Maryland School for the Blind specialist appointed to National Board of Education Sciences

BALTIMORE, MD—The White House has announced that Maria de la Concepcion Hernandez Legorreta (Conchita) has been appointed to the National Board of Education Sciences. Members of the Board are appointed by the President and are highly qualified to appraise education research, statistics, evaluations, or development. “MSB is delighted about Conchita’s appointment but not at all surprised. She has already established […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Rossville Elementary School [VIDEO]

ROSEDALE, MD—The ribbon has officially been cut at northeastern Baltimore County’s newest elementary school. On Tuesday morning, students, faculty, parents, and elected officials joined together for the official ribbon-cutting for Rossville Elementary School. One of five new schools that will have opened between 2018 and 2024, this school serves parts of Dunfield, Fullerton, Perry Hall, Rossville, and White Marsh. Providing […]

BCPS seeking volunteers for upcoming robotics events in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free, online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “This will be our first full year of hands-on robotics events since the onset of the […]

BCPS, County officials to cut ribbon for new Rossville Elementary School

UPDATE: Video from the ribbon-cutting ceremony can be viewed here. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, Baltimore County elected officials, and state dignitaries in formally cutting the ribbon on the new Rossville Elementary School. The […]

Angry parent attempts to board BCPS school bus, shatters two windows

UPDATE: Reports indicate that this incident involved a Pleasant Plains Elementary School bus. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police had to be called on Thursday to restrain an angry parent who attempted to board a Baltimore County Public Schools bus. Board of Education president Julie Henn says that, on Thursday morning, a parent engaged in a verbal altercation with a […]

BCPS to hold virtual town hall on student, staff safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting parents, staff, students, and community members to a live virtual town hall to learn more about the school system’s efforts to ensure student and staff safety, available community resources, and opportunities to build positive partnerships for student support. The town hall will include a question-and-answer period. Families can submit questions in advance […]

Perry Hall High School on lockdown, police pursuing suspect in woods

UPDATE: Perry Hall students have departed the school safely following a lock out. Today at 1:50 p.m., officers responded to the back area outside  of the school for a reported assault. One person was transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives from White Marsh precinct are actively investigating this incident. As additional information becomes available updates will […]