UPDATE 2: There is no threat to the community, per Councilman David Marks. Police received a tip about someone wearing suspicious clothing, but an investigation revealed no credible threat. UPDATE: Police say the lockout has now been lifted. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Several schools have been placed on “lockout” status due to an ongoing police investigation. On Thursday afternoon, the […]
ROSEDALE, MD—An adult has been charged after a loaded gun was found at Golden Ring Middle School earlier this month. At just after 2:15 p.m. on November 1, a loaded firearm was recovered from a 12-year-old who entered Golden Ring Middle School. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department have charged 45-year-old Heather Rao with allowing a minor to gain […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “Each event needs a certified head judge and a referee,” said Dr. Michael E. Grubbs, BCPS […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2023 from Tuesday, November 14, through Friday, November 17, with countywide and school-based activities. Monday, November 13, is a professional development day for BCPS staff and schools will be closed for students. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s […]
UPDATE: The potential names have been narrowed down to two finalists. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting the public to help decide what its newest middle school will be called. Respondents will be asked to complete two surveys. For the first survey, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the public to submit names for the […]
UPDATE: An adult has been charged in connection with this incident. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police say a loaded gun was recovered after a non-student entered Golden Ring Middle School on Wednesday afternoon. At just after 2:15 p.m. on November 1, a school resource officer was notified that a youth had entered the school and failed to report to […]
TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas will convene for its third meeting this week. The meeting is the third of five committee sessions and two public information sessions planned for this fall and winter. The meeting will take place 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in the George Washington Carver Center […]
WOODLAWN, MD—Police are investigating after a teen was injured in a shooting at a school playground on Tuesday afternoon. At just after 3:30 p.m. on October 24, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the playground area of an elementary school in the 1600-block of Langford Road (21207) in reference to reports of shots fired. Shortly after officers […]