Bill 629 (2009 Session of the Maryland General Assembly), effective July 1, 2009, changes the Board of Education of Harford County from a fully appointed Board to an elected-appointed Board consisting of six elected members and three members appointed by the Governor of the State of Maryland for four-year terms to be phased in over a period of time. In addition, there is a student representative to the Board who serves a one-year term while a high school senior. The Board sets policy, and the Superintendent and administrative staff manage the system's day-to-day operation.

2009-10 School Calendar

Strategic Plan/Key Initiatives

Our Schools – Currently, HCPS has 32 elementary schools, nine middle schools, nine comprehensive high schools, the John Archer School (a special school for students with disabilities), Harford Technical High School and the Alternative Education Program -- making a total of 53 schools.

State of the Schools – A summary document of student academic performance based on Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), Maryland School Assessment (MSA) and High School Assessment (HSA) scores.

Feeder Schools Sheet

In the News Now

2008-09 Highlights

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