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videoWhat’s Trending 5-21-12 - What is trending in BCPS!

     

videoStudio Interview - BCPS Supervisor of Summer Programs and Dropout Prevention and Thomas Miley, Library Media Specialist at Deer Park MS discuss the Summer School program in BCPS.



     

videoDedicated Volunteer - Jackie Brewster has been a BCPS school volunteer at Charlemont Elementary for 15 years.  She logs 1300 to 1500 hours annually, and volunteers at other neighboring schools as well.



     

videoStream Study
BCPS middle and high school students experience hands-on  outdoor science investigation through the Environmental Science Stream Study  at Oregon Ridge Nature Center.

videoAround the County 5-21-12 - The students at Vincent Farms ES earn a valuable experience by working together and bringing Seussical Jr. the musical to the Stage.



     

videoWhat’s Trending 5-7-12 - What is trending in BCPS!

     

videoRelay for Life - Over the past four years, Loch Raven High School's Relay for Life event has raised over $200,000 for the American Cancer Society.



     

videoMaryland Dairy Princess - Meet Renee Wilson. A senior at Hereford High School and the 2012 Maryland Dairy Princess. The mission of the Maryland Dairy Princess program is to promote milk and dairy products at the grassroots level throughout Maryland.



     

videoAround the County 5-7-12
Envirothon Competition  -  BCPS held the largest Envirothon Competition at Oregon Ridge Park.  During the competition students completed written and hands-on tests.

Drinking and Driving Message  - Baltimore County Police along with a MADD Parent visited Overlea High School to address the students about drinking and driving, especially during prom season.

videoIn Focus 5-7-12 - Angela Rountree , Art teacher from Ridgely Middle School was named BCPS's Teacher of the Year.   She also has the opportunity to compete for Maryland State Teacher of the Year.



     

videoWhat’s Trending 4-23-12 - What is trending in BCPS!

     

videoStudio interview - BCPS Coordinator of Art, Linda Popp and Carroll Cook, from G.W.Carver Center for Arts and Technology discuss the visual arts program in BCPS and some upcoming exhibits

     

videoCulinary Club - The Culinary Club at Sparrows Point High School allows students and faculty members to come together on a regular basis to share their interest in cooking.

     

videoTeam America Rocket Challenge
The Team America Rocket Challenge is a national competition in which a hand-crafted rocket is required to launch two eggs 800 feet into the air and land them safely between 43 and 47 seconds.


     

videoAround the County - 1. Dumbarton Middle School Hosts the Maryland State Chess Tournament. 2. The students at the Rosedale Center enjoy a hands-on and eye-opening morning for Career Day.

     

videoWhat’s Trending 3-26-12 - What is trending in BCPS!

     

video20th Anniversary at ET - Eastern Tech celebrated the 20th anniversary of thee Cross Disciplinary / Cross Generational Reading Program with some special guests.

     

videoVEX Robotics in the Hereford Zone - Students from around the county are devoting more and more time to the fascinating world of Robotics. And the VEX Robotics Design System- is part of that craze.

     

videoAround the County 3-26-12
1. Students from Cromwell ES connect via Skpe with Kids around America on Dr. Seuss’ Birthday.
2. Students all over the County compete in this year’s 24 Math Challenge.


     

videoIn Focus: Technology in the Classroom - Florence Falatko was the recipient of Baltimore County Educator Using Technology Award.

     

videoWhat’s Trending 3-13-12 - What is trending in BCPS!

 

videoInterview 3-12-12 - Joan Marshall, Executive Director of The College Savings Plans of Maryland explains why the plans are a great way to save for a child's education.
videoCollege Fair for Chinese Exchange Students - As part of the BCPS China Cultural Exchange Program, students from Xi'an, China participated in a College Fair Workshop at Loch Raven High School. 3/12/12
videoMarc's Promise - On August 25th 2006, 18 year old Marc Goldberg from Franklin High School was killed in an automobile accident that should not of happened. The Marc's Promise Foundation was established in his name with the sole purpose of educating young people on responsible driving habits. 3/12/12

videoAround the County 3-12-12 - Students at Kenwood High School are afforded the opportunity to gain real world experience in the classroom.

