History of Bel Air High School (Bel Air, Maryland) in Timeline

Bel Air High School is located in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. The current school building was opened in 2009; however, the school has a history that dates back to 1815. It serves as a public high school in the Bel Air community.

1907: Bel Air High School formed

In 1907, Bel Air High School was first formed, and classes were held at the Gordon Street building and the Pennsylvania Avenue building.

1910: Additions to the building were made

In 1910, additions were made to the brick public school building located at 45 East Gordon Street.

1924: Building became solely a grade school

In 1924, the building at 45 East Gordon Street became solely a grade school.

1950: Facility at 100 Heighe Street was opened

In 1950, the facility at 100 Heighe Street was opened for Bel Air High School.

1951: Building headquartered the Harford County Board of Education

In 1951, the building at 45 East Gordon Street headquartered the Harford County Board of Education.

1954: Additional renovations made

In 1954, additional renovations were made to the facility at 100 Heighe Street.

1968: Additional renovations made

In 1968, additional renovations were made to the facility at 100 Heighe Street.

1983: Additional renovations made

In 1983, additional renovations were made to the facility at 100 Heighe Street.

2009: Current building opened

In 2009, the current Bel Air High School building opened.

2009: Current Bel Air High School building was built

In 2009, the current Bel Air High School building was built, with a capacity of 1,668 students and new features such as an auditorium/stage, cafeteria, library, and multiple sports facilities.

2010: New building scheduled for completion

In 2010, a new building was scheduled for completion for the graduating class.

October 2017: Students pose with racial slur

In early October 2017, a group of Bel Air High School students posed and spelt out a racial slur across their chests, leading to criticism and a Change.org petition.