BCPS Controller’s Office receives 25th consecutive award for comprehensive annual financial report

TOWSON, MD—For the 25th consecutive year, the Controller’s Office of Baltimore County Public Schools has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. BCPS received this 2021 award for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. According to the GFOA, […]

Parkville High School social studies department chair named one of 10 finalists for 2021 National History Teacher of the Year

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville High School educator has been has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2021 National History Teacher of the Year. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History selected the finalists—including Adam Laye, the school’s social studies department chair—from among the National History Teacher of the Year winners from all 50 states, U.S. Department of Defense […]

Parkville High’s Adam Laye named 2021 Maryland History Teacher of the Year

UPDATE: Mr. Laye has been has been selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2021 National History Teacher of the Year. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Adam Laye, social studies department chair at Parkville High School, has been named the 2021 Maryland History Teacher of the Year, an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, […]

White Marsh Precinct officer to receive Baltimore County Police Foundation ‘Rookie of the Year’ Award [VIDEO]

WHITE MARSH, MD—A police officer assigned to the White Marsh Precinct will receive a very special award. Officer Stephen B. Dutton Jr. has been selected to receive the Baltimore County Police Foundation’s 2020 “Michael P. Caruthers” Rookie of the Year Award. Officer Sutton will be formally recognized for his accomplishments at the Foundation’s 40th Annual Awards Program on October 4, […]

BCPS food service operations manager honored with two President’s Awards by national School Nutrition Association

TOWSON, MD—The national School Nutrition Association has recognized Terri Smith, food service operations manager for Baltimore County Public Schools and president of the Maryland School Nutrition Association, with the President’s Award of Excellence and the President’s Award of Service. The President’s Award of Excellence is awarded each year to only three state nutrition association presidents who demonstrate outstanding leadership by […]

BCPS Office of Budget and Reporting honored with 14th national award for distinguished budget presentation

TOWSON, MD—For the 14th year, the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Budget and Reporting has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association. In 2019, the name of the award BCPS has received multiple times was changed from the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Award for Best Practices in School Budgeting. This award represents excellence in the preparation […]

Baltimore County Public Schools honored with 10 national communication awards

TOWSON, MD—The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has honored Baltimore County Public Schools with ten 2021 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. “These awards represent the creativity and determination of our staff to reach the goals set forth in the Community Engagement and Partnerships portion of our strategic plan, The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. […]

Overlea High School graduate to be honored as one of Baltimore County’s 2021 Women of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and the Women’s Commission will recognize three outstanding women during its 39th Annual “Woman of the Year” Awards Ceremony. The virtual event will take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.” Baltimore County’s 2021 visionary women of Baltimore County are: Sharon Y. […]