TOWSON, MD – When the Maryland General Assembly session ends on April 8, so will the service of 10 BCPS students assisting as 2019 student pages. Student pages are high school seniors selected to spend two nonconsecutive weeks in Annapolis during the General Assembly session to learn about the legislative process. For 2019, the BCPS seniors serving as pages are: […]
Baltimore County Public Schools on Monday announced the nominees for the 2019 “Eastern Zone” Teacher of the Year award. Here are this year’s nominees, listed in alphabetical order by school. Stephanie Lawson, Battle Grove Elementary Terry Flynn, Battle Monument Cindy Laue, Bear Creek Elementary Stacey Steinberg, Berkshire Elementary Diane Pfeifer, Chapel Hill Elementary Carrie Sprucebank, Charlesmont Elementary Irene Check, Chase […]
UPDATE:A demolition and reconstruction date has been set for the press box. Original story below… —— The aging press box at Perry Hall High School’s Al Miller Stadium may soon get a long-awaited makeover. Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday that state funding would be awarded to the school for the project. “I received word…from Delegate (Harry) Bhandari that $200,000 […]
It would seem that a breaking point has been reached. With school bus delays mounting in northeastern Baltimore County, local elected officials want answers. Dozens of parents have complained on local online forums lately that Baltimore County school buses have been arriving hours late, if they arrive at all. “When school buses don’t arrive, children are in danger,” said BCPS […]
Towson, MD – Fourteen Baltimore County Public Schools students from seven high schools were honored by Girl Scouts of Central Maryland for earning Girl Scout Gold Awards, the organization’s highest award. The award is earned by completing a community project that involves using knowledge and thought to create a sustainable solution. At least 80 hours must be involved in planning, […]
TOWSON, MD – Sixteen Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named 2019 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. In addition, 29 BCPS students previously named Carson Scholars are being honored for their excellence. The students are: 2019 Carson Scholars Autumn Blackwell, Grade 11, Kenwood High Ellie Carr, Grade 5, Sparks Elementary Zachary Chait, Grade 5, Summit Park Elementary […]
Towson, MD – Loyola University Maryland’s School of Education has named Monica Sample, principal of Overlea High School, as one of its two 2019 Literacy Leaders. The Literacy Leader Award recognizes graduates of Loyola’s literacy master’s program specializing in either reading or literacy who promote literacy, demonstrate innovation in practices, exhibit principal leadership within the school or community, and model […]
Towson, MD – Community members are invited to participate in forums about Baltimore County Public Schools’ superintendent search process. During these forums, community stakeholders will be invited to share their ideas about the characteristics, experiences, and professional attributes desired in the next superintendent. The forums will be facilitated by consultants from Ray and Associates, the executive search firm the Board […]