–photo courtesy of BCPS Board Member Julie Henn- The committee charged with considering boundary options for Central and Northeast area middle schools will be meeting between Jan. 12 and March 29. The purpose of the boundary study is to establish an attendance area for the new Northeast area middle school, expand the attendance area for … Read more
The start of a new year heralds the return of a beloved tradition – Team BCPS Day. On Thursday, January 12, all community members are encouraged to wear blue and post photos on social media using #BCPSblue. Awards will be presented for photo creativity. “This year’s Team BCPS Day, Thursday, January 12, is a day … Read more
Deep Creek Elementary Physical Education and STEM teacher Brent Driessen is going to the Military Bowl in Annapolis today. The retired marine was one of 10 educators in the Maryland/Virginia region to be named a winner for the “Extra Yard for Teachers” award presented by the Military Bowl Foundation and the College Football Foundation. For … Read more
–photo courtesy of Maryland General Assembly website- Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2023 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. The students are: • Josie Choe, Dulaney High School • Maja Durkovic, Eastern Technical High School • David Klein, Towson High School • Aima Raza, … Read more
Forty BCPS students from 11 middle and high schools have been accepted into the Maryland Music Educators Association’s 2023 All State Ensembles. “All State Ensembles represent the pinnacle of music achievement in the state of Maryland,” said Dr. Brian K. Schneckenburger, BCPS supervisor of music and dance education. “The audition process is highly competitive and … Read more
–Article & photo courtesy of BCPS- Many folks spent Thanksgiving 2022 eating big meals with family and then watching football games and holiday movies. Clarinetist Sophie Risley, a Grade 12 student at Perry Hall High School, spent hers marching through the streets of New York as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS- Maja Durkovic, a Grade 12 student at Eastern Technical High School and president of the Maryland Association of Student Councils, has been selected as one of two Maryland students to participate in the 61st annual United States Senate Youth Program. Designed as an educational experience for student leaders interested in public … Read more
At their first meeting as new members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County on December 6, Jane Lichter was selected to serve as Board chair while Robin Harvey was selected as vice chair. Both officers will serve a one-year term. A resident of Pikesville, Lichter (District 2) was elected to the Board of … Read more
Eastern Tech High School was evacuated on Wednesday morning. Around to an email, the members of the school staff noticed a smoke smell in the building around 10:25 a.m. The school was evacuated, and the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCFD) was called to the scene. The BCFD investigated and allowed students and staff to return … Read more
Perry Hall Middle School sent out an email to parents explaining that the school was evacuated on Thursday morning. According to the email, the grounds crew at the school noticed an odor of gas around 9:45 a.m. Students and staff evacuated the building, and the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCFD) and was called to the … Read more
Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts in Dundalk has been certified as an AVID Schoolwide Site of Distinction for the 2022-2023 school year. (AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, a college readiness program.) Patapsco High is the fourth BCPS school to be named an AVID Schoolwide Site of Distinction. The other three … Read more
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