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Baltimore County Public Schools officials seek input on possible virtual learning during snow days

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are asking for input on how to handle inclement weather days this school year. The Maryland State Department of Education has local school systems with an opportunity to use virtual inclement weather days throughout the year. The 2022-2023 school year includes 5 inclement weather days. BCPS is asking parents, staff, students, and community members […]

Two teens arrested after gun found in backpack outside Chesapeake High School

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County arrested two teens on Monday after a gun was found in a backpack outside of an Essex school. The incident took place on Monday afternoon outside of Chesapeake High School. At the scene, officers arrested a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old. The initial call was for a report of a suspicious person, according to WBAL-TV. No […]

BCPS educator among finalists for 2022-2023 Maryland Teacher of the Year

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has named seven teachers as finalists for 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the Year. The finalists are: Charles Whittaker of Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Berol Dewdney of Baltimore City Public Schools; Alicia Amaral Freeman of Baltimore County Public Schools; Jonathan Kurtz of Frederick County Public Schools; Ashley Gereli of Harford County Public Schools; […]

BCPS welcomes 111,000 students for 2022-2023 school year, Rossville Elementary opens its doors [VIDEO]

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools welcomed more than 111,000 students on Monday, August 29 into its 176 schools for the start of the 2022-2023 school year. BCPS new hires for the school year include nearly 800 teachers, 62.5 office professionals, 11.4 health assistants, 100 paraeducators, and 21 principals. “The start of a new school year is an incredibly exciting time […]

Baltimore County Public Library encourages families to use branches as resource during upcoming school year

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Another school year is underway for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students and staff. Baltimore County Public Library officials are reminding families that the library is more than just books. BCPL has access to several in-person and online tools, e-sources, and engaging programs to help students and their families navigate the school year. While all Baltimore County residents are able […]

Baltimore County Public Schools named second-most equitable school district in Maryland

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has been named the second-most equitable school district in the state of Maryland. With low-income school districts underfunded by around $6,700 per pupil, WalletHub this week released its report on the Most and Least Equitable School Districts in Maryland. To find out where school funding is distributed most fairly, WalletHub scored the equitability of each […]

Councilman Marks: Raised pedestrian crosswalk to be built at Chapel Hill Elementary School

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced the construction of a raised pedestrian crosswalk in front of Chapel Hill Elementary School. The crosswalk is designed to slow traffic and improve safety for students and neighbors. Construction will cost about $15,000 and work should be completed in September. The Moores Meadows community and school principal were engaged as […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union selects eight Baltimore County, Harford County educators as 2022 Golden Apple Award recipients

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA. MD—At a reception held at Mountain Branch in Joppa on Thursday, August 5, 2022, Freedom Federal Credit Union honored Dr. Stacey Durkovicˈ and Jeanne Mackowiak, as the grand prize award recipients of the Credit Union’s 2022 Golden Apple Annual Educator Award grant competition. Thanks to Freedom’s recent expansion from Harford County into Baltimore County, the Credit Union doubled grant […]

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