Councilman David Marks announced improvements will be made next month to better facilitate access by walkers to Gunpowder Elementary School in Perry Hall. “The project involves improvements to pathways that connect Gunpowder Elementary School, including repairs to the existing sidewalk at Lovebird Court,” Marks explained. “This should not only help students who walk to the … Read more
The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students rose to 84.9 percent, according to data recently released by the Maryland State Department of Education. The graduation rate for the Class of 2023 increased by nearly half a percentage point from the previous year’s rate of 84.5 percent. The graduation rate for students … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named Dr. Edralin Pagarigan, coordinator of Golden Ring Middle School’s health sciences magnet program, a 2024 CDC Science Ambassador Fellow. As a Science Ambassador Fellow, she will participate in a mandatory course from July 15–19 at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. In … Read more
Baltimore Swarm Lacrosse Club made a donation of lacrosse equipment to Perry Hall Middle School. “We were so excited to continue our efforts to #growthegame today at Perry Hall Middle School PTSA. We donated 40 sticks, 2 goals, and a bucket of balls so that the 1700 students there can play lacrosse in gym class,” … Read more
-photo courtesy of LinkedIn- Melissa Lingenfelder has been the principal of Sandalwood Elementary School in Essex for seven years and was recognized as BCPS Elementary School Principal of the Year. “I was full of emotions: shock, joy, pride, and excitement to be honored for the accomplishments of Sandalwood in this way,” Lingenfelder said about her … Read more
–photo courtesy of Twitter.com/@RodriguezHobbs- Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts principal Dr. Scott Rodriguez-Hobbs has been named Baltimore County Public Schools High School principal and is a finalist for BCPS Principal of the Year. “When I first got the call I did not believe it. I love my job and think that I … Read more
Six Baltimore County Public Schools students who earned honors in the Baltimore County district competition of the Maryland History Day contest will advance to the state competition. Five of those students were from Parkville Middle School. The Maryland History Day contest, coordinated by Maryland Humanities, challenges students in Grades 6-12 to create original documentaries, exhibits, … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Carl Jackson- Eighth District Delegate Carl Jackson announced that Overlea High School received upgrades to its gymnasium. Jackson is a graduate of the high school. “Out with the OLD in with the NEW Overlea High School Indoor Digital Scoreboard (included digital advertising panel and shot clocks),” Jackson said. “As an Overlea … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS Flickr page- Ajit Thapa Magar, a Grade 11 student at Perry Hall High School, was named one of the winners of the 2024 Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo Poster Contest. Blen Asaminew, a Grade 8 student at Catonsville Middle School, was the other winner. This year, BCPS students and staff … Read more
Edwin Pérez, a Spanish teacher at Parkville High School, will be honored as the 2024 Latinx Educator of the Year by the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC). The award will be presented during the Latinx Educator Awards Reception to be held on Friday, March 8, in Kansas City, Mo. This year, 116 educators from many states … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski- BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joined members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County delegation in officially cutting the ribbon on the new Red House Run Elementary School in Rosedale. The ceremony was held on Thursday … Read more
Team BCPS students, parents, caregivers, and stakeholders are invited to participate in the 2024 BCPS Curriculum Nights. These events are opportunities for families to learn more about BCPS curriculum and system efforts to improve instruction in English language arts, mathematics, early childhood education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and special education. BCPS staff … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools are now closed. They were scheduled for a two hour delay but switched to a full closure around 7:15 a.m. “Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The Baltimore County Board of Education meeting scheduled for today, Tuesday, February 13, … Read more
Parents, caregivers invited to free BCPS Special Education Resource Fair on Wednesday, February 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Colgate Elementary School 7735 Gough St. in. Dundalk. Parents and caregivers of children receiving special education services from Baltimore County Public Schools are invited to participate in the annual Special Education Resource Fair. The free … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced they are closing on Friday. They are also pushing back the end of the marking period. “Due to forecasted inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 19, 2024. “Essential” employees report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate … Read more
District 7 Delegates Lauren Arikan, Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announce the details to their Maryland Delegate Scholarship program. We are happy to announce the opening of our annual scholarship application! The Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time (12+ credits undergraduate or 9+ credits graduate … Read more
Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County County Public Schools announced all its schools and offices will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. “Essential” employees report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees report to work as directed or may request … Read more
Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public schools and offices will open 2 hours late on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. There will be no AM PreK. “Essential” employees report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees will report to work as … Read more
Due to impending inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will dismiss three (3) hours early on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled and there will be no P.M. Pre-K. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, will move … Read more
Due to expected severe weather, all BCPS after-school activities, athletic games and practices will be cancelled tomorrow, Jan. 9. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 will move to a virtual format and can be viewed on BCPS-TV (Comcast channel 73 and Verizon channel 34) and online. BCPS … Read more
On January 9, the Board will receive a report on the naming of the new northeast area middle school. BCPS is recommending the new school be named “Nottingham Middle School.” Report on Proposed Naming The new Northeast area middle school is scheduled to open to begin the 2024-2025 school year. Board of Education Policy and … Read more