Kenwood High School teacher selected as 2025 Ravens / M&T Bank Touchdown for Teachers winner

ESSEX, MD—A community school facilitator at Kenwood High School was named the 2025 Ravens/M&T Bank Touchdown for Teachers winner on Monday, celebrated for his tireless advocacy for students in a surprise ceremony that drew cheers from 900 students. Andrew Goldbeck received the award from Baltimore Ravens star defensive lineman Roquan Smith, who presented him with a personalized Ravens jersey. M&T […]

Career and Technical Education annual ceremony recognizes 154 outstanding BCPS students

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools premiered a virtual 51st Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony on May 14. During the ceremony, 154 seniors – one student from each CTE program at each high school – were recognized as exemplary students. Students honored in the ceremony are listed below: Catonsville High School Apprenticeship Maryland Program – Jacob Gundlach […]

BCPS graduation rate rises for second straight year, dropout rate improves

TOWSON, MD—The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students rose —for the second year in a row—to 85.84 percent, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) on February 25. The graduation rate for the Class of 2024 increased by nearly one percentage point from the previous year’s rate of 84.99 percent. The […]

Top BCPS high school jazz musicians to gather for annual All-County Jazz Concert

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Music lovers can enjoy a night of exceptional jazz when Baltimore County Public Schools’ top high school jazz musicians and vocalists take the stage for the annual All-County Jazz Concert. The concert will be held Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. at New Town High School, located at 4931 New Town Blvd. in Owings Mills (21117). Admission is […]

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

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 […]

Arrest made after Kenwood High School student assaulted off-campus in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested and charged a 16-year-old suspect in connection with an assault that occurred on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 2 p.m., on September 18, authorities were notified that a Kenwood High School student had been assaulted off-campus in the 500-block of Stemmers Run Road (21221). Medics transported the injured juvenile to an […]

Stabbing reported near Kenwood High School

UPDATE: A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police are on the scene of a reported stabbing in the Essex area. At around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to an off-campus stabbing near Kenwood High School. Police confirm to NottinghamMD.com that a juvenile was assaulted and “sustained a […]

Application process for 2025-2026 BCPS magnet programs set to begin on September 10

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) will begin accepting applications for 2025-2026 magnet programs beginning Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the school system announced this week. A magnet brochure describing program offerings is available online. “Our magnet programs offer amazing opportunities for our students to more fully explore their areas of interest and to earn valuable certifications, college credits, and even […]