• Memo to the Media (8/19/2010)

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• Harford County Public Schools to hold emergency preparedness drill (7/1/2010)
• Governor O'Malley to visit Bel Air High School tomorrow (5/24/2010)
• Senior Students Present Capstone Projects at Expo (5/18/2010)

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• Lisa Mullen named MD TOY finalist (8/26/2010)
• 2010-11 bus schedules and routes (8/2/2010)
• HCPS appoints director of community engagement, equity, and cultural proficiency (7/28/2010)
• Joppatowne High School wins national education award (7/20/2010)
• Harford elementary/middle scores remain high (7/20/2010)
• Five HCPS schools receive grant money for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (6/30/2010)
• Board/APSASHC reach tentative contract agreement (6/29/2010)
• Board/AHCATSP reach tentative contract agreement (6/23/2010)
• Harford County Public Schools appoints two leaders to fill top positions (6/17/2010)
• Green Happenings at Harford County Public Schools (6/8/2010)

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Board of Education Meetings

The Harford County Board of Education Meetings air Tuesdays, at 8PM following a Board Meeting on Monday. The latest Harford County Board of Education business meeting, sponsored by HAR-CO Maryland Federal Credit Union. For more information about the Board Meetings, please visit the

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Inside Harford County

This edition of Inside Harford County features Harford County Public School Superintendent Dr. Robert M. Tomback and Board of Education of Harford County President Mark M. Wolkow as featured panelists alongside Harford County Councilman Richard Slutzky. The show discusses several key topics and issues surrounding the community and the school system, taking calls from viewers to hear your thoughts on these topics.     View Video

Historic Harford

(September 2009) This 30-minute episode of Harford Cable Network’s ‘Historic Harford’ television show features Board of Education of Harford County General Counsel Patrick P. Spicer as he discusses his research on the desegregation of Harford County Public Schools.     View Video

High School Game of the Week

Harford County High School athletes from throughout the county go head to head in weekly competition. Sports include football, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, field hockey, cheerleading, tennis, golf & swimming.

For more information about HCPS Athletics, visit the Athletics Home Page, or view the 2010 Fall Sports Television Schedule for a complete listing of games airing on HCN.

Homework 411

A live, call-in television show produced by Harford County Public School students offering homework help to third through eighth graders. Students will also have an opportunity to win great prizes. Sponsored by HAR-CO Maryland Federal Credit Union.

Homework 411 began its eighth season on September 15th, 2009. This live, one hour homework help program produced in partnership with Harford County Public Schools airs Tuesdays (for grades 3 – 5) and Thursdays (for grades 6 – 8) at 4:30pm. Students call the show with their homework questions and answer trivia questions to earn points for prizes. Every show features mini lessons in language arts and math, with rotating segments featuring science, social studies, music, art and much more. Students will also enjoy our “Career Corner,” “This Week in History” and “Study Tip of the Day” segments. Watch Homework 411, airing exclusively on Harford Cable Network, Comcast channel 21, Armstrong channel 7, and Verizon FiOS channel 31 .

For more information, visit: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/HCN/411.html.

All County Band

All County Band Concerts held at various schools.

For more information about All-County Music Program, visit the Music Department Home Page.

All County Chorus

Combined chorus made up of vocalists from various high schools throughout Harford County.

For more information about All-County Music Program, visit the Music Department Home Page.

Your Public Schools

Hosted by Teri Kranefeld. A series that takes a close up look at some of the programs & services which, together, provide Harford County students with a wide ranging educational experience.

 

The Harford County Public School System began an Educator Hall of Fame program in October, 2000. Each month, during the school year, one former HCPS educator is inducted into the Hall of Fame based on their outstanding service to students, colleagues, and the community for at least 20 years. The prospective Hall of Fame members are nominated by the Harford County Retired School Personnel Association and confirmed by the Board of Education. The inductees (or their families in case the inductee is not available or is deceased) are invited to a Board of Education meeting where they are recognized with plaques, certificates from school and government officials, and are prominently featured on the school system website, www.hcps.org. For more information on the program, contact school system Manager of Communications, Teri Kranefeld, 410-588-5203.

2009-10 Hall of Fame Nomination Form - Nomination Deadline is: July 1, 2010

Franklin 'Frank' Lee Tull Full Article and Photo Gallery May, 2010 Franklin ‘Frank’ Lee Tull was born and raised in Pocomoke, Maryland on the Eastern Shore of the state. He lived with and was raised by his grandparents in the small town of St. James. He and his four sisters and one brother were part of a close-knit family. Mr. Tull attended the University of Maryland (Eastern Shore) where he graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Following graduation, he moved to Harford County to begin his teaching career at William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School.

Mr. Tull taught at William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School from 1975 to 1977, and then transferred to Edgewood Middle School. In 1981, Mr. Tull earned his master’s in Administration from Morgan State University. For his research project, he worked on the controversial topic of mainstreaming special education. From 1985 to 1989, Mr. Tull was assistant principal at Edgewood Middle School before being promoted to principal at Havre de Grace Elementary School in 1989. He stayed at Havre de Grace until 1997 when he moved back to William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School as principal. Mr. Tull remained in this position until he passed away in 2006 after 31 years of dedicated service to Harford County Public Schools. During his career, he brought many instructional programs to the schools to raise student achievement. In addition, he earned the Excellence for Minority Achievement Award and recognition for Significant Academic Progress..."    Full Article and Photo Gallery

View a complete list of Harford County Public Schools Hall of Fame Members:  

Lisa C. Mullen North Harford Middle School Language Arts Teacher 2010-11 Teacher of the Year View Press Release A previous Harford County Teacher of the Year finalist, Lisa Mullen earned her master’s (4.0 GPA) in Leadership in Teaching from the College of Notre Dame where her thesis was accepted with honor, and she received the Annual Academic Achievement Award for Leadership in Teaching. She graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and received the School of Education’s Annual Student Leadership award. She has 30 credits beyond her master’s. A 22-year veteran, she has written curriculum for the English department, presented professional development programs and performed as a mentor for student teachers. She has served as a Team Leader, Team Recorder and as a School Improvement and School-Based Instructional Decision-Making team member.

2010-11 Teacher of the Year Links 2010-11 Teacher of the Year Banquet, April 22, 2010 2010-11 Teacher of the Year Photo Gallery 2010-11 Teacher of the Year Finalist Videos 2010-11 Teacher of the Year Finalists

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