Due to a downed electrical pole in the Essex community, Baltimore County Public Schools announced that Chesapeake High School will be closed today, Oct. 28. All afternoon and evening activities at Chesapeake High are also cancelled for today. All magnet students who attend Carver Center will be picked up at Kenwood High School. This is … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Carl Jackson- BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joined members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, Baltimore County elected officials, and state dignitaries in formally cutting the ribbon on the new Rossville Elementary School. Providing nearly 109,000 square feet of state-of-the-art learning space, … Read more
Eastern Tech High School announced that one of its students was involved in a minor traffic accident outside the Essex school on Thursday morning. A transformer was struck that resulted in a power outage. The student was checked out by the school nurse and no injuries were reported. The power outage forced the school to … Read more
Baltimore County Emergency crews were called to Perry Hall High School after a report of a student who fell in a Tech Ed classroom on Tuesday at 11:39 a.m. According to reports, the student tripped backwards and smacked his/her head. The student was awake but not alert.
Baltimore County Public School will host a Virtual Town Hall on Safe and Supportive Environments on Thursday, October 13. The virtual conversation for elementary families will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. and for secondary families from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Families can participate in the meeting via the BCPS website and the BCPS-TV … Read more
Laura Mossa, a reading specialist at Grange Elementary School, is one of five educators nationally to be featured in the “Publisher’s Weekly” article “Read Alouds That Rock: Silly Storytimes.” In the article, Mossa describes how humorous books can help engage “striving readers” and serve as “jumping-off points” for further exploration of topics. The article includes … Read more
Perry Hall High School was on lockdown after an incident outside the school on Tuesday. Baltimore County Police responded to a reported assault near Perry Hall High this afternoon. One person was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are currently investigating. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available All after … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools has received a donation of $26,413 to help fight food insecurity among students. The money was raised during Giant Food’s Nourishing Our Youth food initiative. “We deeply appreciate this generous donation from Giant Food and its customers,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Partners such as Giant Food demonstrate enduring … Read more
Perry Hall High School Principal Craig Reed sent out a letter to parents about the bullying incidents at the high school. Here is a copy that was shared by BCPS Board of Education Chair Julie Henn. Dear Parents and Guardians of Perry Hall High School, I am writing to share important information about our efforts … Read more
Students and families interested in Baltimore County Public Schools magnet programs are invited to visit the programs during magnet showcase events in October. The magnet website identifies programs and the schools where they are located. BCPS magnet programs are theme-oriented courses of study that provide students with in-depth experiences in specialized areas of interest. BCPS … Read more
BCPS Board of Education Chair Julie Henn shared information at an Incident at Perry Hall High School on Wednesday. She also shared a email that was sent to parents. First Henn’s statement “I have been in touch with BCPS leadership regarding an incident near dismissal this afternoon at Perry Hall High. There was no threat … Read more
BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the details of a compensation package for BCPS employees. The package is the result of ongoing collaboration and discussions between Olszewski and Williams on how best to provide significant changes in compensation so that the school system continues to attract and retain high-quality … Read more
Justin Patterson, interactive media production teacher at Chesapeake High School, is being honored by the Maryland Society for Educational Technology (MSET) with a Digital Learning Showcase for September 2022. Chesapeake High School boasts state-of-the-art media production facilities thanks to a grant from the John Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab. The Digital Learning Showcase highlights Patterson’s … Read more
Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will host a community town hall on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Dundalk American Legion Post 38 at 3300 Dundalk Ave. Please join the leadership of the Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition as we discuss the many issues our kids are facing as they … Read more
BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and BCPS Board of Education Chair Julie Henn released a statement about the incident at Pine Grove Middle School this week “On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Baltimore County Police Department announced the filing of criminal charges against two individuals in connection to the explosive device located near Pine … Read more
Baltimore County detectives filed criminal charges against the two individuals in connection to the explosive device located in the area on Pine Grove Middle School and explosive device making materials in the Woodlawn area. On September 19, 2022, the Baltimore County Police Department was notified by the Howard County Police Department about an individual who … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools released a statement about the incident at Pine Grove Middle School. “We want to provide you with information regarding the serious incident that occurred at Pine Grove Middle School. Today, shortly before noon, it was reported to school administration that there was a suspicious package near school property. School administrators immediately … Read more
Noah W. Duncan of Eastern Technical High School was of three Baltimore County Public Schools students that was named semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. Max Kumar Abubucker, Towson High School and Alexis C. Russell, Dulaney High School are the other two students honored. “Congratulations … Read more
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the Board of Education unanimously approved a 3-hour early release day for schools and offices on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Elementary school conferences, currently scheduled for November 22 and/or November 23, 2022, will be adjusted as follows: Monday, November 21, 2022 Preschool-3 and Pre-K … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) announced that schools will be distributing a box of COVID-19 test kits to each student September 15–September 23. Each school will share distribution plan details directly with the school community. Each student will be given one kit to take home and each kit contains two tests. Parents will be able … Read more
BCPS Board of Education Chair Julie Henn released a statement about the chocolate and strawberry milk that it being used in Baltimore County Public Schools. “Cloverland Farms Dairy, Baltimore County Public Schools’ milk vendor, recently informed school districts across the state about a production issue impacting chocolate and strawberry milk. They have halted production of … Read more