Harford County Public Schools Archives

Joppatowne High School educator among Harford County’s 2024 teachers of the year

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BEL AIR, MD—Harford County Public Schools officials have announced the finalists for all areas being honored at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence in Education. These areas include leadership, facilities, food and nutrition, technology, educational support professionals, and custodians. Each nomination was carefully reviewed and scored by a judging panel to determine the finalists. Teacher of the Year Verna Hiser, Gifted […]

Baltimore County Public Schools closed on Tuesday

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The Baltimore County Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday will be held virtually. Harford County Public Schools will have asynchronous virtual instruction on Tuesday. Students will be expected to participate in asynchronous virtual instruction.

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open 2 hours late on Tuesday

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: BCPS will now be closed on Tuesday and HCPS will be asynchronous. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—As another round of wintry weather approaches the Baltimore area, two local school systems have announced delayed openings for Tuesday. Due to impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will open two hours late on Tuesday morning, February 13, […]

Freedom FCU Donates Starter Libraries to HCPS

Freedom Federal Credit Union donates classroom libraries to new HCPS teachers

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union, in collaboration with Harford County Public Schools, is gifting starter libraries to all newly hired classroom teachers in third through fifth grade. A total of 47 teachers across 21 schools will benefit from this initiative, receiving over 500 grade-specific reading books aligned with their curriculum to be divided among the teachers. The initiative aims […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Friday

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: All BCPS weekend activities have also been cancelled. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD— Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024. All BCPS evening activities are cancelled. Harford County Public Schools and offices will also be closed on Friday. All weekend HCPS activities are cancelled. Essential personnel should await […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open 2 hours late on Wednesday

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will open two hours late on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. There will be no morning Prekindergarten classes. Harford County Public Schools will also open two hours late on Wednesday. There will be no morning Pre-K or before school childcare. Essential personnel should await further information from their supervisor. Any […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Tuesday

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. All Harford County Public Schools and offices will also be closed on Tuesday. The area remains under a Winter Storm Warning until 10 a.m.

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open 2 hours late on Tuesday

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will open two hours late on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Officials will reevaluate and announce any changes by 6:30 a.m. Morning Prekindergarten classes are canceled. Harford County Public Schools and offices will also open two hours late on Tuesday. There will be no morning Pre-K or before school childcare. […]