NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School was evacuated on Tuesday morning due to reports of a gas odor in the building. Baltimore County Fire Department crews responded and no gas leak was found. Students have safely returned to the building according to Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn. The communication that was sent to parents and caregivers can be […]
TOWSON, MD—Soon after winter break, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the entire community to participate in Team BCPS Day, an annual celebration of its schools, students, teachers, staff, volunteers, and supporters. On Team BCPS Day 2024, to be held on Thursday, January 11, all community members are encouraged to wear blue and post photos on social media using hashtag […]
BALTIMORE, MD—State Delegate Carl Jackson is planning to deliver 150 toys to deserving children from across the district. Representing the 8th legislative district of Maryland, Delegate Jackson was initially appointed to the seat in 2021 before winning the seat outright in 2022 by an overwhelming margin. The former Baltimore County alum has made it his mission while in office to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools this week announced a new partnership with Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health care company, to provide free, unlimited telehealth therapy for all BCPS high school students ages 13 and above. Beginning December 2023, more than 32,000 students will have access to high-quality, messaging therapy and evidenced-based mental health resources. This districtwide program offers support […]
TOWSON, MD—Faculty and staff who may be interested in transferring to the new northeast area middle school next school year are invited to attend several information sessions that will be held around the county. Principal Bryan Thanner will be present at the sessions and attendees will be able to learn about the new school and discuss the transfer process, as […]
UPDATE 2: Authorities have determined that the threats are not credible. UPDATE: From the Maryland Center for School Safety: Several bomb threats supposedly sent by a Russian terrorist group are circulating among multiple states. These threats began in Texas school districts on Friday, December 8, 2023 via emailed messages. The trend has spread to several states via emails, and SnapChat […]
TOWSON, MD—Eight Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2024 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. The students are: Ivana Awuah, Catonsville High School Yeily Benitez, Kenwood High School Nikolai Brodie, Overlea High School Khumari Burgess, Towson High School Claire Cabral, Hereford High School Xin Yue Lu, Dulaney High School Anya […]
TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday, December 5, Tiara Booker-Dwyer was selected to serve as chair of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, while Christina Pumphrey was selected as vice president. Both officers will serve a one-year term. A resident of Owings Mills, Booker-Dwyer (Member At-Large) was appointed to the Board of Education in April 2023 by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. She […]