Delegate Jackson sponsors toy giveaway for local elementary school students

BALTIMORE, MD—State Delegate Carl Jackson is planning to deliver 150 toys to deserving children from across the district. Representing the 8th legislative district of Maryland, Delegate Jackson was initially appointed to the seat in 2021 before winning the seat outright in 2022 by an overwhelming margin. The former Baltimore County alum has made it his mission while in office to […]

Baltimore County Public Schools partners with Talkspace to provide free telehealth therapy to high school students year-round

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools this week announced a new partnership with Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health care company, to provide free, unlimited telehealth therapy for all BCPS high school students ages 13 and above. Beginning December 2023, more than 32,000 students will have access to high-quality, messaging therapy and evidenced-based mental health resources. This districtwide program offers support […]

Public information sessions to be held for BCPS faculty, staff interested in transferring to new northeast area middle school

TOWSON, MD—Faculty and staff who may be interested in transferring to the new northeast area middle school next school year are invited to attend several information sessions that will be held around the county. Principal Bryan Thanner will be present at the sessions and attendees will be able to learn about the new school and discuss the transfer process, as […]

BCPS: Anonymous bomb threat made against public schools in Maryland

UPDATE 2: Authorities have determined that the threats are not credible. UPDATE: From the Maryland Center for School Safety: Several bomb threats supposedly sent by a Russian terrorist group are circulating among multiple states. These threats began in Texas school districts on Friday, December 8, 2023 via emailed messages. The trend has spread to several states via emails, and SnapChat […]

Eight BCPS seniors chosen to serve as Maryland General Assembly student pages for 2024 legislative session

TOWSON, MD—Eight Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2024 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. The students are: Ivana Awuah, Catonsville High School Yeily Benitez, Kenwood High School Nikolai Brodie, Overlea High School Khumari Burgess, Towson High School Claire Cabral, Hereford High School Xin Yue Lu, Dulaney High School Anya […]

Tiara Booker-Dwyer selected as Chair of Board of Education of Baltimore County, Christina Pumphrey selected as Vice Chair

TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday, December 5, Tiara Booker-Dwyer was selected to serve as chair of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, while Christina Pumphrey was selected as vice president. Both officers will serve a one-year term. A resident of Owings Mills, Booker-Dwyer (Member At-Large) was appointed to the Board of Education in April 2023 by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. She […]

Dramatic video emerges of lockdown at Kenwood High School [VIDEO]

ESSEX, MD—Dramatic video has emerged from the lockdown situation at Kenwood High School earlier this morning. Authorities said the school was placed on lockdown on Friday morning while a police investigation was under way.  Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also placed on lockout status as a precaution. Video circulating online shows students running from the building as apparent […]

Kenwood High School placed on lockdown status

UPDATE 2: Dramatic video from the scene has emerged online. UPDATE: The lockdown has been lifted.  Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also briefly placed on lockout status as a precaution. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—A local high school is on lockdown status, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. At around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1, Kenwood […]