11 BCPS students named National Merit semifinalists

TOWSON, MD—Eleven students from Baltimore County Public Schools have been named semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program, the school system announced Wednesday. These students are among the highest-scoring entrants nationwide on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). More than 1.3 million high school juniors took the exam to enter the program. The recognized students represent […]

Three 2025 BCPS graduates earn prestigious National Merit Scholarships

TOWSON, MD—Three 2025 Baltimore County Public Schools graduates have been named recipients of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, joining more than 2,900 high school seniors nationwide recognized for their academic excellence. Henry Tang of Lutherville-Timonium, a Dulaney High School graduate and aspiring software engineer, received a scholarship from the University of Maryland. Mika E. Thiessen of Baltimore, a Towson High School […]

BCPS high school seniors honored with Mildred Murray Scholar-Athlete Scholarships

TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County Public Schools high school seniors were honored with the 38th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship at a ceremony on May 21 2025. The $10,000 scholarships were presented by the BCPS Office of Athletics to Theodore Brown of Towson High School and Lacey Schleig of Sparrows Point High School. The Mildred Murray scholarships recognize […]

Career and Technical Education annual ceremony recognizes 154 outstanding BCPS students

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools premiered a virtual 51st Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony on May 14. During the ceremony, 154 seniors – one student from each CTE program at each high school – were recognized as exemplary students. Students honored in the ceremony are listed below: Catonsville High School Apprenticeship Maryland Program – Jacob Gundlach […]

Towson High School senior earns National Merit $2,500 scholarship

TOWSON, MD—A senior at Towson High School is among 2,500 distinguished high school seniors from across the nation who have earned this year’s National Merit® $2,500 Scholarship awards. Eliza J. Annis, who is planning a career in neurology, received a scholarship underwritten by Ed’s Connect Community Fund (a fund created by a previous Merit Scholar) and supported by a generous […]

Baltimore County Executive Klausmeier releases $4.8 billion FY 2026 budget [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier on Friday submitted a $4.8 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that provides funding for public education, recreation and parks, public safety, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Baltimore County residents deserve leadership that continues to invest in our communities, deliver record funding for educators, and provide for long-awaited infrastructure projects. […]

BCPS students earn 28 National Medals in prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students have earned 28 National Medals in the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers’ prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Program, the nation’s longest running arts recognition program for students in Grades 7-12. This year, nearly 110,000 teens from U.S. territories, Canada, and every state in the nation participated in the awards program, entering more than […]