North Harford High School - Pylesville, Maryland/MD

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North Harford High School

211 Pylesville Rd, Pylesville, MD, 21132-1398 -

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Definition of Terms

North Harford High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Harford County, MD

Students & Faculty

Total Students

1445 students

% Male / % Female

48% / 52%

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 368 students

Grade 10 - 388 students

Grade 11 - 371 students

Grade 12 - 318 students

This School

(MD) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:19

1:17

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(MD) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	n/a	3%
% Hispanic	1%	4%
% Black	2%	34%
% White	97%	48%

Additional Student Information

This School

(MD) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

16%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

(MD) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Harford County Public s School District

This School's Agency

(MD) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	51	28
Number of Students Managed	40,224 students	17,295 students
District Total Revenue	$401,945,000	$171,909,000
District Expenditure	$393,840,000	$168,429,000
District Revenue / Student	$9,993	$9,940
District Expenditure / Student	$9,791	$9,739
District Graduation Rates	86%	86%

Hawks stay unbeaten (The Frederick News-Post)
posted on October 17, 2009 at 06:06:17 am
PYLESVILLE -- Zach Herman rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown and Urbana ran its record to 7-0 with a 16-7 win over Patterson Mill Friday at North Harford High School

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North Harford High School is located in Pylesville, Maryland. It is one of the few schools in Harford County, Maryland to have a Future Farmers of America, and the only school in Harford County to have a barn with a semi-working farm on campus. North Harford finished undergoing renovations and additions at the beginning of the 2008 school year. Its re-dedication ceremony was held on April 13, 2008 in the new auditorium. It was named by Baltimore Magazine as one of the Baltimore area's best high schools
North Harford High School Music Dept.(Band)
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 Director: Mr. Andrew Griglock
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Student Government Association (SGA)
North Harford's Student Government program is one of the most active in Harford County. Currently, North Harford's SGA is a member of both the Harford County Regional Association of Student Councils, and the Maryland Association of Student Councils. North Harford is alloted nine votes in the Harford County Regional Association of Student Councils.
North Harford's SGA is made up of an Executive Board, individual Class Boards that report to the Executive Board, and Forum Representatives elected from every English class.
Events sponsored by the SGA include the Homecoming Dance, holiday food drives, Quarterly General Assemblies, Red Cross Blood Drives, an annual School Beautification Day, HCRASC General Assemblies.
The Student Government Association is the primary vehicle of communication between the student body and the administration at North Harford High School. In addition to sponsoring events and acting as a liaison between the students and administration, the SGA allocates money to all clubs and organization needing funds for the school year. Student organizations can apply for funds via the Executive Board President or Treasurer. Some organizations receiving funds for the 2007-2008 school year include the Spirit Club, the Science Department, the Student of the Month Program, and several others.
Clubs and Organizations
Anime Club
Art Guild
Best Buddies
Band Boosters
A group of parents/students that get together with the band director to discuss upcoming events and plans for the NHHS Concert (J.V.), Symphonic (Varsity), and Jazz Bands.
Chess Club
Concert Band
Also known as the Junior Varsity (JV) band, these students strive to be the best they can be at music. They work on the fundamentals of music such as tone development, intonation, and sound as a whole. Perform at the Winter, and Spring Concerts.
Dramatic Productions
Les Mis is now over and the greatest achievements the school has ever seen. Productions of The Odd Couple, John Lennon and Me, and The Crucible are coming up!!!!!
DUCKS
Doers of Unique Caring and Kind Services is a community service group devoted to helping the school and community at large.
Envirothon
North Harford's B-Team placed 3rd for B-teams and 7th overall in 2009! GO B-TEAM!!!
Equality Project
The Equality Project, contrary to popular belief, was never shut down by the school. It was simply unable to find an advisor, so was unable to hold meetings. However, meetings will resume this year in mid November.
French Club
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Future Teachers of America (FTA)
International Thespian Society (ITS)
NHHS Jazz Band
