White Marsh Officer named Baltimore County Police Officer of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A police officer from the White Marsh Precinct has been named the Baltimore County Police Department Officer of the Year. Officer Jonathan Douglas has been awarded with the Police and Community Relations Council Officer of the Year. “Officer J. Douglas is well respected by his supervisors and peers,” said the department in a social media post. “Over the past […]

21 BCPS students named 2024 Carson Scholars

TOWSON, MD—Twenty-one Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 570 students nationwide named 2024 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The BCPS students honored as new scholars for 2024 […]

Baltimore County man earns FishMaryland Master Angler Award

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County angler caught ten different species of fish in Maryland at trophy-size length and has been named a Master Angler by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hunt is the sixth Master Angler named since the program began.  Originally from East Orange, N.J., the Sparrows Point resident moved to Maryland in 2011 and is now a […]

Purple Star awarded to 8 Maryland schools for supporting military families

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has announced that eight schools in the state are recipients of the first Purple Star designation. This recognition is given to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to students from military families. The Purple Star designation program was created in 2023, and schools are eligible if they have a demonstrated commitment to supporting […]

Joppatowne High School educator among Harford County’s 2024 teachers of the year

BEL AIR, MD—Harford County Public Schools officials have announced the finalists for all areas being honored at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence in Education. These areas include leadership, facilities, food and nutrition, technology, educational support professionals, and custodians. Each nomination was carefully reviewed and scored by a judging panel to determine the finalists. Teacher of the Year Verna Hiser, Gifted […]

BCPS announces 2024 Black History Month Writing Contest winners

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced the winners of its annual Black History Month writing contest, with students from 47 different elementary schools submitting some truly inspiring artwork. The 2024 contest, which was coordinated by the BCPS Offices of English Language Arts and Social Studies, challenged students in grades kindergarten through 12 to write about an African American […]