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Baltimore County seeks bids to develop long-term school construction plan

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) on Monday issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an independent consultant to assist in the development of a long-range plan for identifying and prioritizing capital improvements to Baltimore County’s school buildings. The plan will reportedly prioritize needs-based on enrollment projections and capacity, educational equity and adequacy, and the conditions of […]

Parkville Precinct collecting food for needy families

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville Precinct is collecting food for 9 needy families. Items needed for the Thanksgiving baskets include turkey, gravy, boxed potatoes, canned vegetables, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, and more. Monetary gifts and gifts cards will also be accepted. Items may be taken directly to the Parkville Precinct, Parkville Middle School, and/or Pine Grove […]

Dorsey Keith, Parkvile High student with Autism, voted Homecoming King

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—A feelgood story for the ages went down at Parkville High School last weekend. On Saturday, some 800 students not only celebrated their homecoming dance, but they also celebrated and embraced their incredibly diverse student body. Th students elected Dorsey Keith IV, a student with Autism, as this year’s Homecoming King. According to the school, Dorsey is well liked […]

Carney neighbor scares off burglar, Rosedale private school burglarized

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just after 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, two individuals grabbed the victim’s belongings om Debkay Court in Essex (21221) and stated that they had a gun. A suspect then pulled a bag away from the victim and ran. At just after 2:45 p.m. on […]

7 BCPS educators to receive district arts awards, 4 teachers nominated for state-level honors

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Six Baltimore County Public Schools teachers and one principal are set to be honored with district awards from the Maryland Art Education Association. In addition, four BCPS visual arts teachers have been nominated for state-level recognition. “We are honored to recognize these amazing educators for their service and dedication to their students, schools, and field of art education,” said […]

Special book reading at Martin Boulevard Elementary to bring together students, farmers, 4-H

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Students at Martin Boulevard Elementary School will participate in a special reading of the book “Right This Very Minute” next week. The guest reader will be a 4-H youth, and farmers from the Baltimore County Farm Bureau will be on hand to answer student’s questions. The special event will take place on Monday, October 21st, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. […]

Baltimore County to consider starting school before Labor Day

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education is considering three proposed 2020-2021 school calendar options, one of which includes beginning the school year before Labor Day. The three calendar options are as follows: Proposed BCPS 2020 – 2021 Calendars Calendar Option A: PRE-LABOR DAY START Spring Break – 10 Calendar Days Teacher Start Date: Monday, August 24, 2020 Student Start […]

Parkville resident honored with Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities award

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Heather Johnson, an educator at The Maryland School for the Blind, has been named the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities 2019 Teacher of the Year. The annual award is presented to a public or private, preschool to post-secondary school teacher, who through exceptional effort, both inside and outside of the classroom, instills in others a positive attitude and acceptance […]

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