 

videoWhat’s Trending 2-27-12 - What is trending in BCPS!

 

videoBigger, Faster, Stronger - Dulaney HS was recently recognized as the BFS High School of the Year for 2011, by Bigger, Faster, Stronger. The honor cited Dulaney's success in integrating the BFS program throughout physical education classes, weight training clubs and interscholastic sports teams.
videoFreedom's Feast - Students from Mars Estates Elementary School honor Black History Month through a program called "Freedom's Feast." 2/27/12
videoAround the County 2-27-12 - Pot Spring Es Kindergarteners celebrate their 100th day in school by dressing up as 100 year olds. 2/27/12

videoIn Focus 2-27-12 - Students at Kenwood High School are afforded the opportunity to gain real world experience in the classroom.

 

videoWhat’s Trending 2-13-12 - What is trending in BCPS!

 

videoInterview 2-13-12 - The Black Saga Competition offers intermediate and middle school students an opportunity to be involved in an after school activity that challenges them to learn about the African American experience.
videoApps Club - Shawn & Stephanie Grimes, Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts alumni, have introduced students to a club to teach them how to create application programs for iPhones, iPads, iPods and other mobile devices. 2/13/12
videoBrain Gain - Brain Gain is a challenging question/answer game show for BCPS students. The show is designed to be both informative and fun. It's Jeopardy meets Minute to Win It! Sponsored by First Financial Federal Credit Union of Maryland, teams compete for real money to be placed into their very own First Financial savings account. As the saying goes- No Brain, No Gain! 2/13/12

videoAround the County 2-13-12 - Former Astronaut and Director of the Hackerman Academy visits Lansdowne HS as part of an outreach program that encourages math and science. The Kids at Pinewood ES are introduced to the Sankofa Dance theater with performances of authentic African dance and music.

 

videoWhat’s Trending 1-30-12 - What is trending in BCPS!  1/30/12

 

videoMad Science - Families at Chadwick Elementary got the chance to see amazing feats of science at an evening presentation. 1/30/12
videoThe Instruments Petting Zoo - Pikesville High School's Tri-M Honor Society gave the gift of music to Fort Garrison Elementary School students in the form of an “ Instruments Petting Zoo”. 1/30/12
videoAround the County 1-30-12 - Scores of Students spend some afterschool time Break Dancing in the hallways of Perry Hall HS. 1/30/12

videoIn Focus: Outstanding Educator - Tiffany Livingstone Principal at Featherbed Elementary will be receiving an award for Outstanding Educator in Gifted and Talented Education. 1/30/12

 

videoWhat’s Trending - What is trending in BCPS!  1/16/12

 

videoStudio Interview - When winter arrives, the word on everyone's mind is SNOW. Department of Physical Facilities Grounds Supervisor, Jeff Carter, joins Mary Beth to discuss snow removal in BCPS. 1/16/12
videoStudent Jotter - Students at Norwood Elementary School are the first in the county to test pilot a new e-portfolio and safe social networking program called the Student Jotter. 1/16/12
videoMLK Celebration - On January 16th, the nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King's Jr.'s birthday. The students, staff, and the entire community from Hebbville Elementary School have been celebrating this special day with style for years. Check out Hebbville's MLK Celebration! 1/16/12

videoAround the County 1-16-12 - 1.The Kids at Warren ES compete in the National Geographic Bee 2.Students at Windsor Mill MS have an opportunity to enhance their performance in math through a program called TRANSFORMING MINDS: STARTING IN THE MIDDLE. participation at Pinewood ES. 1/16/12

 

videoWhat’s Trending - What is trending in BCPS!  

 

videoSandalwood Honored - Sandalwood ES in Essex has been named a National Title 1 Distinguished School for 2011-12, one of only two schools in Maryland given the honor this year.
videoSquid Dissection Lab - See students from Pinewood Elementary School get inked as they take part in the National Aquarium's Squid Dissection Lab.
videoAround the County - Students at Essex Elementary School launch 30 water rockets they built, to try and beat the record of 41 feet and 2 seconds of flight time.

videoIn Focus - Perry Hall High School student Anna Denisch is a published author of "Jack The Clown."

