BCPS students select Perry Hall junior Roah Hassan as Student Member of the Board for 2022-2023

TOWSON, MD—Middle and high school students from across Baltimore County have selected Perry Hall High School junior Roah Hassan to serve as the student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2022-2023 school year. Hassan’s one-year term begins July 1, 2022. A record number of 13,169 students cast online ballots on Thursday, March 17th. The […]

BCPS celebrates winter 2021-2022 state champions and runners-up

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools celebrates its high school athletic teams and student-athletes recognized at the state level during the 2021-2022 winter season. The following student-athletes or teams and their schools and coaches were honored: State Champions Co-ed Wrestling – Dom Ambrosino – Sparrows Point High School               Coach Mike Whisner Co-ed Wrestling – Gage Carr – Sparrows Point High […]

BCPS ‘Art is for Everyone’ exhibition returns to Baltimore Museum of Art

BALTIMORE, MD—Following a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, artwork by Baltimore County Public Schools’ students will once again be seen in person in the Baltimore Museum of Art for the 34th annual “Art is for Everyone” exhibition. The exhibition will feature more than 260 artworks from 120 schools, including drawings, sculptures, mixed media, photography, digital art, paintings, and collaborative […]

Perry Hall students among winners in 2022 Maryland Regional Braille Challenge

Baltimore, MD—Blind and visually impaired students from across Maryland and the surrounding region competed in the 13th annual Maryland Regional Braille Challenge on February 5th. The event and subsequent award ceremony, hosted by the Maryland School for the Blind and the Maryland State Department of Education, were held virtually again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the winners […]

One arrested following assault, disturbance at Essex high school

ESSEX, MD—Police responded to a disturbance at a high school in Essex on Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to Chesapeake High School, located in the 1800-block of Turkey Point Road (21221). The Baltimore County Police Department says a disturbance and assault were reported at the school. One individual has been arrested. Additional information will be released as it becomes […]

Police respond to fight at Parkville High School

PARKVILLE, MD—Police responded to a fight at Parkville High School on Tuesday. On March 1, additional officers responded to the 2600-block of Putty Hill Avenue (21234) to assist a School Resource Officer with a physical altercation. A police spokesperson tells NottinghamMD.com that a weapon was mentioned but not confirmed. The school was briefly placed on lockdown, but dismissed on time.

BCPS to host virtual recruitment event on March 2

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold a virtual recruitment event next week. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 4 – 6 p.m. Baltimore County Public Schools is nationally recognized for its academics and innovation and offers a strong benefits program and comprehensive support for teachers new to the school system. Those interested in attending […]

Middle River teacher honored with statewide award

TOWSON, MD—Five BCPS teachers have earned Outstanding Teacher as Leader in Gifted and Talented Education Awards from the Maryland Gifted and Talented Advisory Council’s Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) program. One BCPS student was honored with a Student Accomplishment in Gifted and Talented Education Award. The honored teachers are: Ashley Battersby, Grade 5 math teacher, Riverview Elementary School […]