NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore County parents can’t afford to lose school choice

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Governor Wes Moore in his book, “The Other Wes Moore,” credits his non-public education for the solid foundation leading to his successful life. After Gov. Moore’s mother, Joy, saw what was happening in the public schools in their Bronx neighborhood; she did all she could to send […]

32-year-old dies in White Marsh crash

UPDATE: The victim, Rahmel Summerlin, was a third grade teacher at Rossville Elementary School. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the White Marsh area. At just before midnight on February 24, 2023, officers responded to a crash at Pulaski Highway and White Marsh Boulevard (21162). Upon arrival, investigators determined the crash occurred […]

MSDE: 4-year graduation rate remains high but falls slightly in 2022

BALTIMORE, MD—The percentage of Maryland students receiving a high school diploma in four years remained consistently high but fell slightly in 2022, according to data released on Tuesday by the Maryland State Department of Education. The four-year cohort graduation rate was 86.3% in 2022 which is only a small decrease compared to 87.2% in the prior school year. Students graduating […]

Registration open for BCPS summer music, dance, and theatre camps

TOWSON, MD—Registration is now open for Baltimore County Public Schools’ Broadway Theatre Connection Musical Theatre Intensive, Summer Dance Intensive, and Summer Music Camp. “The Office of Performing Arts is very excited to offer the Summer Music Camp for the 37th year and to continue the Summer Dance Intensive after a very successful inaugural year of that program in 2022,” said […]

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga attend community meeting regarding potential development at Lafarge Quarry

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga joined more than one hundred citizens at a community meeting about proposed development in eastern Baltimore County on Thursday evening. There is significant outcry over the future development of 400 acres of the former LaFarge Quarry property on Earls Road in the White Marsh/Middle River area. “We are hearing serious concerns from […]

Councilman Marks: Baltimore County School Board should reject plan to split Perry Hall Middle School in half

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks issued the following statement regarding the northeast/central middle school boundary discussion: “Over the years, I have generally avoided becoming involved in the redistricting process that is done by the Baltimore County Board of Education. I know this is a tough process and I respect the work that the parent/student committee invests in this […]

BCPS Winter Art Exhibition showcased at The AVENUE at White Marsh ice rink

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Twelve pieces of student artwork are now on display at The AVENUE at White Marsh ice rink through a partnership between the shopping center (managed by Federal Realty) and the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Visual Arts. “This is our third winter exhibition with The AVENUE,” said Ryan Twentey, BCPS coordinator of visual arts. “This initiative provides yet […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to host major job fair in March

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking teachers and other qualified professionals to join its team for a wide range of positions. Those interested are invited to attend the school system’s upcoming job fair. The event will be held 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the Timonium Fairgrounds. Open positions include: Additional adults (student aides) Building […]