BCPS, Baltimore County release updated recommendations for long-term school construction

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore County Government on Wednesday released updated recommendations for the County’s Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS), developed by CannonDesign, a nationally recognized architecture and planning company. Under the recommendations, every school in Baltimore County would receive equitable capital improvements within 15 years and could be completed without any additional revenue increases. “I […]

BCPS food service operations manager honored with two President’s Awards by national School Nutrition Association

TOWSON, MD—The national School Nutrition Association has recognized Terri Smith, food service operations manager for Baltimore County Public Schools and president of the Maryland School Nutrition Association, with the President’s Award of Excellence and the President’s Award of Service. The President’s Award of Excellence is awarded each year to only three state nutrition association presidents who demonstrate outstanding leadership by […]

MSDE, MDOT to collect back-to-school supplies for students in need

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland State Department of Education are partnering with the Boys and Girls Club Maryland Alliance for a statewide Back to School Supply Drive beginning Monday, July 12, and continuing through Friday, July 30, 2021. “As we emerge from the pandemic, we’re looking forward to returning Maryland students to school and back into […]

BCPS Office of Budget and Reporting honored with 14th national award for distinguished budget presentation

TOWSON, MD—For the 14th year, the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Budget and Reporting has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association. In 2019, the name of the award BCPS has received multiple times was changed from the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Award for Best Practices in School Budgeting. This award represents excellence in the preparation […]

Community mourns unexpected death of Kingsville teacher

KINGSVILLE, MD—A Kingsville-area educator has passed away.  Jennifer Rose Kindley, an Abingdon resident and teacher at Redeemer Classical Christian School, died unexpectedly on Independence Day. She was 48 years old. Her official obituary is below. Jennifer Rose Kindley (Abingdon, Maryland) passed away on July 4, 2021 at the age of 48.  She was loved and cherished by many people including : […]

New student Baltimore County Board of Education member Christian Thomas sworn in during outdoor ceremony

TOWSON, MD—It’s official. Christian Thomas, a rising senior at Eastern Technical High School, has been sworn in as the 2021-2022 Student Member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. This is the first year, due to a change in Maryland law, that BCPS students have directly elected the student member of the Board without approval from the governor. Superintendent […]

Baltimore County Public Schools honored with 10 national communication awards

TOWSON, MD—The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has honored Baltimore County Public Schools with ten 2021 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. “These awards represent the creativity and determination of our staff to reach the goals set forth in the Community Engagement and Partnerships portion of our strategic plan, The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. […]

Baltimore County Public Schools summer lunch program to begin on Monday, June 28

Towson, MD – Baltimore County Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals through the Summer Food Service Program from Monday, June 28, through Friday, August 20. Please note that meals will not be available on Monday, July 5, due to the federal Independence Day holiday. During the Summer Food Service Program, meals will be provided Monday through Friday […]