PERRY HALL, MD—The last of the trailers at Perry Hall Middle School will be removed next week, according to Councilman David Marks. “(The removal of the trailers) is another sign that overcrowding has been eliminated from this school with the construction of Nottingham Middle School and the expansion of Pine Grove Middle School,” said Councilman Marks. “The new principal, Justin […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools this week awarded $43,000 in environmental literacy grants to 27 schools, marking the 11th anniversary of its “Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge” program and kicking off the next year’s competition. The annual Clean Green 15 competition encourages schools and volunteers to conduct quick, 15-minute local litter cleanup events. During the 2024-25 school year, 27 county […]
TOWSON, MD—Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 5 reception and awards ceremony for BCPS’ 37th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured the work of 112 student artists from across the county. Following the ceremony at The StarTUp at Towson University, 307 Washington Ave., Towson […]
TOWSON, MD—Three 2025 Baltimore County Public Schools graduates have been named recipients of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, joining more than 2,900 high school seniors nationwide recognized for their academic excellence. Henry Tang of Lutherville-Timonium, a Dulaney High School graduate and aspiring software engineer, received a scholarship from the University of Maryland. Mika E. Thiessen of Baltimore, a Towson High School […]
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 […]
ESSEX, MD—An Essex middle school teacher has been arrested on sex offense charges, police said on Friday. On May 30, 2025, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 61-year-old Roger Myers, of Towson, on multiple sex offense and assault charges which stem from alleged crimes that occurred on the premises of Deep Creek Middle School in Essex. Myers, who […]
ROSEDALE, MD—A juvenile has been arrested after a student was stabbed at Nottingham Middle School on Thursday afternoon. Officers are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a physical assault that occurred at around dismissal time at the school, located in the 5200-block of King Avenue (21237). One juvenile sustained non-life threating injuries after being stabbed in the leg during the altercation […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is gearing up for its annual Summer Reading Challenge, inviting children to “Color Our World” from June 7 to August 30. The program aims to encourage reading and prevent learning loss during the summer break. Children can participate by reading for 10 hours and tracking their progress on the Beanstack app or a printable game […]