Perry Hall High School to receive tobacco awareness grant

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Tuesday that Perry Hall High School would receive a grant of approximately $800 to assist with anti-smoking awareness. The funds will be used to educate students in health and physical education classes about the dangers of tobacco use, with a particular focus on vaping. Grant funds are provided to Baltimore County […]

25 BCPS students to convene for welcoming retreat to new Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program at Towson University

TOWSON, MD—One Grade 11 student from each Baltimore County public high school has been selected to participate in the 2020 cohort of the Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program, a new initiative of the Towson University Women’s Leadership Collective. The Collective was conceived by Dr. Nancy Grasmick, the Presidential Scholar and Women’s Leadership Ambassador at Towson University.  It builds on the […]

Councilman Marks provides update on Gerst Farm in Perry Hall, meeting to be held

NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Thursday morning, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks provided an update on the Gerst Farm property. Councilman Marks sent the following to NottinghamMD.com: For five years, I have blocked development of the Gerst Farm in Perry Hall. In 2015, I blocked a proposed Planned Unit Department that included a blend of apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes that would have […]

Perry Hall High, Parkville High, Eastern Tech students named among World Trade Center Institute’s inaugural ‘Youth Diplomats’

TOWSON, MD—The World Trade Center Institute has named seven Baltimore County Public Schools students among the inaugural class of participants in its Youth Diplomats Program. The new program for Maryland high school juniors and seniors offers workshops, meetings with professionals, and volunteer opportunities for students who are curious about the world, open to diverse perspectives, committed to making an impact […]

Students from 10 BCPS high schools featured in 2 statewide dance events

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools dance students will participate in two statewide dance events sponsored by the Maryland Dance Education Association. At both events, students will participate in masterclasses during the day and perform in a public concert in the evening. At both events, tickets, sold at the door, will be $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. […]

Police searching for suspect wanted in connection with assault, robbery near Perry Hall High School

UPDATE 2: The suspect has been identified by police. UPDATE: An arrest has been made in this case. Original story below… ——— PERRY HALL, MD—Police are asking for help in locating the suspect responsible for an assault and robbery at Perry Hall High School last month. The armed robbery occurred at about 3:45 p.m. on November 12 at 4601 Ebenezer […]

CCBC Essex women’s soccer player, a Perry Hall High graduate, earns NJCAA All-America Honors

ESSEX, MD—The National Junior College Athletic Association on Thursday announced its 2019 Division I Women’s Soccer All-America teams, with CCBC Essex’s Kara Dietrich earning second team honors. She is the first Knights’ women’s soccer student-athlete since 2002 to earn the honor. A freshman, and Perry Hall High School graduate, Dietrich helped lead the Knights to a 19-4 overall record and […]