Awards Archives - Nottingham MD

23 Maryland schools earn Purple Star designation for support of military families

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced 23 schools across eight school systems as recipients of the 2025-27 Purple Star School designation. Tuesday’s State Board of Education meeting will formally honor the schools. These schools were recognized for their strong services and support for students from military families. Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools, praised […]

Maryland State Police honor Trooper of the Year, top employees for 2024

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police have announced their top employees for 2024, recognizing Trooper First Class Jack Hadley as Trooper of the Year. Hadley, a member of the Maryland State Apprehension Team, was honored for his work in apprehending dangerous fugitives. In 2024, he located and apprehended 77 fugitives wanted on a combined 109 felony and 31 misdemeanor warrants. Hadley […]

Six BCPS schools earn Maryland Green School status

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Six Baltimore County public schools were named among the newest Maryland Green Schools and Centers by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Those schools are: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hebbville Elementary School; Logan Elementary School; Rossville Elementary School; George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology; and Pikesville High School This announcement brings the total number of […]

Brittany Jakubowski Catonsville Middle School BCPS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year

Catonsville teacher who graduated from PHHS named BCPS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—An English language arts and reading teacher at Catonsville Middle School has been named Baltimore County Public Schools’ 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. Brittany Jakubowski was among three finalists for the title who were honored Wednesday at a gala event celebrating the school system’s educators. Also celebrated were Kieran O’Connell of Franklin High School and Angela Berry of New […]

Maryland State Police Recognition Ceremony 20250416

Maryland State Police honor heroes at awards ceremony

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TIMONIUM, MD—The Maryland State Police honored more than 140 individuals at an awards ceremony in Timonium on Wednesday for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. The honorees included Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel. “These individuals are often the first to take action in critical […]

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

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

BCPS art educators honored at National Art Education Association convention

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Three Baltimore County Public Schools visual arts educators were recognized at the National Art Education Association convention in Louisville, KY, March 20-22, with four national honors and one state honor. BCPS has four national NAEA winners for the first time. Pam Ehrenreich of Chesapeake High School received two national awards: National High School-Choice Educator of the Year and National […]

Baltimore County Public Schools BCPS Teacher of the Year

Finalists chosen for 2025-26 BCPS Teacher, Principal, and Assistant Principal of the Year

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Nine outstanding school educators and administrators from across Baltimore County have been selected as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. The honorees will be recognized at a special Champions for Children Celebration Gala at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at George Washington Carver Center […]

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