BCPS students earn 77 Scholastic Gold Key Awards in visual, literary arts

Towson, MD – Baltimore County Public Schools students have been honored with 77 Gold Keys through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards programs. The awards, announced February 1, are the most prestigious art and writing awards presented to students in Grades 7 – 12. Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past […]

BCPS hosting FAFSA Frenzy to help parents of graduating seniors seek financial aid for college

It’s time for parents of graduating seniors to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). All federal grant and loan awards are determined by this free application, and nearly all colleges use the FAFSA as the basis for their own financial aid awards. To help more seniors and their families complete the FAFSA, Baltimore County Public Schools is […]

Student charged after assaulting teacher at Loch Raven High School

Police in Baltimore County have charged an 18-year-old student in the assault of a teacher in school on Tuesday morning. Additional police were called to Loch Raven High School at around 8:38 a.m. when teachers and the school resource officer struggled to restrain the student, identified as Geronimo Pacer Harding Jr. of the 8600 block of Willow Oak Road (21234), after he […]

Teacher assaulted at Loch Raven High School

UPDATE 2: An 18-year old student has been arrested and charged with assault. UPDATE: Per Councilman David Marks, the following letter has been sent to parents and guardians of students at Loch Raven High School: Dear Parents and Guardians, I’m writing to inform you of an incident that occurred today at Loch Raven High School. This morning, a situation occurred […]

Community town hall meeting to be held at McCormick Elementary

The latest in a series of town hall meetings with be coming to the Rosedale area next week. County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Councilwoman Cathy Bevins will be holding a town hall meeting at McCormick Elementary School on Thursday, February 7, 2019, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. These town hall meetings are focused on Baltimore County’s current fiscal climate, future […]

Artwork by BCPS students earned honors in two contests, one juried art exhibition

TOWSON – Artwork by Baltimore County Public Schools students has earned honors in two contests and one juried art exhibition. Two BCPS students earned honors in the Maryland Art Education Association Youth Art Month Maryland Flag Contest. Kimberly Zepeda Garcia, a Grade 10 student at Parkville High School, was named the high school level winner. Her art teacher is Matt […]

Baltimore area braces for wintry double shot

UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools have canceled all afternoon and evening activities on Thursday. Original story below… —— A pair of winter weather systems will affect Nottingham residents over the next few days. Round one is expected to arrive on Thursday. Accumulating snow is expected late Thursday and into Friday. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories for […]