The NHHS Jazz Band is very popular throughout Harford County and the state of Maryland. This past year they performed for WJZ-13's "It's Academic" program. They also played at the Lincoln-Regan Dinner, attended by the politicians of Harford County. They also played for the Harford County Public Library for the Christmas Holidays. On June 6th, 2009, the Jazz Band will be having its very own pit beef sale in the town of Jarrettsville. Proceeds will go towards the NHHS band boosters. Every once in while, the Jazz Band holds coffee houses right in the newly constructed band room. The students of the Jazz Band completely turn the band room into a coffee house feeling. Tickets are $3 and includes soda, tea, coffee, and other sweet treats. Proceeds to benefit the NH band boosters. "A great night of music for a great price." Bold textThis band is under the direction of Mr. Andrew Griglock, or as we call him "G".
SOS
Spirit Club
The Spirit Club has been responsible for many important events. One of the most popular events created was the Mr. North Harford High School Contest . The contest is essentially to determine who NH's best all around guy is. The contest features a series of contestants competing for the title and they must display a special talent, model evening wear, and swim wear and entertain the crowd.
The first contest was held in 2008. Ryan Polakoff was crowned the very first Mr. North Harford. He won the audience over with his dead-on impressions of President George Bush, Sean Connery, and the infamous German teacher, Herr Russell Blake. Polakoff also worked the crowd with his swimsuit wear, he proceeded to take off his beach shirt and comb his chesthair on stage. The second contest was in 2009. Polakoff came back to do stand-up comedy, he did new routines with his old impressions and several new impressions including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Seinfeld. Polakoff passed the title of Mr.NHHS to the 2009 Winner to Everett Glovier. Everett was very spontaneous on stage and did a variety of funny dance moves and won the crowd over with his extremely oversized fake beard. Polakoff was a guest judge that night as well and was quoted "the kid really knew how to work the audience, he did exactly what I told them all to do when I spoke to them before the performance, nice job."
Both are expected to return for the 2010 contest.
Symphonic Band
The symphonic band (a.k.a the Varsity Band)is a huge icon of NHHS. On July 4th 2008, NHHS performed King Cotton in the Bel Air Parade, winning 1st place. The NHHS band also plays in the Aberdeen Christmas Parade. One event new to the NHHS symphonic band is The Veteran's Day Concert which is highly attended. This band is under the direction of Mr. Andrew Griglock.
Senior Pranks
Major Controversies
2003 Graduation Animal Neglect
On May 30, 2003, the day after graduation, students arrived to the high school to find that they were not allowed inside. As it turned out, the administrators were inside chasing down and trying to catch barn animals that had been released into the school sometime after the graduation the night before. To make matters worse, pennies were glued over all of the locks of the outside doors except for those by the gymnasium. A horse that had been released in the school got stuck in a stairwell, broke its leg, and had to be put down. After the animals were captured, the doors were opened and the school day went on like normal. However, the incident led to investigation by the police, who speculated that a group of 4-6 people snuck into the on-campus barn and used a truck to haul the animals from the barn into the school. It is suspected that one of the parties involved was a member of FFA and may have had a key into the barn.
2008 Graduation Vandalism
On the night of May 29th, 2008, the night of graduation, held elsewhere at Aberdeen High school, a group of students went to the school and spray-painted all over the school; spray-painting 08's on the poles, as well as vulgar language and insults directed at the school and the administration. In addition the keyholes were glued shut.this lead to a full scale investigation between the school and the local police, and the school put a $500 reward to inform the school on who the vandals were. After an unknown informant had told the administration who had done the vandalism, the group of students were arrested and suspended school property for an unknown amount of time. All of the spray-paint had to be power-washed off the building.
Athletics
Baseball-2008 record: 16-5-ranked #10 in the state by The Baltimore Sun high school baseball poll-Regional Champions:1999, 2000, 2005
Football
-2007 record: 10-2
-2008 Outlook - This should be an interesting year, as the Hawks are without quarterback Dan Griffin and the versatile big man who could play offense and defense Corey Jubb. The Hawks, now a younger team, may find it a tad bit more difficult to duplicate the success they had last year.
Projected 2008 record- 9-3
WrestlingTom Stewart took second place in the state tournament.
Track and Field2008 The track season fostered many strong athletes. Athletes who made it to the state tournament include, Sarah Meehan, Samantha Dixon, Roger Banks, and Mike Ramos.
SoftballJV 2009: 7-2 (undefeated in the conference with several slaughter-rule ended games)Varsity 2009: Let's not talk about that...

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