New Combination School Site's Land Purchase Finalized In Bel Air

HARFORD COUNTY, MD ? Officials have finalized the purchase of a 45-acre site designated for a new school to be built in Bel Air.

Located at North Fountain Green Road, the property owned by Presbyterian Homes had been planned for use as a continuing care retirement community known as Carsins Run at Eva Mar. Harford County bought the land May 29 and transferred ownership to the public school system. The new school will be a combination elementary school and the new home of Harford Academy, which serves students with severe disabilities, according to school officials.

The new school site sits in Harford County?s priority funding area and is served by public water and sewer; therefore, the school project qualifies to receive state funding estimated at up to $50 million, officials shared.

?We are pleased to have worked with the Board of Education to identify a site that will serve our students? needs and qualify for state funding, which will save Harford taxpayers millions of dollars,? Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly said.

?I am thrilled with the announcement to finalize the purchase of land for our new combination elementary school and future home of Harford Academy,? added HCPS Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson. ?This milestone isn?t just about a new building; it represents our unwavering commitment to providing the best educational environment for all our students. The students of Harford Academy hold a special place in our hearts and this new facility will offer them the exceptional support and resources they deserve. We are excited about the future and the opportunities this new school will bring.?