TOWSON, MD—It’s graduation season and Baltimore County Public Schools officials have released the 2025 commencement ceremony schedule. While in-person seating will be limited at upcoming BCPS high school graduations, friends, extended family, and community members are invited to witness these milestone events via livestream. More than 7,000 students will graduate from BCPS this spring. All graduations will be held at […]
TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County high school seniors have been awarded the Charles Perry McCormick scholarship, a $40,000 scholarship over four years, for their commitment to unselfish team play. Kayla Carter of Franklin High School and Ty Simpson of Owings Mills High School were selected from nearly 100 student-athletes to receive the honor. Carter and Simpson are the 93rd and 94th […]
DUNDALK, MD—Dundalk Middle School has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries, the foundation announced on Friday. The school was one of 220 schools across 38 states to receive the grant. The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1 million in library grants this year. The grants are intended to help libraries update […]
TOWSON, MD—Terri Iacarino, vocal music teacher at Cromwell Valley Elementary Magnet School, has been named Music Teacher of Excellence by the CMA Foundation, a national nonprofit for music education. The Country Music Association’s philanthropic arm bestows this honor upon 30 music teachers nationwide each year. Recipients receive a $2,500 stipend for their classrooms, a $2,500 personal stipend, tailored professional development, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes funding to replace the tennis and multipurpose courts at four locations in the Fifth District. The locations are at Harford Hills Elementary School, Chapel Hill Elementary School, and Seven Oaks Elementary School. The multipurpose court at the Loreley Community Center will also be […]
ESSEX, MD—A sophomore at Eastern Technical High School has been elected as the National Student Council president, the National Association of Student Councils announced on May 5, 2025. David Arowolo, a 10th-grader, will serve in the role for the 2025-26 school year. He studies interactive media and production at Eastern Tech. Since fifth grade, Arowolo has participated in student leadership, […]
TOWSON, MD—A senior at Towson High School is among 2,500 distinguished high school seniors from across the nation who have earned this year’s National Merit® $2,500 Scholarship awards. Eliza J. Annis, who is planning a career in neurology, received a scholarship underwritten by Ed’s Connect Community Fund (a fund created by a previous Merit Scholar) and supported by a generous […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Nottingham Middle School PTO is running a special fundraiser through the end of May. The school’s PTO is partnering with The Inspiration Co. to offer jewelry at 35% off. Those wishing to participate in the “Speak Life” fundraiser can shop online at https://www.inspirationco.com and enter the 35% off code NOTTINGHAM. Additional details can be found in the flyer […]