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Councilman Marks thanks school board for initiating construction of new school

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday morning thanked the Baltimore County Board of Education for advancing the construction of the new elementary school proposed at Rossville Boulevard in the White Marsh area. At Tuesday evening’s meeting, the Board approved $48.3 million in construction contracts, allowing the project to proceed. Construction will start this summer, with an expected opening […]

Baltimore County Student Councils announces launch of Baltimore County Junior Councils for middle school students

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Student Councils, during its February general assembly meeting, voted to form an officially recognized Baltimore County Junior Councils organization for middle school students. Elections will be held virtually in April to select the Junior Councils officer team. “The middle school involvement within the Baltimore County Student Councils has grown exponentially over the past few years,” said […]

2021 BCPS Film Expo and poster contest to accept entries beginning March 15

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Film Expo Committee is now accepting entries for its poster design and film competitions. The contests will be a bit different this year. “As in past years, students in Grades 6-12 are invited to submit films,” said Sherri Fisher, BCPS coordinator of visual arts. “But this year, the BCPS Film Expo has added […]

BCPS announces meal distribution changes beginning Monday, March 1

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Some Baltimore County Public Schools students will begin attending classes in their school buildings during the week of March 1st. To facilitate the Phase I and Phase II hybrid instruction model, the school system will modify its meal distribution program beginning on Monday. Under this new plan, school officials say all elementary school students who opted for in-person […]

Parking improvements completed at Gunpowder Elementary School [PHOTOS]

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Parking improvements have been completed at Perry Hall’s Gunpowder Elementary School, Councilman David Marks announced on Friday. The project is one that supporters say will improve mobility both at the school along Holiday Manor Road. “Parking has been a problem at Gunpowder Elementary School since before I was elected,” said Councilman Marks. “Along with the resurfacing of Baker […]

Attorney General Frosh urges FCC to increase internet access during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh this week joined 30 attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission to fund internet connectivity and internet-enabled devices to K-12 students attending school remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, the FCC asked for comment on petitions urging the commission to temporarily waive some restrictions on its E-Rate program. Specifically, […]

Perry Hall, Parkville High School students named 2021 Champions of Courage grand prize winners

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Ava Wehr of Perry Hall High School and Breanna Pompey of Parkville High School were honored as first- and second-place winners, respectively, in the 34th Annual Champions of Courage Black History Month Essay Competition. Wehr received a $200 scholarship, and in her honor, Perry Hall High received a $200 award. Pompey was awarded a $150 scholarship, and Parkville High […]

Governor Larry Hogan Maryland COVID Update 20210223

Governor Hogan: Single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines arriving next week, face coverings required in school settings

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced the opening of a FEMA-supported mass vaccination site in Southern Maryland, in addition to expanded surveillance of COVID-19 variants, an executive order requiring face coverings in schools, the arrival of single-dose vaccines next week, and a warning regarding vaccine fraud in Maryland. “Following both the federal and state vaccination plans, we continue to […]

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