Public invited to third virtual meeting of Northeast Area Elementary Boundary Study

ROSEDALE, MD—Members of the Baltimore County Public Schools community are invited to attend the third meeting of the Northeast Area Elementary Boundary Study Committee, which has been charged with creating attendance boundaries for the new northeast elementary school and a new, larger Red House Run Elementary School. The meeting will be held 6 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, […]

Maryland School for the Blind teacher honored with national award

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Regina Fugate, an educator at The Maryland School for the Blind, has been named the Principals of Schools for the Blind (POSB) 2021 Outstanding Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Annually POSB, which is part of the Council of Schools for the Blind (COSB), recognizes the contributions of remarkable individuals nationally who work with students who […]

Governor Hogan encourages eligible Marylanders to get COVID-19 booster shots, details outreach efforts [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In response to widespread confusion over existing federal guidance, Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the current status of COVID-19 booster shot eligibility in the State of Maryland, and strongly encouraged those Marylanders who are eligible to immediately get their booster shot. “If you are confused about boosters, you are not alone,” said Governor Hogan. “In spite of that, […]

Councilman Marks: Perry Hall High School Homecoming Parade to be held along Ebenezer Road in October

UPDATE: The parade has been moved up to 4 p.m. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School’s annual Homecoming Parade will be held on Ebenezer Road in October, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. The parade will take place on Friday, October 8 in the late afternoon, with a start between 4:45 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (now 4:00 […]

BCPS to hold information sessions for prospective staff members for new northeast elementary school

ROSEDALE, MD—The new northeast area elementary school, scheduled to open in August 2022, will be holding in-person and virtual information sessions for individuals interested in working at the school. The new facility will be located at 7649 Gum Spring Road in Rosedale (21237). The sessions will be held as follows: Tuesday, October 5, at 5 p.m. Golden Ring Middle School […]

BCPS decision reversed, Perry Hall Band Boosters allowed to compete in fall travel competitions

PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall High School Marching Gators have received some very good news. After Baltimore County Public Schools’ leadership initially denied the marching band’s request to participate in fall travel competitions, parents and local leaders spoke out. BCPS School Board member Julie Henn urged parents and citizens to reach out to BCPS, citing the fact that, under current […]

Maryland School for the Blind teacher announced as Computer Science Teachers Association Equity Fellow

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind on Friday announced that Regina Fugate has been selected as a 2021-22 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Equity Fellow. Fugate, a certified teacher of the visually impaired (TVI), is a 2002 graduate of Berea College in Kentucky and received her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Vanderbilt University in 2007. She has been […]

Baltimore County teen arrested in connection with Chesapeake High School gun incident

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County arrested a suspect on Thursday afternoon in connection with a loaded handgun and ammunition a school administrator discovered at Chesapeake High School on Wednesday. The juvenile surrendered to police on Thursday. At this point, detectives do not believe other students were involved. The suspect, who has not been identified, has been charged as an adult with […]