James Renaud BCPS

BCPS educator named one of 25 outstanding technology and engineering teachers in the nation

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BALTIMORE, MD—A teacher at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science has been recognized as one of the nation’s top technology and engineering educators. James Renaud was recently honored with a Teacher Excellence Award by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) at its 87th Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Renaud was selected for his innovative teaching methods, […]

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Perry Hall High School Track

Marks, Henn: Over $27 million allocated in new budget to upgrade eastside schools

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn on Wednesday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes $27 million to upgrade public schools in the Fifth District, including the chiller replacement at Martin Boulevard Elementary School and mechanical upgrades at Oliver Beach Elementary School. All public school classrooms in the Fifth […]

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High School Juried Art Show

Artwork by 10 BCPS students featured in annual High School Juried Art Show at Reginald F. Lewis Museum

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TOWSON, MD—Ten Baltimore County Public School students have been named among the 23 finalists in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s 20th annual High School Juried Art Show. The ten students attend George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. Two Carver Center students earned special honors for their pieces (both digital artworks). Corri Caffee, Grade 10, received second place for […]

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Foresight Ogungbe

BCPS students select Eastern Tech junior as Student Member of the Board for 2025- 26

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TOWSON, MD—Eastern Technical High School junior Foresight Ogungbe has been elected as the Student Member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2025-2026 school year. Ogungbe will represent the student body’s interests during her one-year term, beginning July 1, 2025. Over 6,700 middle and high school students across Baltimore County participated in the election held on […]

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Aya Elamrani-Zerifi

BCPS high school senior selected for unique microgravity research

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TOWSON, MD—Hereford High School senior Aya Elamrani-Zerifi has been selected to conduct research in microgravity aboard a specially modified Boeing 727, becoming one of only four high school students nationwide chosen for this opportunity. The flight, scheduled for Sunday, May 4 (weather permitting), is a collaborative effort between NASA, The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Space Research, Space […]

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MAEOE Maryland Green Schools

Six BCPS schools earn Maryland Green School status

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TOWSON, MD—Six Baltimore County public schools were named among the newest Maryland Green Schools and Centers by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Those schools are: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hebbville Elementary School; Logan Elementary School; Rossville Elementary School; George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology; and Pikesville High School This announcement brings the total number of […]

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Brittany Jakubowski Catonsville Middle School BCPS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year

Catonsville teacher who graduated from PHHS named BCPS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year

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TOWSON, MD—An English language arts and reading teacher at Catonsville Middle School has been named Baltimore County Public Schools’ 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. Brittany Jakubowski was among three finalists for the title who were honored Wednesday at a gala event celebrating the school system’s educators. Also celebrated were Kieran O’Connell of Franklin High School and Angela Berry of New […]

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