Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore County Police released a statement about the BCPS Omnilert system. This is in response to a Kenwood student being detained after an AI gun detection system mistakenly determined his bag of chips was a gun. Here is their statement: Baltimore County Public Schools, in partnership with the Baltimore County Police … Read more
Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers will host five Community Conversations regarding the development of the BCPS Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget. One of those meetings will be held at Vincent Farm Elementary School 6019 Ebenezer Road in White Marsh on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. This is the chance for the public to … Read more
Patapsco’s Nick Adkins and Chesapeake’s Malik Parker battled all day long. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Patapsco used a goal line stand by their defense in the final minutes to win at Chesapeake 16-8 on Saturday. Chesapeake’s defense was able to keep its team in the game by slowing down the Patapsco offense. The Bayhawks … Read more
Eastern Tech’s offense used running back David Akinsuroju’s four rushing touchdowns to defeat Western Tech 36-22 at CCBC Essex on Homecoming for the school. The Mavericks scored on their opening drive in the first minute of the game when Akinsuroju broke off a 69-yard-touchdown run to put Tech up 8-0. It appeared Eastern Tech was … Read more
The committee charged with revising the school boundaries of three southeastern-area elementary schools (Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools) needs interested community members to attend a public information session on Oct. 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Middle River Middle School cafeteria, 800 Middle River Road. Following a brief presentation on the … Read more
Patapsco’s Shamar Johnson had two rushing touchdowns, 11 tackles and two key punt returns inside Western Tech’s 5-yard line.-photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Patapsco got back in the win column after a 60-16 blowout win at Western Tech on Friday night. Send all sports news to eastcountytimes@gmail.com “This win was huge; it was nice to … Read more
Dundalk receiver Robert Smith catches a 56-yard touchdown pass to put Dundalk up 21-14 at halftime. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Dundalk was clinging to a seven point lead in the second half and Perry Hall had the ball. Owl defender Darryl Reid decided to take over the game and help his team in a … Read more
Overlea receiver Isaiah Megginson and Kenwood sophomore Sean Rose battle for a jump ball along the sidelines. A strong defense and a running game can win football games and Kenwood had both in a 16-6 win over Overlea. The Bluebirds were led by senior running back Damon Green. He had 175 yards and two touchdowns … Read more
Harford Hills Elementary School sent out a letter to parents on Monday informing them of an incident at the school. According to the school principal, a student allegedly wrote “highly inappropriate and threatening statements” in a notebook. Those statements contained messages of self-harm and a list of students and staff members that the student wanted … Read more
–Perry Hall wide receiver Eyob Menkir breaks away from Parkville defenders on his way to a 56-yard touchdown reception.- Perry Hall got its first win of the year Friday by defeating Parkville at home. The Gators built a 29-8 lead in the third quarter and held on to win 29-20. The Gators were led by … Read more
Shamar Johnson returned a 75-yard kickoff return for Patapsco. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier – Patapsco used quarterback Wyatt Perry’s three touchdowns and a second half defensive shutout to defeat Eastern Tech at home 28-24. The Mavericks fall to 1-3 and the Patriots are now 2-2. “This win was extremely important. We had two weeks … Read more
-Midfielder Ola Falobi shoots around Perry Hall goalie Aiden Gutierrez to put Eastern Tech up 2-0- Eastern Tech star trio of Dylan Dunn, Ola Falobi and Jake Locklear all scored goals in a 3-1 victory over Perry Hall on Wednesday. Eastern Tech applied pressure on the Perry Hall defense most of the first half, but … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Bob Long stopped by Eastern Tech High School to recognize the Essex school for being named the best in the state “I am pleased to recognize a positive achievement in our District. I awarded Eastern Technical High School a citation from the House of Delegate’s for being named top school in Maryland. … Read more
Baltimore County Police released information about a threat made at Sparrows Point Middle School. Here is the official release: Baltimore County Police School Resource Officers and detectives from Baltimore County Police Department’s Behavioral Assessment Unit have been working closely with our partners at Baltimore County Public Schools to address reported threats shared online by an … Read more
A boundary study meeting for southeastern-area elementary schools will be held on Wednesday. Here is the official release from Baltimore County Public Schools. The next boundary study for the committee charged with examining attendance areas and considering boundary options among three southeastern-area elementary schools will hold its second meeting Wednesday, September 24 from 6 to … Read more
Sparrows Point and their running game were too much for Chesapeake as the Pointers improved to 3-0 in a 27-6 win at home. Running back Mikey Maynor led Sparrows Point with over 100 yards rushing and broke off a 16-yard touchdown in the first quarter. That was all the Bayhawks would get as Pointer defenders … Read more
It was not a good weekend for local schools in football. With the exception of the local battle between Sparrows Point and Patapsco, Eastern Baltimore County schools went 1-6 outside the region. Overlea, along with Sparrows Point, got their second win. Overlea is looking to go 3-0 and a for statement win over Dundalk this … Read more
Sarah D. Davis of Perry Hall High School has been named one of 11 students to be named semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. “Congratulations to these students for their outstanding academic achievement and to the teachers, families, and administrators who taught and supported them,” … Read more
CCBC and the Senior Adventures in Learning (SAIL) program are hosting the Baltimore County Department of Aging’s Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit 5K Run/Walk on the Essex campus on Sunday, Sept. 21. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate to support older adult health and fitness by raising much-needed funds for … Read more
–photo courtesy of X (Twitter)- BCPS Board of Education has appointed Eastern Tech High School principal C. Michelle Anderson to a new role within Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Anderson is leaving Eastern Tech and will begin her new position effective Monday, Sept. 22. She has been principal at the Essex high school since 2015. … Read more
The following press release was released by Baltimore County Public Schools The committee charged with examining attendance areas and considering boundary options among three southeastern-area elementary schools will begin its work at its first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Middle River Middle School cafeteria. The meeting is the … Read more