The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) has announced that 19 BCPS schools earned 2026 Maryland Green Schools status. This announcement brings the total number of Maryland Green Schools in BCPS to 65. Statewide there are 702 Green Schools, or 40% of all Maryland schools. Schools receive certification as Maryland Green Schools after … Read more
–Eastern Tech starter Issac Strittmatter pitched seven innings with three strikeouts- Eastern Tech baseball completed a sweep of Perry Hall this season after a 7-2 home win on Friday. The Mavericks defeated the Gators in Perry Hall on March 24. “Many of our players have faced the Perry Hall kids since childhood, making this matchup … Read more
–Parkville pitcher Jeff Samborski pitched three scoreless innings in the win.- Parkville baseball earned the top seed in the 4A North in 2025 and appeared on their way to the state quarterfinals, but they were upset by Kenwood last spring. The Knights got some revenge on Wednesday as they won 15-0 at Kenwood. Parkville jumped … Read more
Traffic relief appears to be on the way at Joppa View Elementary School in Perry Hall. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Board of Education Member Julie Henn provided an update on planned parking and traffic improvements at Joppa View. Construction is scheduled for the school in the summer of 2028. Joppa View’s location on … Read more
Jennifer Callinan of St. Ursula in Parkville, is trying to win a national contest to become America’s Favorite Teacher”. She was one of 77 entries in her category and now she is in the final 5. Callinan is ranked two and she needs to be ranked number one by Thursday, April 23 by 7 p.m. … Read more
Savannah Hrica scores one of her four goals -photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Patapsco Girls Lacrosse played their first game since Spring Break and started off strong in a 14-3 home win against Overlea on Tuesday. Savannah Hrica was on fire for the Patriots as she scored four goals on the afternoon. Mia Hernandez … Read more
A record number – 122 – of Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved National Board Certification in December 2025, and five BCPS teachers renewed their certification. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and … Read more
Sparrows Point went on an 11-2 run to close out a 17-5 win over Patapsco on Wednesday. Nick Adkins scored two goals and the first goal of the game but Sparrows Point was too much offense for the Patriots. Pointer goalie Copper Anuszewski only allowed two goals in the second half.
–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- The Perry Hall High School Alumni Association inducted six new members into its Hall of Fame The Class of 2026 includes: John Simon Althaus, Class of 1971; Robert DiLutis, Class of 1985; and Jennifer Barrett Cox, Class of 2001. The Athletic Boosters inducted Jim Nichols, Class of 1973; Phil … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools students earned 21 National Medals in the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers’ prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Program, the nation’s longest running arts recognition program for students in Grades 7-12. This year, more than 110,000 teens from the U.S. and Canada participated in the awards program, entering more than 335,000 … Read more
Pointer Cameron Mosmiller chases Gator Maddy Rudolph, who had four goals in the game. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Perry Hall Girls Lacrosse had a strong second half Friday to come back and defeat Sparrows Point 13-11 on the road and in the rain. The Pointers had a 8-7 lead at halftime, but the Gators … Read more
Patapsco High School Alumni Association announced the school’s Sports Hall of Fame committee has named its Class of 2026 Inductees. * Marlena Trotta Hammen – Class of 1995 * Tim McCoy – Class of 1973 * Mark Palmerino, Jr. – Class of 1990 * Anthony Maggard Coach * Ed Raab – Class of 1972 * … Read more
District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki released a statement after the Board of Education,, passed its FY27 budget with ineligible member. On February 24, the Board approved a $2.5 billion budget by a 7–4 vote, the exact number required for passage. But earlier that same day, one board member filed to run for … Read more
–Wilson Smith had a RBI double and later scored a run in the comeback. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Patapsco baseball team started the season 1-0 after a 16-6 home win over Chesapeake on Monday. The Bayhawks jumped off to a quick 6-2 lead, but the Patriots battled back to end the game on a … Read more
–photo courtesy of BCPS Flickr- Baltimore County Public Schools, in partnership with Ray Lewis and the Ray of Hope Foundation, Possibilities for Change, J&B Medical, and the Stephen and Renee Biscotti Foundation, today announced the launch of the Rising Together Schoolwide Mental Health Screening Program. The program, which will be offered in 15 BCPS schools, … Read more
-photos courtesy of BCPS Flickr- School educators from across Baltimore County have been selected as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Three local assistant principals in Dundalk, Essex and Parkville have been nominated for Assistant Principal of the Year. • Brianna … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced all schools and offices will close three hours early tomorrow, Monday, March 16. This is from the prediction of the dangerous storm system that is expected to arrive tomorrow afternoon. BCPS said they were concerned about student travel and safety. Afternoon prekindergarten classes and all afterschool and evening activities are … Read more
Perry Hall High School announced boys basketball players Nnamdi Ezeaputa, Nazir Anderson, and Marcus Smith were selected to the Baltimore County All-County Basketball Team. The Gators went 13-4 during the regular season. The team will start the playoffs at home against either Parkville or Woodlawn on Monday.
Baltimore County Public Schools sent out a letter to parents that there is a possibility of another student walkout on Friday, March 13 at BCPS secondary schools. The full letter is below: School administration has been informed that on Friday, March 13, some secondary students may participate in the Maryland Youth Walkout. While students have … Read more
Baltimore County Police responded to Vincent Farm Elementary School in the 6000 block of Ebenezer Road following reports that pepper spray had been discharged on a school bus on Wednesday, March 11 after 9:30 a.m. The investigation determined the student located the pepper spray at their bus stop just prior to boarding the bus. A … Read more
The CCBC Essex women’s basketball team won the NJCAA DII Region 20 Women’s Basketball championship and Mid-Atlantic Championship on Sunday. The Lady Knights are now 26–3 and have qualified for the NJCAA DII Women’s Basketball National Championship tournament, taking place March 16-21 in Hickory, NC.