Makeda Scott Archives - Nottingham MD

Additional details released on Officer Caprio/Unity Playground dedication, ribbon-cutting to be held at Gunpowder Elementary School

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Additional details have been released regarding this weekend’s dedication of the Unity Playground. A host of county and state elected and educational leaders, including Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, will participate in the ribbon-cutting for the new Unity Playground to honor the life and service of Ofc. Amy Caprio, […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to require universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools this fall

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: Baltimore County Public Schools officials have provided additional details on the universal masking decision here. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will be holding an “Unmask Our Kids Rally” in August. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will require universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools for the Fall of the […]

Baltimore County Johnny Olszewski Education Announcement 20210414

County Executive Olsewski proposes record investments in education

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday was joined by Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Board Chair Makeda Scott to announce proposed record investments in the County’s public education system for Fiscal Year 2022. The total proposed budget for the school system totals more than $2.05 billion and covers nearly all of the Board […]

New Northeast Baltimore County Elementary School Construction

BCPS approves construction of new northeast area elementary school

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Northeastern Baltimore County will be getting a new elementary school next year to address overcrowding in one of the county’s fastest-growing areas. Construction of the 750-seat school was approved in March by the Board of Education of Baltimore County. Board members voted for construction to begin later this spring and early summer on the planned state-of-the-art elementary school. Plans […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to offer additional in-person academic support for selected students

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will offer selected students additional in-person academic support on Saturdays and/or after school, based on each school community’s specific needs. The initiatives, funded by the federal CARES grant, will be offered from April through June. “This school year has been particularly challenging for our students – and for all of us,” said Superintendent Dr. […]

Olszewski announces Black History Month conversation series

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced a Black History Month conversation series, engaging Black leaders across Baltimore County in a dialogue about the successes of Black leaders and the work ahead to promote a more equitable and inclusive Baltimore County. “Black History Month provides an important opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the successes of Black leaders […]

Baltimore County, BCPS announce community engagement effort for capital planning

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools on Tuesday today announced a new community engagement effort as part of phase 2 of the Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS), a long-range capital planning process to identify and prioritize needed improvements to Baltimore County’s school infrastructure. As part of this new effort, additional online surveys and virtual community forums […]

Board of Education forms superintendent search committee

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

During the December 11 meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, in open session, Board Chair Kathleen Causey announced the creation of an “ad hoc” committee of the Board tasked with making recommendations to the full Board regarding a potential superintendent search. It was announced that Board Vice Chair Julie Henn would serve as Chair of this committee. Also […]