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 […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Winter Arts & Crafts Fair will return to Perry Hall High School this weekend. The event will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The craft fair will feature over 100 vendors and hundreds of homemade products, including jewelry, pet products, toys, candles, and more. The fundraiser will support the Perry Hall High […]
TOWSON, MD – First, Baltimore County Public Schools asked for ideas about what to name Baltimore County’s newest middle school, a $116.75 million facility on King Avenue in Rosedale with enough room for 1,410 seats when it opens to students in August 2024. So, earlier this month, the voters spoke, all 3,562 of them. After their ballots were counted and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Department of Education announced the distribution of $5 million in bonuses to Maryland EXCELS child care programs with higher quality ratings, as part of the transformative Blueprint for Maryland’s Future landmark legislation. More than 4,970 child care and early education programs statewide participate in the Maryland EXCELS quality rating and improvement system. The bonus […]
TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., this week announced the 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients for 2023-2024. Project funds were awarded to schools for proposals dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge students must have to be successful in the 21st century. This year’s grant recipients are as follows: Battle Monument School – “Let’s Put […]
UPDATE: Look for Senior Priya Kozich around 10:30 a.m. during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She will be marching in the fourth band. Look for her in the second line in the middle of the saxophones. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—A student from Perry Hall High School will be performing in an annual holiday parade. Senior Priya Kozich will be […]