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53 BCPS teachers achieved, 10 renewed National Board Certification in 2024

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Fifty-three Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved and 10 BCPS teachers renewed their National Board Certification in December 2024. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, an independent nonprofit […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to close two hours early on Friday

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools have cancelled all afterschool activities, including aftercare. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss two hours early on Friday, January 3, 2025. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled. School and central offices will remain open. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. A Winter Weather […]

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Student charged following assault at Essex school

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—One student has been charged following an assault at a middle school in Essex. On Monday, December 16, a student at Stemmers Run Middle School was assaulted with a pair of scissors. The Baltimore County Police Department tells NottinghamMD.com that a student sustained a laceration to the upper body following an altercation with another student. The school nurse provided […]

Baltimore County School Bus Camera Intelliguard

Thousands of citations issued for passing stopped school buses in Baltimore County

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning drivers that they are still passing stopped school buses at an alarming rate, despite the implementation of a new school bus camera program. Since the program began issuing citations on November 4, 2024, the police department has issued 7,437 citations. The program’s cameras have captured numerous instances of drivers failing to stop […]

New leadership announced for Baltimore County Board of Education

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education selected Jane Lichter as its chair and Robin Harvey as its vice chair during a meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd. Both officers will serve one-year terms. Lichter, a resident of Pikesville and former educator, was elected to the Board of Education in 2022. She served her first one-year term as Board Chair. Harvey, […]

Reported firearm prompts lockdown at Nottingham Middle School

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Nottingham Middle School was briefly placed on lockdown on Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the school in reference to a reported firearm. The school was placed on lockdown and searched. Authorities say no weapon was found.

Winter Arts & Crafts Fair returns to Perry Hall High School in December

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Winter Arts & Crafts Fair will return to Perry Hall High School in December. The 2024 event will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The craft fair will feature over 100 vendors and hundreds of homemade products, including jewelry, pet products, toys, candles, and more. The fundraiser will support the Perry Hall […]

BCPS Art at The Avenue White Marsh 202411

Kenwood High School students install BCPS student artwork at THE AVENUE at White Marsh skating rink

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The AVENUE at White Marsh is once again displaying BCPS student artwork around its outdoor skating rink, which is open now through the end of winter. The 12 artworks on display were created by students from across the county in various grade levels. In addition to highlighting BCPS visual arts students, the project reflects the work of career and […]

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