Overlea High invites area businesses to participate in their Summer Job and Career Expo on Wednesday, April 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the school, located at 5401 Kenwood Avenue. This is an opportunity to connect with talented and motivated students eager to explore careers, internships and summer job opportunities. This event is free … Read more
–photo courtesy BCPS Flickr– Two local high school wrestlers are state champions. Perry Hall High School’s Victor Marks-Jenkins won the 175 lbs. Co-Ed Wrestling championship. Marks-Jenkins (pictured in middle) is coming off back-to-back undefeated seasons and is coached by Doug Yoakum Wyatt Rossi of Sparrows Point High School won the 105 lbs. Co-Ed Wrestling championship. … Read more
5th District BCPS Board Member Julie Henn released a statement that there is a proposal to remove D-Day, Pearl Harbor Day, & Patriot Day from the BCPS learning curriculum. Her statement is below: Board policy requires that schools devote time in recognition of D-Day, Pearl Harbor Day, and Patriot Day (9/11) – among other significant … Read more
Are you a business owner who wants to support the Essex community? Kenwood High School is looking for volunteers to interview their juniors. The goal is to support them in developing their interviewing skills and provide feedback to help them become more employable. Interviews will take place on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8 … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools has announced their finalists for Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Two local schools have nominees as Nathaniel Eugene, an algebra teacher at Parkville High School, was named BCPS High School Teacher of the Year and is now a one of three finalists … Read more
Perry Hall High School announced that 13 members of its music department were selected as All State Musicians. The school added that 13 of the 20 Baltimore County Public Schools were choosen from Perry Hall. Here is the list of Perry Hall High All State Musicians Band Allison Naydan Orchestra Rachel Lee Choir Brady Knepper … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), will partner up to host a college career fair on Wednesday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd. This special event connects BCPS students with a wide range of colleges and universities from across the country. … Read more
The Stemmers Run Middle School PTSA will celebrate the schools 75th Anniversary on Friday, March 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stemmers Run Middle School located at 201 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. Local Food Trucks, Fat Boy’s Cafe Baltimore (Fat Boy’s Street Eats) and Gonce Marine, will be on-hand selling all sorts of … Read more
The Boys Basketball season is over as two local teams lost in the regional finals and one heavy favorite was eliminated early in the playoffs. 4A Mervo 65 Perry Hall 57 The Gators defeated Dundalk 67-61 to advance to the regional final but lost at home to Mervo 65-57. 3A Milford Mill 66 Overlea 56 … Read more
=photo courtesy of Eastern Tech Boosters- Eastern Tech Girls Basketball team pulled off an upset as they defeated top seeded Dunbar 52-35 in the regional finals to advance to the 2A State Quarterfinals. Mia Hinal had 22 points and Evelyn Gatira scored 14 in the win. The score was tied at halftime 21-21 before Tech … Read more
The 2025 BCPS Black History Month Writing Contest winners were announced. Nearly 90 students from 43 schools participated. Emily Pahilanga, Grade 8, Pine Grove Middle School and Reagan Nicole Dunn, Grade 2, Red House Run Elementary School were two of the winning entries. The Education Foundation of BCPS sponsored the 2025 contest and provided a … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is holding an East Zone Job Fair on Tuesday, March 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dundalk High School, 1901 Delvale Ave. BCPS is hiring for the following positions: • Teachers • Related Services (OT/PT/SLP) • Nurses • School Counselors • School Psychologist • Social Workers • Additional Adult … Read more
The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students rose —for the second year in a row—to 85.84 percent, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) on February 25. The graduation rate for the Class of 2024 increased by nearly one percentage point from the previous year’s rate … Read more
Perry Hall High School Spanish teacher Edwin Pérez was recently appointed to serve as Mid-Atlantic Region Director for the Hispanic Caucus of the National Education Association. He was honored for his advocacy and service by the Maryland Commission on Hispanic Affairs by being inducted into their Maryland Hispanic Heroes Hall of Fame
The Perry Hall High School Alumni Association announced four 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees. According to PHHSAA, it recognizes alumni and faculty who are distinguished by virtue of outstanding contributions to the school, Perry Hall, Maryland, or society in general and/or who have excelled in a chosen field after graduating from Perry Hall High School. … Read more
BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers will host a Community Conversation on Special Education on Thursday, March 13, from 6-7 p.m. at Nottingham Middle School, 5210 King Ave. in Rossville. BCPS students, families, staff and stakeholders are invited to participate and learn more about BCPS’ special education services and ongoing efforts to ensure students and families … Read more
Two Baltimore County Public School juniors – Foresight Ogungbe of Eastern Technical High School, and Sophie Vijayan of Towson High School – are the final candidates for student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2025-26 school year. The two finalists were selected following application reviews and interviews with a … Read more
BCPS high school students are invited to join the BCPS Student Career Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at CCBC Dundalk at 7200 Sollers Point Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is for students who are interested in learning more about vocational careers and apprentice program in the Baltimore County area. Register now.
An Overlea High School teacher is on administrative leave after he allegedly posted controversial tweets on X.com (formerly Twitter) According to the Baltimore Banner, there was a Twitter handle that used the name “RennerTraining” and a post on Feb. 3 allegedly stated “Was just sent a list of students who are allowed to legally skip … Read more
Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools will shift to virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12. As a reminder, virtual learning on inclement weather days occurs on a 2-hour delay schedule for students. Schools have shared their 2-hour delay schedule directly with families. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. Offices will open on … Read more
BCPS Schools to Close Early on Tuesday Due to impending inclement weather, BCPS schools will close three (3) hours early tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 11. Afternoon prekindergarten classes are cancelled. Offices will remain open as scheduled; staff may utilize leave, as appropriate. All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for … Read more