BALTIMORE, MD—Sujan Dhakal of Perry Hall has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 Braille Challenge by the Braille Institute. An 11th grader at Eastern Technical High School, Dhakal will compete at the national finals on June 24 and 25 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Celebrating more than 100 years of eliminating barriers for the […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals through the Summer Food Service Program from Tuesday, June 21, through Friday, August 19. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, but meal sites will be closed on Monday, July 4, and Tuesday, July 19. All meals must be consumed on site. During the Summer Food Service Program, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind held its 169th commencement on June 6, 2022. The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of 19 students from the Class of 2022, who are now proud MSB alumni. The ceremony consisted of the conferring of diplomas, certificates, and awards, with remarks from Dr. Joshua Irzyk, MSB Director of Education, and commencement speaker, Paul Schroeder, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Three Perry Hall High School educators who are retiring from Baltimore County Public Schools were recognized on Wednesday. Ms. McCauley, a guidance secretary, has been with BCPS for 16 years. Kathleen Watkins, Assistant Principal, has been with BCPS for 30 years. Melissa Laing, an administrative secretary, has been with BCPS for 20 years. The three were recognized on Wednesday […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a fire at Magnolia Elementary School in Joppa. The fire was reported at around 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Units arrived to find a transformer that was in fire with possible extension to the school. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that crews are waiting for BGE to cut the power so the […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and the Commission for Women will recognize three outstanding women during its 40th Annual “Woman of the Year” Awards Ceremony. The event will take place on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Baltimore County Council Chambers. The 2022 recipients are: Charlotte W. Bullock as the “Woman of the Year”, a long-standing resident dedicated to […]
TOWSON, MD—Five members of the Baltimore County Council have signed a letter urging the school board to replace Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams. In the letter, the councilmembers cite constant issues found in Baltimore County Public Schools such as transportation issues, school buses running late, and low student and teacher morale. The letter tp Baltimore County Board of Education Chair Julie […]
TOWSON, MD—Each year, the Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development recognizes outstanding school counselors for their contributions to students, schools, and the school counseling profession. “Our school counselors are essential to the academic progress and personal development and well-being of our students,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Awards presented by the Baltimore County Association […]