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Community invited to public forums to identify educational priorities, leadership qualities of next BCPS superintendent

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Members of the Baltimore County Public Schools community are invited to participate in public forums from Tuesday, March 21, to Thursday, March 23, regarding the national search for a new superintendent. The meetings will be hosted by McPherson and Jacobson LLC, the executive search firm selected by the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The forums will offer BCPS […]

BCPS graduation rate declines 1.7 percent for Class of 2022

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students for the 2021-2022 school year is 84.5 percent, according to data released March 9 by the Maryland State Department of Education. BCPS’ graduation rate is 1.8 percentage points below the state average of 86.3 percent and is a decrease of 1.7 percentage points from the previous year. “The […]

New artificial intelligence career and technical education program approved for Baltimore County Public Schools

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has approved Baltimore County Public Schools’ plans to launch an artificial intelligence program in the 2023-2024 school year as one of its career and technical education (CTE) offerings. The program, officially titled Computer and Information Sciences Artificial Intelligence, will be offered at George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology, Sollers Point Technical […]

BCPS Presidential Scholar Candidates 2023

Six BCPS students named Presidential Scholars candidates for academics

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—On the basis of their academic achievements, six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors from five high schools have been named candidates in the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates are: Noah W. Duncan, Eastern Technical High School Owen D. Fay, Towson High School Andrew H. Han, Parkville High School Naomi J. Horner, Perry Hall High School Kevin Li, […]

Six BCPS seniors chosen to serve as Maryland General Assembly student pages for 2023 legislative session

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2023 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. Two of the six attend Perry Hall High School and Eastern Tech. The students are: Josie Choe, Dulaney High School Maja Durkovic, Eastern Technical High School David Klein, Towson High School Aima Raza, Western School […]

First Financial commits $50,000 to grants program for Baltimore County Public Schools

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

SPARKS, MD— At a reception honoring recipients of its 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 “Putting Students First Grant” program, First Financial Federal Credit Union announced a $50,000 commitment to Baltimore County Public Schools over the next five years. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the credit union will award 10 $1,000 grants each year through the 2027-2028 school year. Putting Students First […]

Perry Hall, Parkville educators recognized with state-level awards from the Maryland Art Education Association

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Eight Baltimore County Public Schools visual arts educators have earned statewide awards from the Maryland Art Education Association. “This impressive statewide recognition is a reflection of the immense talent of our visual arts team,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Our visual arts educators inspire and challenge our students and contribute to their academic and personal growth in […]

BCPS celebrates its spring athletics 2022 state champions, runners-up

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating the school system’s high school athletic teams and student-athletes recognized at the state level during the 2022 spring season. The following student-athletes or teams and their school and coaches were honored: State Champions: Class 1A Girls Track & Field – Western School of Technology Coach Clarissa Higgins Class 1A Girls 400m – […]

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