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Symposium to showcase yearlong independent research by Parkville High School students

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

The sixth annual Student Independent Research Symposium will showcase the results of independent research conducted by students at seven BCPS high schools, including three students from Parkville High School. At this public event, students will share their research projects in formal oral/multimedia presentations or TED-style talks. Students, parents, and staff interested in supporting these students and learning more about the […]

BCPS music education program named among the nation’s best – again

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for the 13th consecutive year. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, […]

Perry Hall, Parkville schools recognized as Maryland Green Schools

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Fifteen Baltimore County schools have been named 2018 Maryland Green Schools by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. “This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work of our school leaders and educators, who are making sure that students embrace our need to take care of the environment,” said Interim Superintendent Verletta White. “We know that our students […]

Incoming BCPS superintendent Verletta White to ask public for input on next strategic plan

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Verletta White, who was recently appointed superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, will host a Learning and Listening Tour throughout May 2018. The five sessions will begin the process of gathering input directly from Team BCPS students, families, staff, and community members to inform the system’s next strategic plan. All are invited to join Superintendent White for informal conversation on […]

S. Dallas Dance sentenced to six months in jail

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

State Prosecutor Emmet C. Davitt announced on Friday morning that S. Dallas Dance, former superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, had been sentenced after pleading guilty in March to four counts of perjury arising from false filings of his Financial Disclosure Statements for 2012, 2013, and 2015. Judge Kathleen G. Cox imposed a sentence of 5 years, and suspended all […]

It’s official: Newest BCPS school to be named Honeygo Elementary

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

The new school in the northeast area will officially be named Honeygo Elementary School, following a vote at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. “Having an official name is a giant step forward in this process of creating another great elementary school in Perry Hall,” said Charlene Behnke, principal of Honeygo Elementary. “We are building […]

Verletta White named BCPS superintendent

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

The Baltimore County Board of Education voted on Tuesday to offer a four-year contract to Verletta White to serve as the permanent superintendent. White had served as interim superintendent since S. Dallas Dance resigned as superintendent at the end of June 2017. She was named the Baltimore County Public Schools permanent superintendent by an 8-4 vote on Tuesday. White, a […]

Parkville High School student wins top prize at BCPS Film Expo

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

In one documentary, art students shared favorite memories from their final high school field trip to Philadelphia. In another, art students described the supports they want from Baltimore County Public Schools to help them prepare for life as working artists. One student’s experimental film described a young man’s struggle to accept that he viewed the world only in slow motion. […]

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