UPDATE: To see comments from BCPS Board members regarding the online graduation decision, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Most local students will be graduating online this year. Baltimore County Public Schools announced on Tuesday night that graduation for the Class of 2020 would be held virtually. “We will explore face-to-face celebrations when it is safe to do so […]
UPDATE 2: The parking improvements have been completed. UPDATE: The parking lot expansion is now under way. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn on Tuesday announced the approval of the contract to expand the parking lot at Gunpowder Elementary School. The Board of Education approved the contract at its May 5th meeting. […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville Middle School’s Robert Runk has been named the Baltimore County Public Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year. When Runk started coaching his children in soccer, many parents asked if he was a teacher because of how well he communicated with the young players. He was not, but the enjoyment he experienced from working with youth motivated him to […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Music & Dance Education on Monday announced the Superior, Exceptional Honors, and Honorable Mention musical compositions for the 2020 BCPS Composition Project, which had the theme “BE BOLD.” One student from Pine Grove Middle School was recognized, as was a student from Parkville High School. Through the project, students in Kindergarten through […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools is celebrating the work of its 9,628 teachers across the county this week, honoring them not only for their service and talents during the regular school year but especially for their dedication and professionalism during this time of at-home learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teacher Appreciation Week from Monday, May 4, through Friday, May […]
TOWSON, MD—Holabird East Apartments, Martin Boulevard Elementary School, and Norwood Elementary School have been added to the list of distribution locations for the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Mobile Meal Program, effective Monday, May 4. At all sites, students will receive a breakfast, lunch, and snack on Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday, students will receive two breakfasts, two lunches, and two […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—In celebration of educators, THE AVENUE at White Marsh and Red Brick Station announced on Monday that they will be delivering family-style dinners to each of the five finalists announced for Baltimore County Public School 2020 Teacher of the Year. This initiative is in partnership with The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. and their Caravan of […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A local woman who had hoped to raise money for a good cause has knocked it out of the park, so to speak. As NottinghamMD.com reported last month, Pat Brooks Ecke had been making and selling face masks to raise money for the Officer Caprio Playground Project at Gunpowder Elementary School in Perry Hall. Officials with the project announced […]