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BCPS releases ‘True North’ document outlining guidelines for transition to hybrid, in-person learning

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has released “Safety Is Our True North,” a document that contains health and safety guidelines for a phased-in transition to hybrid, in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the document’s opening letter, BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Chief of School Climate and Safety Dr. Michael J. Zarchin write, “We share the community’s goal […]

Two Parkville High School students earn Opportunity Scholarship awards from College Board

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD – Eight Baltimore County Public Schools students from seven high schools have earned SAT Practice or SAT Build awards as part of the College Board Opportunity Scholarship program. Two students from Parkville High School received awards. The College Board invests $5 million per year in the College Board Opportunity Scholarship program, with half of the scholarships designated for […]

BCPS announces location, schedule changes to fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Nov. 2

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools has announced changes to its fall meal distribution program, effective Monday, Nov. 2. One location has been added – Fontana Lane and Fontana Lane – and eight locations have been removed – Epsom Road and Sadler Road, Naturo Road and Yakona Road (@ playground), Polaris Court and Cloister Road, Fontana Lane (@ Golden […]

Perry Hall High School student, Battle Monument teacher win Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities awards

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Bryce Muneses, a Grade 10 student at Perry Hall High School, was named Student of the Year, and Brandi Corriggio, an educator at Battle Monument School, was named Teacher of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities. An awards video was released online on Oct. 29. Muneses suffered a stroke as an infant that limited his […]

Baltimore County Public Schools seeking talented students for ‘Entertainment Blvd’ show on BCPS-TV

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—So you think you can dance? Or sing? Or play an instrument? Are you a Baltimore County Public Schools student who can sing, play an instrument, dance, make art, act, tell great jokes, recite poetry, or perform martial arts? Or do you want to share your culture or language through songs or performances? BCPS-TV is looking for videos of […]

Baltimore County Public Schools officials release fall plan for high school sports

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools on Tuesday announced its fall re-engagement plan for high school athletics. According to the plan, student-athletes will return to their school campuses to participate in voluntary conditioning and skill development sessions. The tentative schedule is that the small group sessions (of 20 students or fewer) will take place: For winter sports, Nov. 16 – Dec. […]

State Superintendent continues to encourage return to in-person instruction

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—At the October meeting of the State Board of Education, State Superintendent of Schools Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D. continued to encourage local school systems to safely return students to schools for in-person instruction in accordance with Stage 3 of Maryland Together: Maryland’s Recovery Plan for EducationMaryland Together: Maryland’s Recovery Plan for Education. State health metrics continue to remain among […]

BCPS parents, students invited to complete survey about first quarter virtual instruction

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting students and parents/caregivers to complete an online survey about their experiences with virtual instruction during the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. The anonymous survey is open now through Sunday, Nov. 8. Those needing assistance with taking the survey are asked to call the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) […]

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