Students assaulted at Perry Hall High School, Councilman Marks issues statement

UPDATE 4: The suspect has been identified by police. UPDATE 3: An arrest has been made in this case. UPDATE 2: Police are asking for help identifying this suspectasking for help identifying this suspect. UPDATE: Police have released updated information on this incident. At 3:45 p.m., two juveniles were approached by two suspects while playing basketball at Perry Hall High […]

Newsweek names Eastern Tech one of nation’s top STEM schools

ESSEX, MD—An Essex high school has received national recognition. Newsweek has named Eastern Technical High School one of the nation’s top STEM schools. “Science, technology, engineering, mathematics—these are the fields in which our children need to be fluent,” said Newsweek’s global editor-in-chief Nancy Cooper. “The STEM skills that only specialists have today will be expected of virtually everyone in the […]

Baltimore County Public Schools announces 2020-21 school year start date

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced when the 2020-21 school year will start. On Tuesday evening, the Board of Education voted to approve a post-Labor Day start next year. The school year will officially begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. BCPS recently asked for public feedback regarding when the school year should start. Starting school after Labor Day has […]

Baltimore County seeks bids to develop long-term school construction plan

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) on Monday issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an independent consultant to assist in the development of a long-range plan for identifying and prioritizing capital improvements to Baltimore County’s school buildings. The plan will reportedly prioritize needs-based on enrollment projections and capacity, educational equity and adequacy, and the conditions of […]

Parkville Precinct collecting food for needy families

PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville Precinct is collecting food for 9 needy families. Items needed for the Thanksgiving baskets include turkey, gravy, boxed potatoes, canned vegetables, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, and more. Monetary gifts and gifts cards will also be accepted. Items may be taken directly to the Parkville Precinct, Parkville Middle School, and/or Pine Grove […]

Dorsey Keith, Parkvile High student with Autism, voted Homecoming King

PARKVILLE, MD—A feelgood story for the ages went down at Parkville High School last weekend. On Saturday, some 800 students not only celebrated their homecoming dance, but they also celebrated and embraced their incredibly diverse student body. Th students elected Dorsey Keith IV, a student with Autism, as this year’s Homecoming King. According to the school, Dorsey is well liked […]

8,000 BCPS middle school students to participate in interactive career development experience

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than 8,000 middle school students from Baltimore County Public Schools will have the opportunity to explore high-growth careers with 65+ area employers and educational institutions, including Aerotek, Stanley Black & Decker, Lifebridge Health, and the University System of Maryland, at the annual Junior Achievement Inspire event and Parent Night. The event will be held at the following dates […]