–photo courtesy Matt Luchetski/Towson University- The Perry Hall High School Athletic Department announced women’s professional soccer team DC Power FC in the USL signed Perry Hall alum and Towson University standout Phoebe Canoles to their team for the 2024/2025 season. The former Gator is a three-time All-Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) selection who played five seasons … Read more
-photo courtesy of CCBC Dundalk Honors- Perry Hall High School grad and CCBC Essex alum Andrea Rodriguez Avila was found dead on the campus of Rice University after a fatal shooting on Monday. CCBC announced it will hold a candlelight vigil in her honor. “The news of the tragic loss of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a … Read more
Here is the 2024 high school football season for the high schools in eastern Baltimore County (Chesapeake, Dundalk, Eastern Tech, Kenwood, Mount Carmel, Overlea, Parkville, Patapsco, Perry Hall and Sparrows Point). The season kicks off Aug. 30 for Mount Carmel and on Sept. 6 for the BCPS schools. Schedules subject to change. WEEK 0 Friday, … Read more
It was a scary scene at Vincent Farm Elementary School in White Marsh as the school was evacuated after a malfunctioning air conditioning unit on Wednesday. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews arrived at the school for an HVAC related issue around 10:15 a.m. It was reported that a pipe ruptured,leaking fluid … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools sent out a press release about a new School Bus Camera Safety Program for their buses. Here is their release: Under a new initiative, focused on student safety, the Baltimore County Police Department has partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools and AngelTrax to install automated school bus enforcement cameras on nearly … Read more
-photo courtesy of Delegate Ryan Nawrocki- It was Opening Day for all Baltimore County Public Schools and Nottingham Middle School is now open for learning! Today Nottingham Middle principal Bryan Thanner and the staff opened its doors for students. The new 1,410 seat school is located on King Avenue at the old Nottingham Park site. … Read more
Councilman David Marks sent an update on the pathway to the back of Perry Hall Elementary School with before and after photos. “Many thanks to Baltimore County Public Schools for improving the pathways at Perry Hall Elementary School, a project requested by me and Julie Henn, Baltimore County Board of Education.”
Maryland Health Connection will hold a Back to School Supply Giveway in Dundalk this weekend. The Giveway will be held on at Dundalk Rennaissance, 11 Center Place in Old Dundalk, this Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or while supplies last. Children must be present to receive a free backpack. For more … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Freedom Federal Credit Union honored local teachers by giving out “Golden Apples” to deserving educators in Baltimore and Harford counties. Cash prizes were given to eight teachers for innocative projects. Jennifer Olkowski at St Stephen School and Savannah Yoder at Perry Hall High School were among the local teachers … Read more
BCPS invites parents and students to “Mental Health & Back to School,” webinar on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m This webinar will have local experts discuss key issues and strategies related to youth mental health. Click here to register.
A Baltimore County Public Schools recruitment session will be held on Wednesday, August 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Baltimore County Workforce Development Center at Eastpoint (next to the movie theater/Goodwill) 7930 Eastern Ave. in the Dundalk area. This is for individuals interested in the following positions: building service workers, bus attendants, grounds workers … Read more
Baltimore County Parent And Student Coalition, Inc sent out a statement that the group opposes Baltimore County Council Bill 50-24. They feel bill passage will lead to more overcrowding. Here is their statement: Earlier this summer, the County Council passed an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance ( APFO ) that addressed adding new developments in overcrowded … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks announced that Reuben, 4th grade student at Shady Spring Elementary in Rosedale, threw out the first pitch at July 31 Baltimore Orioles game. This was part of Baltimore County’s Recreation Activity Centers Day Camp Day 2024. Andre Clark, Human Services Program Supervisor for our … Read more
Perry Hall Lodge #235 is holding a drive for Back to School supplies for needy students at Perry Hall Middle School. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the property of Perry Hall Presbyterian Church, 8848 Belair Road. For more information, email Shawdoe McKinney at mckinneyshawdoe939@gmail.com.
District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki urge the county school board to restore the Budget Oversight Committee. In a shocking move after 10 p.m. Tuesday night, the Baltimore County Board of Education Chair asked the Board to dissolve its permanent budget oversight committee. After a lengthy and intense debate, the motion passed 7- … Read more
Fifth District BCPS School Board Member Julie Henn released a statement about her fellow school board member’s decision to dissolve the Budget Accountability committee. “Last night’s disbandment of the board budget committee is the latest move by leadership to block governance and decrease transparency. We need to understand how more than $2 billion annually are … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking parent and staff volunteers to serve on a committee charged with studying boundary lines affecting the Greenleigh residential development currently under construction between White Marsh and Chase. The purpose of the Greenleigh boundary study is to realign school boundaries of the Greenleigh development to mitigate potential transportation issues; parent … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS YouTube page- Baltimore County Public Schools announced that Eric Eiswert has been named new principal at Sparrows Point Middle School. Eiswert takes over for Mary Boswell-McComas, who left the school to take over as superintendent at Kent Conty Public Schools. Eiswert was the principal at Pikesville High School and has over … Read more
-photo courtesy of Kent County Public Schools- The Kent County Board of Education named Sparrows Point Middle School principal Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas as their new superintendent of Kent County Public Schools. McComas’ first official day will be July 1. She takes the lead of the system’s five schools from retiring Superintendent Dr. Karen Couch, who … Read more
School system leaders and families gathered at Baltimore County Public Schools administrative offices on June 12 for a special ceremony to honor the two newest recipients of the Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship and five recipients of Allied Sports scholarships. Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship Olivia Gardner of Sparrows Point High … Read more
-photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Official Facebook page- Perry Hall High School announced that four staff members are retiring. Michele Scheppske, (pictured in front) is the school’s bookkeeper. She has 26 years of service to BCPS and eight years at PHHS. Evelyn DaCosta (Second to left) has served 40 years in BCPS as … Read more