BCPS Virtual Learning Program announces meal distribution change for week of September 6

TOWSON, MD—Free meals will be available to all students enrolled and attending Baltimore County Public Schools’ Virtual Learning Program through June 30, 2022. Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additionally, schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, for systemwide professional development. Therefore, meal pick-up […]

CCBC named one of Maryland’s best employers by Forbes

ROSEDALE, MD—Forbes’ 2021 list of America’s Best Employers by State has been released, and the Community College of Baltimore County made the cut. CCBC checked in at number 11 on this year’s list, right behind Lockheed Martin (#10). Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to compile the list, which is divided into 51 rankings—one for each of the 50 […]

BCPS announces fall athletics spectator and visiting team guidelines

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Athletics on Wednesday announced the following guidelines for attendance at all BCPS athletic events for athletes, coaches, and spectators: Face Coverings Face coverings are required for athletes when inside a school unless the athlete is in the field of play. Coaches and sideline players must wear a face covering while indoors, regardless […]

UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski to retire in spring 2022

BALTIMORE, MD—After three decades of transformational leadership at UMBC, President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III has announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year. President Hrabowski is nationally celebrated for his results-driven commitment to inclusive excellence, collaborative approach to leadership, and mentorship that pairs high expectations with strong support. Through his time at UMBC, these qualities […]

Free breakfast, lunch meals to be offered to all BCPS students for the 2021-2022 school year

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Food and Nutrition Services will offer all students attending BCPS schools free breakfast and lunch meals throughout the 2021-2022 school year, beginning on Monday, August 30, the first day of school. Breakfast meals will be offered upon entering the school and then eaten in classrooms. For lunch meal service, students will go […]

Perry Hall High School student to represent Baltimore County on Maryland Center for School Safety’s Student Focus Group

PERRY HALL, MD— Three Baltimore County Public Schools students represent the county on the 25-member 2021-2022 Student Focus Group for the Maryland Center for School Safety. The students are: Claire Cabral, a Grade 10 student at Hereford High School, and First Vice President of Baltimore County Student Councils Panagiolis Fafalios, a Grade 12 student at Dundalk High School and Sollers […]

BCPS to require all staff to undergo weekly COVID testing or get vaccinated

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools on Tuesday announced that all school system employees will be required to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing or show provide proof of receiving their vaccines. “We are creating this requirement to protect the health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff during this continuing pandemic,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “The move is […]

Baltimore County Police: Crossing guards needed for upcoming school year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is hiring crossing guards for the upcoming school year. The School Guard Team oversees the hiring, training, supervision, and inspection of 273 School Crossing Guard positions, serving 107 public and private schools. Recruitment is an ongoing process and offers individuals a chance to deliver a service to their community by making an impact on […]