BALTIMORE, MD—Following a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, artwork by Baltimore County Public Schools’ students will once again be seen in person in the Baltimore Museum of Art for the 34th annual “Art is for Everyone” exhibition. The exhibition will feature more than 260 artworks from 120 schools, including drawings, sculptures, mixed media, photography, digital art, paintings, and collaborative […]
ESSEX, MD—Police responded to a disturbance at a high school in Essex on Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to Chesapeake High School, located in the 1800-block of Turkey Point Road (21221). The Baltimore County Police Department says a disturbance and assault were reported at the school. One individual has been arrested. Additional information will be released as it becomes […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold a virtual recruitment event next week. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 4 – 6 p.m. Baltimore County Public Schools is nationally recognized for its academics and innovation and offers a strong benefits program and comprehensive support for teachers new to the school system. Those interested in attending […]
TOWSON, MD—Five BCPS teachers have earned Outstanding Teacher as Leader in Gifted and Talented Education Awards from the Maryland Gifted and Talented Advisory Council’s Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) program. One BCPS student was honored with a Student Accomplishment in Gifted and Talented Education Award. The honored teachers are: Ashley Battersby, Grade 5 math teacher, Riverview Elementary School […]
TOWSON, MD—It’s official. Masks will become optional at all Baltimore County Public Schools on March 1st. BCPS made the announcement on Friday evening. Earlier this week, the Maryland State Board of Education lifted the statewide mask mandate. On Friday, the Maryland General Assembly’s AELR Committee agreed with the decision. BCPS officials say additional information will be sent to all families […]
UPDATE: Roah Hassan has been selected to to serve as the student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County for the 2022-2023 school year. Original story below… —– PERRY HALL, MD—The BCPS Student Member of the Board elections are right around the corner, and two finalists have been named. This year’s finalists are Roah Hassan, a junior at […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has scheduled two community forums during the next two months to review options and solicit feedback on how best to improve buildings, enhance school use, and provide capacity relief for high schools in the county’s northeast area. The forums are part of a long-term study on planning for improvement in the county’s high schools. Schools […]
UPDATE: Masks will become optional at Baltimore County Public Schools on March 1st. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Wednesday provided an update on when school masking requirements might be eliminated. On February 10, 2022, Baltimore County’s COVID-19 case rate dropped below 100 cases per 100,000 residents, moving the county out of the CDC’s high […]