Baltimore County to offer school bus driver incentives to address shortage

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams on Tuesday announced a plan to boost recruitment and retention of school bus drivers amid a nationwide shortage of bus drivers. “I know Baltimore County families are relieved to have their children back in school buildings full time this year, but they also deserve to know […]

New northeast area middle school design complete, tentatively set to open in September 2024

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The design of the long-awaited new northeast area middle school (begun in 2017) is complete. On Monday night, the Board of Education received a presentation on the design of the new school from Moseley Architects, according to School Board member Julie Henn. The new 1,410-seat school, located at the Nottingham Park, site will feature a Magnet Academy of Health […]

Baltimore County Public Schools’ communications team earns five regional awards

TOWSON, MD—The Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (CHESPRA) has presented five awards – including an award of excellence – to Baltimore County Public Schools for the quality of its communications efforts. Contest entries were created during the 2020-2021 school year and were judged by an external panel. CHESPRA members include school systems from throughout Maryland, Virginia, […]

Olszewski presents American Rescue Plan Act spending proposal for Baltimore County, to hold public input meetings

TOWSON. MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced spending proposals for Baltimore County’s $160.7 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan, which advance a broad range of innovative, equity-focused efforts in addition to ongoing pandemic response needs. Officials will utilize approximately $80 million in funds to support Baltimore County’s ongoing public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Baltimore County […]

The Education Foundation launches ‘Putting Students First’ grant program in partnership with First Financial Federal Credit Union

TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools has announced the launch of the “Putting Students First” grant program in partnership with First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU). This grant program will award up to 10 BCPS educators with grants of $500 each to enhance student learning with additional supplies, resources, and/or opportunities/experiences. The application deadline is Wednesday, November […]

Baltimore County Public Schools closed on Friday due to severe weather

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all schools will be closed on Friday, October 29 due to severe weather. Daycare programs in school buildings will be closed. Central and administrative offices will be open with option for telework or unscheduled leave for staff. Harford County Public Schools will also be closed. A major coastal flooding event is […]

BCPS high school students invited to 5th Annual BCPS-HBCU Virtual College Fair

TOWSON, MD—All Baltimore County Public Schools high school students are invited to participate in the fifth annual BCPS-HBCU Virtual College Fair. The fair will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 4 – 7 p.m. At the free event, students will have the opportunity to meet representatives from more than 30 Historically Black Colleges and Universities from throughout the […]

Virtual public information session to be held next week to consider elementary school boundaries in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Northeast Area Elementary Boundary Study Committee will host a public information session next week to provide information and gather feedback about boundary options and the study process. The virtual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. The event will include an explanation of the process, a presentation of data, and a question-and-answer period. […]