Local BCPS educators’ artwork on display at 2021 Teacher as Artist exhibit

TOWSON, MD—The annual Baltimore County Public Schools’ Teacher as Artist exhibit is on display online and at school system headquarters. “Each school year we welcome this exhibition of artwork by our BCPS art educators and staff,” said Ryan Twentey, BCPS visual arts coordinator. “The exhibit highlights the skill and creativity of art educators who are also practicing artists. The artworks […]

Perry Hall students recognized at 2021 BCPS Film Expo

PERRY HALL, MD—Several students from the Perry Hall area were recognized in this year’s Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo. In its sixth year, the BCPS Film Expo is Baltimore County’s largest student film competition, receiving more than 130 entries from two dozen schools. In lieu of an in-person screening, this year organizers hosted an online festival featuring winning films […]

BCPS celebrates Perry Hall Middle School educator who was named Maryland Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year [PHOTOS]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A very special celebration was held on Tuesday. Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams and Deborah Phelps, Executive Director for the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, gathered at Perry Hall Middle School to recognize Assistant Principal Deana Giannelli. Giannelli was named Maryland Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year in December 2020. Photos from today’s celebration […]

Perry Hall Middle School student elected Vice Chair of Baltimore County Junior Councils

PERRY HALL, MD—At the April 20 Baltimore County Student Councils General Assembly meeting, students elected the current BCSC president, first vice president, and community outreach director to serve again during the 2021-2022 school year. Students also elected officers for the newly established Baltimore County Junior Councils, which were created to enhance and nurture the influence and leadership of middle school […]

Deana Giannelli of Perry Hall Middle School named Maryland Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year

PERRY HALL, MD—Being an assistant principal is not an easy job. Add a pandemic, online learning, and a ransomware attack and the role of being an instructional leader in 2020 is even more difficult. Despite the additional challenges this year brought, one Baltimore County Public Schools administrator was recently recognized as the best in the state. On December 23, Deana […]

BCPS student artwork on display on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

TOWSON, MD—The Avenue at White Marsh has partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools to produce the 2020 Winter Art Exhibition, featuring artwork by more than 170 BCPS students. Images were selected by a panel of judges and represent students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Each week during the winter holiday season, five selected artworks from the online exhibition are displayed […]

Perry Hall, Parkville educators to receive district arts awards at statewide reception

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Six Baltimore County Public Schools teachers and one principal have been recognized with district awards from the BCPS Office of Visual Arts through the Maryland Art Education Association (MAEA). In addition, two BCPS visual arts teachers have been nominated for state recognition. Since they cannot be honored in person at this time, the Office of Visual Arts surprised the […]

Local students named winners in 2020 BCPS Film Expo

TOWSON, MD—Using live action and animation, Annabelle Jones, a student at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, created the lyrical film that earned best in show honors in the 2020 BCPS Film Expo. In its fifth year, the BCPS Film Expo is Baltimore County’s largest student film competition. This year’s event is being held as an online festival […]