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
Baltimore County Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals every weekday through the Summer Food Service Program beginning Monday, June 23, through Friday, August 15 (with the exception of Friday, July 4). Free meals are available for all children ages 2-18. There are several ways to access free summer meals for eligible children: … Read more
The 2025 MPSSAA Track and Field State Championships took place at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex on May 22 through May 24. All nine eastern Baltimore County schools sent students to compete. Eastern Tech’s Ameer Mowad, who was a big winner in 2024 finished first in the 2A Men’s 100 Meters and third in … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS- Lacey Schleig of Sparrows Point High School was named the female winner of the 38th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship. Schleig played soccer and ran indoor and outdoor track at Sparrows Point. She will attend Saint Mary’s College in the fall. Schleig is the second straight female Pointer … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Public Schools- The Pine Grove Middle School community was joined by Baltimore County Public Schools leaders, members of the Board of Education, and state and county officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the school’s new addition and renovations. The three-year project added 16,787 square feet of state-of-the-art learning space, … Read more
Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks released the following article about the renovations of Pine Grove Middle School. On May 21, Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate the renovation and expansion of Pine Grove Middle School. I am very proud of this project, as it not only modernizes an aging middle school, but it … Read more
Mujeeb Waheed, a junior at Overlea High School, was recently named one of sixteen high school leaders from across the country selected to serve on the third cohort of the National Federation of State High School Associations’ National Student Advisory Council. The students selected are involved in sports or performing arts in their schools and … Read more
BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers and Baltimore County Executive Katherine Klausmeier will join members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, Baltimore County elected officials, and state dignitaries in formally cutting the ribbon to the new addition and extensive renovations at Pine Grove Middle School on Wednesday, May 21. This project added another 16,787 … Read more
file photo/Rick Currier Perry Hall Girls Lacrosse is in the State Semifinals after beating Roosevelt High on the road 16-9 in the 4A State Quarterfinals. The Gators will now play Urbana on Friday in the 4A State Semifinals. The game will be played at Paint Branch HS at 5 p.m. on Friday night. Urbana broke … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced the dates and times for each high school for their graduation schedule. More than 7,000 students will graduate from BCPS this spring. All graduations will be held at Towson University’s SECU Arena, unless otherwise noted. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers will attend and offer remarks at some commencement exercises. Here … Read more
-Issac Strittmatter is greeted by teammates as he scores the walk-off run for Eastern Tech- Sophmore Nate Noyes blasted a two-out basehit in the bottom of the seventh inning to send freshman Issac Strittmatter home for a walk off win for Eastern Tech over Sparrows Point 2-1. The win gives Eastern Tech the 2A 1 … Read more
The Dundalk Owls and Makayla Woods (pictured here from game in March –photo by Rick Currier) take on Perry Hall in the regional finals. We have East County match ups in two regional softball finals. Dundalk will host Perry Hall in the 4A North Regional and Chesapeake will host Sparrows Point in the 2A North Regional … Read more
photos courtesy of Rick Currier- Dundalk wins the regional title in boys lacrosse as they defeated Perry Hall at home 13-6 in the 4A North Regional Finals. The team is coached by Dundalk High Alum Hassan Davis. “It was a goal of mine to turn Dundalk into a championship contending team,” Davis told Eastcountytimes.com. “The … Read more
The following article was released by Baltimore County Public Schools about Dundalk Middle School receiving a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. Dundalk Middle School was one of 220 schools from 38 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, … Read more
Parkville is back in the Regional Finals after beating Perry Hall 8-1 in the 4A Regional Semifinals baseball playoffs on Saturday. This was a rematch of a regular season game two weeks earlier that Parkville also won 6-2. Parkville was led by pitcher Teddy Pineda, who pitched the full seven innings and allowed only one … Read more
–The following article and photo was submitted by Baltimore County Public Schools- David Arowolo, a Grade 10 student at Eastern Technical High School, has been elected the 2025-26 National Student Council president. His selection was announced on May 5 by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). In addition to his role as National Student … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Ryan Nawrocki– Chapel Hill Elementary School held a celebration on Friday, May 3 as the Perry Hall school was named a national Blue Ribbon School. The ceremony was attended by local officials including School Board Member Julie Henn. “Fifteen years ago, and long before joining the Board, I became a Chapel … Read more
Graham Pitts, physical education teacher at Charlesmont Elementary School, is one of just 20 national finalists in Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s Sunshine for Teachers contest. Pitts was nominated for this contest by his colleagues, and if he wins, he will receive a dream vacation for his family, $1,000 for his school, and a smoothie party for … Read more
Chesapeake High School is holding their Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Essex school at 1801 Turkey Point Road There will be an entire mattress showroom set up at the high school! Adjustable bases, pillows, and mattress protectors are also available. The proceeds will go towards the … Read more
–photo courtesy of One Tech Boosters- It was senior signing day at Eastern Tech High School on May 1 and Eastern Tech Athletics announced the following seniors have signed a letter of intent for the following colleges: Girls Soccer *Gianna Chiarizio – Kings College Field Hockey *Mary Weaver – Shenandoah * Bryce Watfordield – Allegheny … Read more
The Eastern Tech Boys Lacrosse team had a 18-4 home victory over rival Perry Hall on Tuesday on Senior Day. Seven seniors were celebrated by the school. The Maverick team improves to 8-3 and finishes the regular season at Dundalk today. Perry Hall drops to 4-6 and plays Pikesville in their regular season finale. According … Read more