Baltimore County Public Schools stated for the second year in a row, it has improved MCAP scores as BCPS students make gains on 14 of 16 English and math state assessment data points. Here is the BCPS release Data released on Aug. 26, by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) shows that Baltimore County … Read more
Fifth District BCPS School Board Member Julie Henn is in her final term and can’t run for reelection as school members are term limited. She was appointed to the Baltimore County School Board by then Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in 2016. With the next school board election set for November 2026 and members being sworn … Read more
Baltimore County Police visit the staff of Honeygo Elementary – photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police– Baltimore County Public Schools started the 2025-26 school year today as more than 110,000 Baltimore County students went to 174 schools throughout the county. “Team BCPS has worked hard to prepare for today and build on our success, all … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) announced cursive is making a coneback as 24 Schools take part in a pilot year-long program. They sent out the following news release. Twenty-four Baltimore County elementary schools will kick off a new pilot cursive writing program beginning on Monday, November 3, the start of the school year’s second quarter. … Read more
Eastern Tech High School again took the top spot in the state. The Essex magnet school was ranked Best High School in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report for the second straight year. According to the report, the Advanced Placement® participation rate at Eastern Tech is 87 percent. Minority enrollment at the school is … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools honored their Standards of Excellence winners. They were honored by BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers Here is a list of winning principals in eastern Baltimore County: -Michael Parker, Logan Elementary -Joseph Kopec, Rosedale Alternative Center -Jennifer Pilarski, Dundalk Elementary -Jonathan Hughes, Deer Park Middle -Deborah Magness, Pine Grove Middle -Michele Rowland, … Read more
Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce is holding a school supply drive off at 415 Williams Court, Suite 102 in Middle River until Friday, Aug. 22. Items needed include: backpacks, folders, crayons, pencils, glue, scissors, paper, and all the classroom must-haves. For more information, Call 443-317-8763 or email info@chesapeakechamber.org
Dr. Christopher Hampton took over as the new principal of Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk on July 1. Hampton takes over for Sister Irene Pryle, who retired as school principal after 45 years of service. Archdiocese of Baltimore, Hampton has more than 30 years of combined experience as an educator and administrator. … Read more
Foresight Ogungbe, a rising senior at Eastern Technical High School, was sworn in as the 2025-2026 Student Member of the Board of Education on Monday. She was elected as the student board member by BCPS students in April.
Baltimore County Police reported 30-year-old Donovan Michaud has been arrested following reports that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at Overlea High School. Michaud, who was a building service worker at the school, has been charged with multiple counts of fourth-degree sex offense. Michaud remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools seeks three volunteers each – two parents and one staff member – from Chase, Oliver Beach and Seneca elementary schools to serve on a boundary study committee. The purpose of the study is to maximize the use of available space and balance enrollment among Chase, Oliver Beach and Seneca elementary schools. … Read more
Acclaiming 11 years of school and community clean-up efforts, Baltimore County’s Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge program, on Wednesday, June 11, rewarded outstanding school clean-up efforts with $43,000 in environmental literacy grant prizes. The annual Clean Green 15 competition challenges schools and volunteers to engage in quick, 15-minute local litter clean-up events. As a result … Read more
It was the end of an era as Sister Irene Pryle has retired from Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk. She addressed students at Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Baltimore for the last time as principal on June 17. Sister Irene retires after 45 years of service to the school.
Perry Hall High announced it was relocating his office from June 18 until July 30. Here is a release from the school: “PHHS is closed until July 30th for renovations. The main office will be working out of Perry Hall Middle School. All calls will be transferred,” said a statement from the school. Additionally, a … Read more
The following statement was released by Councilman David Marks about the status of school in the Perry Hall Area Next week, the last of the trailers will be removed from Perry Hall Middle School. It’s another sign that overcrowding has been eliminated from this school with the construction of Nottingham Middle School and the expansion … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools released a statement regarding the arrest of a Phyiscal Education teacher at Perry Hall High School. Dear Staff, Parents and Caregivers: I am writing to inform you of the arrest of Sean Brooks, a physical education teacher at Perry Hall High School. Mr. Brooks is charged with multiple counts of sexual … Read more
–Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) reported students at a Dundalk area elementary school received eyeglasses from a non-profit. BCPS provided the following content and photo- Yesterday, 71 students at Sandy Plains Elementary School received new eyeglasses! Sandy Plains utilized community schools funding to partner with Vision to Learn, a non-profit, to provide eye exams and … Read more
The following article and photo (Reese Keating of Eastern Technical High School, “Reverie”) was submitted by Baltimore County Public Schools about their students that were honored at the High School Art Exhibition. Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 5 reception and awards … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced that one of its teachers received an award and grant from the Baltimore Raven and M&T Bank. “Andrew Goldbeck, Community School Facilitator at Kenwood High School, is the 2025 winner for the Baltimore Ravens and M&T Bank Touchdown for Teachers program,” said a statement from Baltimore County Public Schools. “During … Read more
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 61-year-old Roger Myers on multiple sex offense and assault charges, which stem from alleged crimes that occurred on school premises on Friday. Myers, who is employed with Baltimore County Public Schools, is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond. There … Read more
The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2024-25 school year and a counselor at an elementary school in Essex has been named a winner. “The school counselors in BCPS are vital to ensuring the academic progress, personal growth, and overall well-being of our … Read more