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Maryland Department of the Environment recognizes local schools for ‘idle-free’ policy

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Some northeastern Baltimore County schools have been recognized by the Maryland Department of the Environment. MDE has published an “Honor Roll” recognizing schools that have established a “school idle reduction” policy. “(These schools) are making great strides to keep students, staff, and families safer by reducing vehicle emissions from unnecessary idling,” said MDE officials. MDE reminds parents that idling […]

Loch Raven Technical Academy student to compete in annual Celebration of Music [VIDEO]

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Avery Markakis, a Grade 7 student at Loch Raven Technical Academy, is seeking online votes to move forward in the Celebration of Music contest. The national youth talent search, hosted by 18-year-old Ethan Bortnick, begins with a regional round. The competition is open to bands, musicians, singers, and dancers from ages 4 to 25. T The Baltimore competition features […]

Police investigate threat against Perry Hall High School that circulated online

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a threat that was made against Perry Hall High School. The Baltimore County Police Department says a threat that was posted to social media regarding the school has been determined to be “not credible.” Officers and members of the BCoPD Mobile Crisis Unit are working with the students who were involved in […]

Overlea High School Turf Field Ribbon Cutting

Overlea High School holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new turf field [PHOTOS]

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

OVERLEA, MD—The field is officially open. Overlea High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school’s new turf field on Friday. The new field was an $800,000 project for the school. On hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Councilwoman Cathy Bevins and County Executive Johnny Olszeweski. You can view more photos from the event below. [Images via County Executive Johnny […]

Free health fair to be held at Overlea High School

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

OVERLEA, MD—The community is invited to attend a free health fair in Overlea later this month. The event will be held at Overlea High School on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will be hosted by Overlea High School and the Health Education and Promotion Program of Towson University. In addition to meeting local healthcare […]

Deadline extended for applications to serve on BCPS Superintendent’s Teacher and Parent Advisory Councils

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The deadline to apply to serve on the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council or Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council has been extended to Wednesday, October 9, 2019. “I truly value receiving feedback and guidance from diverse members of our community,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “I encourage parents and teachers from across Baltimore County Public Schools […]

Temporary cooling solutions coming for six BCPS schools

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Board of Education Chair Kathleen Causey issued statements following County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s announcement indicating that he had identified $16 million in county funds for air conditioning and heating units in county schools. This funding matches $13.4 million in state funding awarded by the Maryland Interagency Commission on School […]

Non-air conditioned BCPS schools to close on Wednesday due to heat

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to impending excessive heat, Baltimore County Public Schools has announced that all non-air conditioned facilities will be closed on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. All magnet school shuttles will continue on normal schedules. The following schools will be closed on Wednesday: Bedford Elementary School Berkshire Elementary School Campfield Early Learning Center Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies Colgate Elementary School […]

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