Eastern Tech Student to Attend US Senate Youth Program

-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

BCPS Board Has New Chair and Vice Chair

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

Patapsco High Named AVID Schoolwide Site of Distinction

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

Chesapeake High Closed Due to Loss of Power

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

Ribbon Cutting Held for Rossville Elementary

–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

Student Accident Causes Eastern Tech Closure

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

Student Injured at Perry Hall High

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.

BCPS to Host Virtual Town Hall

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

Grange Elementary Educator Featured in National Article

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

Another Incident Causes Perry Hall HS Lockdown

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

Giant Food Donates $26,413 to BCPS

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

BCPS to Showcase Magnet Programs

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

Incident Reported at Perry Hall High

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

Compensation Package Announced for BCPS Employees

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

Chesapeake HS Teacher Honored by MSET

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

Williams & Henn Release Statement About Pine Grove Situation

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

Two Suspects Arrested in Pine Grove Middle School Incident

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