 

videoWhat’s Trending - What is trending in BCPS!  

 

videoStudio Interview - BCPS provides services to homeless students through the Office of Pupil Personnel Services. Homelessness affects many people in Baltimore County, including students.  Here to discuss homeless education in BCPS is Carl Love, the school system's Homeless Liaison.
videoDisabilities Awareness - Students in grade 6 at Perry Hall Middle School got the opportunity to experience
firsthand  the challenges of what a person with disabilities goes through every day.
videoHereford Agriscience - The Agriscience students at Hereford Middle School, are wondering What came first- the chicken or the egg?

videoAround the County - Jennifer Keats Curtis, the “Green Author” talks to kids at 5th District ES and explains how she uses Maryland Wildlife as her source for inspiration. Craig Collins brings mathematics to life utilizing magic, music, comedy and audience participation at Pinewood ES.

 

videoCarver Engineering - George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology is well known for its arts programs, but, some budding engineers are out to make a name of their own. 11/18/11
videoAround the County - On this segment of “Around the County”, BCPS helps creates an event at the Maryland State Fairgrounds that provides opportunities for minority businesses. But first will visit Pine Grove MS and Harford Hills ES where folks get to spend time in school with their kids and grand children. 11/18/11
videoRocket Day - The Goddard Space Center literally set-up shop for the students at Hillcrest Elementary School as they took part in Rocket Day! 11/18/11
videoIn Focus - One school has an SOS Club to ease those homework wars which helps students to be prepared for class. 11/18/11
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What’s Trending - What is trending in BCPS! 11/18/11

videoAround the County - In our “Around the County” segment, We’ll March along with the kids from Rodgers Forge as they bring their favorite book characters to life. Then we’ll visit Franklin HS where Penny-wise students make a difference for a good cause. 11/8/11
videoWhat's Trending - What’s Trending in BCPS 11/8/11
videoStudio Interview - BCPS has introduced MyLunchMoney.com - a new way for parents to purchase school lunches for their child. 11/8/11
videoNooks in the Classroom - Students in New Town High School’s English 11 AP Class use the latest technology from NookColor 11/8/11
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Ecosystem Data Collection - Pine Grove ES visited the Marshy Point Nature Center to gather data in four different ecosystems. Students got the opportunity to explore coastal forests, marshes and shallow waters. 11/8/11

videoAround the County - Students across Baltimore County aim to break a world record in Simultaneous Jumping Jacks. Police and Firefighters demonstrate a mock traffic accident at Owings Mills HS.
videoMoving History - Students at Charlesmont Elementary learn about the Battle of North Point in a unique physical education lesson developed by Physical Education Teacher Delke Crouthamel.
videoTree Planting - Students from Dulaney high school and Pot Spring elementary teamed up to participate in a Forest Buffer Restoration Project at Spring Lake Park in Cockeysville.
videoIn Focus - Phil Frazier a student at New Town High school is managing his own business.
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Around the County - 1. Two Baltimore County Teachers with the right stuff experience Zero-Gravity. 2. Students at Sandalwood ES are taught Ballroom Dancing. 10/7/11

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Pinwheels for Peace - Every September 21st is recognized around the world as International Peace Day- here in BCPS, for many schools, this day is celebrated as Pinwheels for Peace.10/7/11

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Interview with Merv Mawhinney, Senior Operations Supervisor, NW, Office of Transportation - October 17-25 is National School Bus Safety Week. The BCPS Office of Transportation operates 880 buses that transport over 62,000 students daily. 10/7/11

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Homegrown Lunch - Students from around the county got the opportunity to savory various fruits and vegetables during Homegrown Lunch week. 10/7/11

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Home & Hospital - The County's Home and Hospital program educates BCPS students from K-12  who cannot attend a traditional school. 9/23/11

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PSAT - This year, BCPS is funding the cost for students in grades 10 and 11 to take the PSAT on October 12. 9/23/11


videoIn Focus - Pat McCusker graduated from Franklin High school and now he is the new principal. (9/23/11)
videoAround the County - Pikesville MS and Halstead
Academy are proud to receive a Ben Carson Reading room.
And...
A  successful Carver graduate graces Baltimore County students with dance... (9/23/11)
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