Martin Blvd ES Staffer Named School Psychologist of the Year

Cathryn Beichley

-photo courtesy of X.com (BCPS School Psychologists) Cathryn Beichley (pictured in center), a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, has been named 2025 School Psychologist of the Year by the Baltimore County School Psychologists’ Association. A Baltimore County Public Schools employee since 2006, Beichley is currently assigned to Martin Boulevard and Pot Spring elementary schools. Both schools … Read more

Robb Johnson Named New Perry Hall High Football Coach

Robb Johnson Perry Hall

-photo courtesy of x.com/CoachRDJohnson Robb Johnson is returning to the area as he has been named the new coach for the Perry Hall High football team. The school released a statement on social media. “The Perry Hall High School Athletics Program is excited to announce our new Head Varsity Football Coach. Welcome, Coach Johnson! We are … Read more

Baltimore County Schools Announces Closure on Thursday

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) has decided to close schools. “Due to forecasted inclement weather, “Baltimore County public schools will be closed today, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. All school administrative offices and central offices will open on a two-hour delay.,” said a statement from BCPS. This is a change from last night.

BCPS 2025 Student Choreography Showcase at CCBC Essex

BCPS 2025 Student Choreography Showcase

The annual 2025 BCPS Student Choreography Showcase presents a performance opportunity for Baltimore County Public Schools dance students at CCBC Essex, Romadka Center, 7201 Rossville Blvd. in Rossville on Feb. 6 & 7. Both shows will be held from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. This 24th annual showcase performance, which is open to the public, is … Read more

Henn Releases Statement on Tonight’s Board Meeting on Budget

The Board of Education of Baltimore County will meet today, January 28 to discuss the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2026 Operating Budget. Before tonight’s session, BCPS 5th District Board Member Julie Henn released a statement with her concerns. Tonight the Board is scheduled to have a work session on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2026 Operating Budget.  … Read more

BCPS Releases Statement for Immigration Enforcement Actions

Baltimore County Public Schools released the following statement about guidance and information for BCPS schools and families regarding immigration enforcement actions at schools “On January 23, 2025, the Maryland State Department of Education provided local school systems with guidance on how school-based personnel should respond to requests from immigration or law enforcement officials while upholding … Read more

BCPS Superintendent Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers presented her operating budget for the next school year. Here is her official statement. Yesterday (Jan. 14), I formally presented a $2.98 billion operating budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Board of Education. I also shared highlights of my proposed budget request with elected … Read more

Marks, Henn Provide Update on Pine Grove Middle Construction

– photo courtesy of Pine Grove Middle School- Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Board of Education member Julie Henn provided an update on the renovation and expansion of Pine Grove Middle School in Carney. The middle school project is now 97 percent complete, and almost all furnishings have been obtained.   Baltimore County Public Schools … Read more

Kenwood HS Needs Volunteers for Senior Mock Interviews

Kenwood High School

Kenwood High School is doing their Senior Mock Interview days on January 16 & 17 and they are looking for volunteers. The school is located at 501 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. This event provides their senior class with the opportunity to interview in a comfortable setting, while receiving feedback and tips from our community … Read more

Baltimore County Public Schools to Open Late Wednesday

Baltimore County Public Schools will reopen tomorrow after closing Monday and Tuesday but it won’t be on time. Here is their statement. Hawthorne and Sandy Plains elementary schools are closed. “Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Baltimore County public schools will open two (2) hours late tomorrow, Jan. 8. There will be no AM … Read more

Baltimore County Schools Makes Tuesday Weather Announcment

Baltimore County Public Schools announced it will close schools and offices again on Tuesday, Jan. 7. “Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Baltimore County public schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 7, 2025.   “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor … Read more

BCPS Announces Teachers Achieve National Board Certification

Fifty-three Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved and 10 BCPS teachers renewed their National Board Certification in December 2024. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. The National Board for Professional Teaching … Read more

Baltimore County Public Schools Closed on Monday

Baltimore County Public Schools announced it was closing schools and offices on Monday with the expected weather storm on Monday  “Due to impending inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 6, 2025.  “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor … Read more

District 7A Maryland House of Delegates Scholarships

Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announce the opening of their annual Maryland House of Delegates scholarship application. The scholarship, available to Maryland residents, supports students pursuing postsecondary education at accredited two-year or four-year colleges, universities, or trade, technical, and career schools in Maryland. This scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time undergraduate and … Read more

Perry Hall Boys Basketball Defeats Edgewood 66-59

Perry Hall Boys Basketball is now  4-1 after defeating Edgewood 66-59 on Wednesday. According to Perry Hall High School Athletics Facebook page, Ethan Harris-Robinson led the Gators with 20 points. Jayden Beaton had 15 points, Alex Rice added nine points and , Brandon Williamson & Terry Fields both scored eight points for the Gators. Edgewood … Read more

Nottingham Middle School Placed on Lockdown

Baltimore County Police reported its officers were sent to Nottingham Middle School Wednesday about a possible firearm incident at the Rossville school but no weapon was found. “This afternoon, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to Nottingham MS in reference to a reported firearm. The school was placed on lockdown and searched with … Read more