Nottingham Middle PTO ‘Speak Life’ jewelry fundraiser runs through May 30

ROSEDALE, MD—The Nottingham Middle School PTO is running a special fundraiser through the end of May. The school’s PTO is partnering with The Inspiration Co. to offer jewelry at 35% off. Those wishing to participate in the “Speak Life” fundraiser can shop online at https://www.inspirationco.com and enter the 35% off code NOTTINGHAM. Additional details can be found in the flyer […]

BCPS educator named one of 25 outstanding technology and engineering teachers in the nation

BALTIMORE, MD—A teacher at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science has been recognized as one of the nation’s top technology and engineering educators. James Renaud was recently honored with a Teacher Excellence Award by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) at its 87th Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Renaud was selected for his innovative teaching methods, […]

Marks, Henn: Over $27 million allocated in new budget to upgrade eastside schools

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn on Wednesday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes $27 million to upgrade public schools in the Fifth District, including the chiller replacement at Martin Boulevard Elementary School and mechanical upgrades at Oliver Beach Elementary School. All public school classrooms in the Fifth […]

Artwork by 10 BCPS students featured in annual High School Juried Art Show at Reginald F. Lewis Museum

TOWSON, MD—Ten Baltimore County Public School students have been named among the 23 finalists in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s 20th annual High School Juried Art Show. The ten students attend George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. Two Carver Center students earned special honors for their pieces (both digital artworks). Corri Caffee, Grade 10, received second place for […]

23 Maryland schools earn Purple Star designation for support of military families

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced 23 schools across eight school systems as recipients of the 2025-27 Purple Star School designation. Tuesday’s State Board of Education meeting will formally honor the schools. These schools were recognized for their strong services and support for students from military families. Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools, praised […]

Attorney General Brown sues Trump administration’s threat to withhold federal funding for K-12 schools

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a 19-state lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s threat to withhold federal funding over school diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The lawsuit (PDF), filed last Monday, aims to prevent the Department of Education (ED) from enforcing its new interpretation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which […]

BCPS students select Eastern Tech junior as Student Member of the Board for 2025- 26

TOWSON, MD—Eastern Technical High School junior Foresight Ogungbe has been elected as the Student Member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2025-2026 school year. Ogungbe will represent the student body’s interests during her one-year term, beginning July 1, 2025. Over 6,700 middle and high school students across Baltimore County participated in the election held on […]