First, BCPS asked the public for ideas about what to name Baltimore County’s newest middle school, a $116.75 million building on King Avenue in Rosedale with enough room for 1,410 seats when it opens to students in August 2024. So, earlier this month, the voters spoke, all 3,562 of them. And after their ballots were … Read more
-photos courtesy of Perry Hall High School Official Facebook page- Perry Hall High School repored that one of its Seniors Priya Kozich will be playing her alto saxophone in the Macy’s Day parade on Thanksgiving Day. This is the second year in a row that the high school had a student selected to be in … Read more
CCBC hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of major renovations to the CCBC Essex Wellness and Athletics Center on Friday. CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis was joined by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Council Chair Julian E. Jones Jr., along with many other elected officials and their representatives in addition to … Read more
The lockout has been lifted for the schools in the Perry Hall area. Several schools were on a lockout status due to an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Baltimore County Police Department on Thursday afternoon. Perry Hall ES, Perry Hall MS, Honeygo ES, and Seven Oaks ES were the schools on lockdown. In a … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a loaded firearm was recovered from a 12-year-old who entered Golden Ring Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department have charged 45-year-old Heather Rao with allowing a minor to gain access to that firearm. The youth was not charged in the … Read more
Through two public surveys, the BCPS is giving the public a say in what Baltimore County’s new northeast middle school will be called. The new school will open next fall on King Avenue. For the first survey, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the public to submit names for the new school, which is currently … Read more
Eastern Tech High School in Essex has been named as one of the A. James Clark School of Engineering’s Top 25 Source Schools for 2023. The Clark School ranks 19 overall among more than 200 undergraduate engineering programs according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best College Rankings!!
Baltimore County Public Schools announced the countywide implementation of BusWhere, a location tracking software that allows subscribers to see bus locations in real time on a mobile phone or computer. Via the BusWhere app, subscribers may opt to receive notification as the bus is approaching a designated bus stop or if there are significant delays. … Read more
An IEP Special Education Resource Fair will be held at Orems Elementary School Gym on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is for any Maryland student who has varying needs in the classroom. It provides parents the opportunity to visit exhibitor tables and learn about resources, activities, social groups offered in the … Read more
–The following article was written by Fifth District BCPS Board Member Julie Henn about identifying a suitable Northeast Area High School Site- Last week, the Board narrowly approved (6-5) my motion to amend the FY2025 State Capital Request to seek planning approval for additional high school seats in the northeast and to allow flexibility in … Read more
The Southeast Education Advisory Council will host a Behavior and Safety meeting on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at Grange Elementary School Libary, 2000 Church Road in Dundalk. The Education Advisory Council of Baltimore County is made up of five area councils and serves a unique and important role in our school system. Recognizing … Read more
Two Eastern Tech High Students were two of 12 Baltimore County Public Schools students that have been named semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. The honored Eastern Tech students are Nathan D. Brojan and Cadence J. Scott. “Congratulations to these students for their outstanding academic … Read more
BCPS schools and one Baltimore County community received a special delivery – the delivery of Little Free Libraries and hundreds of diverse books to share with students and their entire school communities! The 2023-2024 grant recipients are: -Battle Grove Elementary School – Principal: Kristi Gallier, Project Coordinator: Kelly Greer -Catonsville High School – Principal: Matthew … Read more
The BCPS Board of Education will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at its Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Charles Street, Building E, Towson, Maryland 21204. The Board’s regular open session will begin in person at approximately 5 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. The open session … Read more
CCBC Alumni Association will host a Crab Feast on Friday, Sept. 15 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the UAW Hall at 1010 Oldham Street in Baltimore. Menu includes Unlimited steamed crabs, homemade Maryland crab soup, pit beef, ham, turkey, a variety of homemade salads, corn on the cob, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, Greek salad, beer, … Read more
Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Thursday, Sept. 7 all outdoor Baltimore County Public Schools’ athletic games will be cancelled for the third straight day on Sept. 7. All indoor games, matches, and practices may proceed as scheduled for Sept. 7. Schools may conduct voluntary outdoor practices in the morning prior to the start … Read more
Baltimore County’s public high schools placed well in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list released today, with five placing among the top 30 high schools in the state, 10 among the top 150, three among the state’s top five magnet schools, and two among the nation’s best magnet schools. Eastern … Read more
Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Tuesday, September 5, all outdoor Baltimore County Public Schools’ athletic games and practices will be cancelled on Tuesday, September 5 All indoor games, matches, and practices may proceed as scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when applicable.
The Towson community will get its first look at new high school design for Towson. The design team working on the Towson High School capital improvement project will have its first opportunity to share progress of the project’s design at this meeting. After the design presentation, there will be an opportunity for community members to … Read more
With the fall sports season underway, Baltimore County Public Schools sent out its “Safety Expectations” for participants and spectators at BCPS athletic events. The following statement is below: Baltimore County Public School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all staff, students and spectators participating in athletic events. Athletic programs positively impact … Read more
Harford Hills Elementary School in Carney reported a physical altercation between a bus driver and a parent on Tuesday. A letter from the school stated that emergency crews were called to the scene and the bus driver received medical attention as a result of this incident. Fifth District BCPS School Board Member Julie Henn shared … Read more