BCPS Mobile ESOL Welcome Center now stationed at schools across Baltimore County every Tuesday

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Mobile ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Welcome Center provides English language proficiency assessment and enrollment services to new BCPS multilingual learners. To bring its services closer to students and families across the county, the Mobile ESOL Welcome Center will be stationed at schools across the county every Tuesday. First Tuesday of every […]

White Marsh police precinct announces 2023 holiday food drive

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s White Marsh Precinct will be holding its annual food drive this month. Food donations can be dropped off at the precinct throughout the holiday season. Among the items needed are white rice, canned vegetables, pasta, flour, cereal, jams, peanut butter, and more. The White Marsh Precinct is located at located at 8220 Perry Hall […]

Baltimore County Commission on Veterans Affairs to host Veterans’ Celebration and Resource Fair

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission on Veterans Affairs will host its first-ever Veterans’ Celebration and Resource Fair at Towson University’s Union building on Sunday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The daylong event will feature activities, refreshments and a wide range of resources, as well as a special ceremony honoring local heroes. Organized to bring veterans and their […]

Baltimore County offices to close on Friday for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, senior centers and CountyRide van service will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 in recognition of Veterans Day. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson LOOP will operate as […]

BCPS seeking volunteers for upcoming robotics events

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. “Each event needs a certified head judge and a referee,” said Dr. Michael E. Grubbs, BCPS […]

Baltimore County Public Library to launch community holiday drive next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will launch its “Connecting the Community” holiday drive next week. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from Monday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 20. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and […]

Baltimore County Public Schools announces events, activities for 2023 American Education Week

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2023 from Tuesday, November 14, through Friday, November 17, with countywide and school-based activities. Monday, November 13, is a professional development day for BCPS staff and schools will be closed for students. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s […]