BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—The four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools has improved from 87.6 percent for the Class of 2019 to 88.5 percent for the Class of 2020, according to data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education. The statewide graduation rate decreased from 86.86 percent in 2019 to 86.75 percent in 2020. The BCPS […]
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Some Baltimore County Public Schools students will begin attending classes in their school buildings during the week of March 1. To facilitate the Phase I and Phase II hybrid instruction model, the school system will modify its meal distribution program beginning Monday, March 1st. Under this new plan, all elementary school students who opted for in-person hybrid instruction […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools has announced a new scholarship fund established in honor of the late Arnold Potler, a veteran BCPS educator. Potler spent his entire career with Baltimore County Public Schools, with assignments at Sudbrook Middle School and Milford Mill, Parkville, Perry Hall, and Pikesville high schools. In addition to teaching science, Potler served […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Frozen precipitation will persist through the overnight hours, forecasters say. The National Weather Service says light freezing rain or freezing drizzle is expected in Baltimore County. Light snow showers are also possible as the back end of the recent storm system exits the region. Motorists should expect icy conditions and prepare for overnight refreezing, especially on bridges and overpasses. […]
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced that the County has selected Public Works, LLC, to conduct an enterprise-wide efficiency audit. The County’s first-ever comprehensive assessment will be conducted across all Baltimore County government departments and Baltimore County Public Schools to identify opportunities for fiscal savings through efficiency in operations and service delivery. “Governments should effectively and […]
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will hold a virtual information session on applying to college. The online event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Stephanie Campbell, a BCPS college counselor, will host the session to assist Grade 10 and 11 students and their parents/caregivers in preparing for the college application process. The session will […]
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Korean percussionist Kim So Ra will join with Baltimore County Public Schools students on Wednesday, February 17, from 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. The online event is free and open to all. Officials say that students using Chromebooks can access this Zoom event. After clicking the link to enter the event, they should not choose to “Add Zoom to […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday submitted a $1.59 billion supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2022, including additional resources to support the safe reopening of schools. “This supplemental budget provides further support for the safe reopening of Maryland schools,” said Governor Hogan. “I want to commend all the teachers, administrators, parents, and public health officials who are doing everything they […]