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Two BCPS public informations scheduled this week to consider central, northeast middle school boundary options

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Central and Northeast Area Middle School Boundary Study Committee will host two public information sessions this week to provide information and gather feedback about boundary options and the study process. The meeting will include an explanation of the process, a presentation of data, and a Gallery Walk of scenarios. This week’s meetings are as follows: Wednesday, March 8, […]

Essex teacher named Magnet Schools of America Region 1 Teacher of the Year

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Justin Patterson, interactive media production instructor and technology education department chair at Chesapeake High School STEM Academy in Essex, has been named Region 1 Teacher of the Year by Magnet Schools of America. “We are so pleased that Justin Patterson’s contributions to Chesapeake High are being recognized at the national level,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl […]

Baltimore County Board of Education adopts $2.595 billion FY 2024 operating budget request

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County approved a $2.595 billion operating budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2024 on February 28, 2023. The Board’s adopted budget continues BCPS’ focus on raising the bar, closing achievement and opportunity gaps, and preparing all students for the future. The budget reflects key amendments based on Board and community feedback and prioritizes people, […]

Rossville Elementary School teacher killed in White Marsh crash

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—A Baltimore County teacher was killed in a motor vehicle accident last weekend. Rahmel Summerlin, a third grade teacher at Rossville Elementary School, was killed in last Friday’s crash in White Marsh, the school announced on Wednesday. At just before midnight on February 24, 2023, officers responded to an accident at Pulaski Highway and White Marsh Boulevard (21162). Investigators […]

Baltimore County Board of Education hires search firm to assist with superintendent search

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County on Wednesday announced that it has selected McPherson and Jacobson LLC to assist in the national search for a new superintendent. McPherson and Jacobson LLC was chosen from among six search firms that responded to the Board’s request for proposals in January, following Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams’ announcement that he would […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore County parents can’t afford to lose school choice

Posted on March 1, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Governor Wes Moore in his book, “The Other Wes Moore,” credits his non-public education for the solid foundation leading to his successful life. After Gov. Moore’s mother, Joy, saw what was happening in the public schools in their Bronx neighborhood; she did all she could to send […]

32-year-old dies in White Marsh crash

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The victim, Rahmel Summerlin, was a third grade teacher at Rossville Elementary School. Original story below… WHITE MARSH, MD—Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the White Marsh area. At just before midnight on February 24, 2023, officers responded to a crash at Pulaski Highway and White Marsh Boulevard (21162). Upon arrival, investigators determined the crash occurred […]

Registration open for BCPS summer music, dance, and theatre camps

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Registration is now open for Baltimore County Public Schools’ Broadway Theatre Connection Musical Theatre Intensive, Summer Dance Intensive, and Summer Music Camp. “The Office of Performing Arts is very excited to offer the Summer Music Camp for the 37th year and to continue the Summer Dance Intensive after a very successful inaugural year of that program in 2022,” said […]