TOWSON, MD—Faculty and staff who may be interested in transferring to the new northeast area middle school next school year are invited to attend several information sessions that will be held around the county. Principal Bryan Thanner will be present at the sessions and attendees will be able to learn about the new school and discuss the transfer process, as […]
UPDATE 2: Authorities have determined that the threats are not credible. UPDATE: From the Maryland Center for School Safety: Several bomb threats supposedly sent by a Russian terrorist group are circulating among multiple states. These threats began in Texas school districts on Friday, December 8, 2023 via emailed messages. The trend has spread to several states via emails, and SnapChat […]
TOWSON, MD—Eight Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2024 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. The students are: Ivana Awuah, Catonsville High School Yeily Benitez, Kenwood High School Nikolai Brodie, Overlea High School Khumari Burgess, Towson High School Claire Cabral, Hereford High School Xin Yue Lu, Dulaney High School Anya […]
TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday, December 5, Tiara Booker-Dwyer was selected to serve as chair of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, while Christina Pumphrey was selected as vice president. Both officers will serve a one-year term. A resident of Owings Mills, Booker-Dwyer (Member At-Large) was appointed to the Board of Education in April 2023 by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. She […]
ESSEX, MD—Dramatic video has emerged from the lockdown situation at Kenwood High School earlier this morning. Authorities said the school was placed on lockdown on Friday morning while a police investigation was under way. Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also placed on lockout status as a precaution. Video circulating online shows students running from the building as apparent […]
UPDATE 2: Dramatic video from the scene has emerged online. UPDATE: The lockdown has been lifted. Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also briefly placed on lockout status as a precaution. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—A local high school is on lockdown status, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. At around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1, Kenwood […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced the passing of former superintendent Dr. Bob Dubel. Dr. Dubel led Baltimore County Public Schools from 1976-1992. Board of Education Chair Jane Lichter and BCPS superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Dubel. “Baltimore County has lost an educational giant. Dr. Bob Dubel was associated […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating their high school athletic teams and student-athletes recognized at the state level during the 2023 fall season. “Please join me in celebrating this outstanding group of Baltimore County student athletes,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough). “I would also like to take a moment to thank their coaches, athletic trainers, physical […]