TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams on Thursday issued a statement in response to questions about records retention. On Wednesday, the Baltimore County Board of Education requested an internal investigation into the shredding and destruction of material during a 2018 BCPS financial audit. The board also announced that it would be drafting a district-wide policy on […]
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are responding to the scene of a possible hazmat situation in Fallston. At about 8:45 a.m., units responded to Youth’s Benefit Elementary School, located at 1901 Fallston Road. Initial reports indicated that there was a possible natural gas leak at the school. There has been no word on any injuries.
TOWSON, MD—In the Report on the 100-Day Entry Plan, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams established his priorities for county schools based on feedback from workgroups and Community Conversations: Increase achievement for all students while preparing a variety of pathways to prepare students for career and college. Provide a safe, orderly, and caring environment for students and […]
TOWSON, MD—Four Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named finalists in the 32nd Annual “Champions of Courage” Black History Month Essay Competition presented by M&T Bank. They will appear this winter, along with 16 other Baltimore-area student finalists, on FOX45, The CW Baltimore, and MyTV Baltimore saluting their personal heroes. The finalists from BCPS are: Sharcorya Jones, Milford Mill […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools dance students will participate in two statewide dance events sponsored by the Maryland Dance Education Association. At both events, students will participate in masterclasses during the day and perform in a public concert in the evening. At both events, tickets, sold at the door, will be $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. […]
TOWSON, MD—Maryland 529 –formerly the College Savings Plans of Maryland – has scheduled Parent Information Night sessions this winter and next spring at seven of Baltimore County’s middle schools. The meetings are open to all Baltimore County parents who are interested in learning more about the plans. When & Where: Thursday, January 23, at 6:30 p.m. Catonsville Middle School, 2301 […]
UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools will now be CLOSED on Monday, December 16th. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—As wintry precipitation continues to fall on Monday morning, local schools have announced weather-related delays and closures. Baltimore County Public Schools will open two hours late (update: BCPS has decided to close) on Monday. Harford County Public Schools will be closed. In […]
TOWSON, MD—Incumbent Board Chair Kathleen S. Causey and Vice Chair Julie C. Henn will remain in their positions as de facto officers of the Board of Education of Baltimore County until such time as the Board elects officers by the required majority of seven votes. No candidate for either office received the required majority of votes to be elected at […]