BCPS, County officials to cut ribbon for new Rossville Elementary School

UPDATE: Video from the ribbon-cutting ceremony can be viewed here. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, Baltimore County elected officials, and state dignitaries in formally cutting the ribbon on the new Rossville Elementary School. The […]

Angry parent attempts to board BCPS school bus, shatters two windows

UPDATE: Reports indicate that this incident involved a Pleasant Plains Elementary School bus. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police had to be called on Thursday to restrain an angry parent who attempted to board a Baltimore County Public Schools bus. Board of Education president Julie Henn says that, on Thursday morning, a parent engaged in a verbal altercation with a […]

BCPS to hold virtual town hall on student, staff safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting parents, staff, students, and community members to a live virtual town hall to learn more about the school system’s efforts to ensure student and staff safety, available community resources, and opportunities to build positive partnerships for student support. The town hall will include a question-and-answer period. Families can submit questions in advance […]

Perry Hall High School on lockdown, police pursuing suspect in woods

UPDATE: Perry Hall students have departed the school safely following a lock out. Today at 1:50 p.m., officers responded to the back area outside  of the school for a reported assault. One person was transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives from White Marsh precinct are actively investigating this incident. As additional information becomes available updates will […]

Baltimore County Public Schools receives $26,413 donation from Giant Food to fight food insecurity

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has received a donation of $26,413 to help fight food insecurity among students. The money was raised during Giant Food’s Nourishing Our Youth food initiative. “We deeply appreciate this generous donation from Giant Food and its customers,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Partners such as Giant Food demonstrate enduring community support for our […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announces Tales of the Dead contest winners

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library challenged writers of all ages to write original horror stories with a “Moonlit Masquerade” theme in its Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. Six winners were chosen, and for the first time ever, one of the winners isn’t local. The winner of the Over 21 category, Carrie Donovan, lives in Germany. The Tales […]

BCPS students, families invited to visit schools for magnet showcase events

TOWSON, MD—Students and families interested in Baltimore County Public Schools magnet programs are invited to visit the programs during magnet showcase events in October. The magnet website identifies programs and the schools where they are located. BCPS magnet programs are theme-oriented courses of study that provide students with in-depth experiences in specialized areas of interest. BCPS has nearly 120 elementary, […]

Local groups to hold ‘Safe Schools 911’ rally at Perry Hall High School on Monday

PERRY HALL, MD—Local organizations will be holding a “safe schools” rally in Perry Hall on Monday. Minister Karen Bush, Family Comprehensive Ministry Church, and the Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will host a “Safe Schools 911” rally at Perry Hall High School. The rally will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2022. The event description reads […]