BCPS News 1/13/13

Hippodrome Experience - Students from Deer Park Middle School got the opportunity to visit the Hippodrome Theatre to take master classes with stage actors from the play Billy Elliot.

BCPS News 1/14/13

What's Trending:

Blue Ribbon Schools -  Chadwick and Charlesmont Elementary Schools have recently been named  Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools for 2013. 

JROTC Museum -  Parkville High School recently unveiled the Marine Corps JROTC class museum which holds a collection of uniforms, hats, replicas and artifacts dating back to the 1800s.

Artist in Residence - Hawthorne Elementary School was recently granted the opportunity by the Maryland State Arts Council, to have an Artist in Residence work with their fifth grade students.

Studio Interview:
Topic:  Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA Program
Guest:  Alastair Palmer, Guidance Counselor, Loch Raven High School

Segments:
Hippodrome Experience - Students from Deer Park Middle School got the opportunity to visit the Hippodrome Theatre to take master classes with stage actors from the play Billy Elliot.

STAR - This month's STAR video segment (Spotlighting Talent Achievement & Results) takes a look at successful Title I Schools, technology throughout the system, and the Advance Path Academies.

Around the County Segment:  
A behind the scenes look at the audition process for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" musical to be held at Vincent Farm Elementary School later this school year. 

BCPS News 1/7/13

Special Custodian - John Dugent a custodian at Parkville High loves his school, job and community so much he made it his second home.

BCPS News 1/2/13

Cartooning Around - Meet Noah Cutwright a student from Lansdowne High school. An artist who has a knack for cartoons

BCPS News 12/12/12

Library Information Services - Working behind the scenes in preparing students as "Knowledge Workers", The office of Library Information Services, is on the cutting edge in providing these media resources to students, teachers and parents 24/7.

BCPS News 12-24-12

What's Trending:
Patient First Donation - Local Patient First medical centers donated $10,000 to the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools.  

Education Grant - Karen Barnes, principal of Southwest Academy Magnet School was among 25 recipients across the nation to receive $5,000 from the "Share the Dream" grant program.

Moustache Mania - Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts,  raised over $5,500 for the 2012 Movember campaign. The international fundraising project is designed to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer.  

Passion for Singing - The Chapel Hill Elementary School Music Sensations is in its fourteenth year of hitting high notes. The Music Sensations have performed at holiday events, Blast soccer games, The Ronald McDonald House and other locations.

Segments:
Library Information Services - Working behind the scenes in preparing students as "Knowledge Workers", The office of Library Information Services, is on the cutting edge in providing these media resources to students, teachers and parents 24/7.

Cartooning Around - Meet Noah Cutwright a student from Lansdowne High school. An artist who has a knack for cartoons.

Around the County Segment:  
Students at Perry Hall High School had the opportunity to test their interview skills with professionals from the real world.

A second Grader at Sparks Elementary School, loves sharks so much that he wrote a book about them.

In Focus Segment:
One Special Custodian -  John Dugent a custodian at Parkville High loves his school, job and community so much he  made it his second home.

BCPS News 12/10/12

Special Edition: Mary Beth Marsden interviews Superintendent Dr. S. Dallas Dance
He discusses why he chose Baltimore County Public Schools, his Blueprint 2.0 plan, and other initiatives in the works. 

Segment: Celebrating Diversity - BCPS has a very diverse population. It's important that we celebrate our diversity- because diversity is.... all of us.

BCPS News 11-19-12

What's Trending:
Book Winners - In celebration of National Young Readers Week, Hawthorne Elementary School became the recipient of 500 new books.  The Book It,... Big Book Giveaway program, sponsored by Pizza Hut restaurants selected the Baltimore area as one of 20 winners out 6,000 locations nationwide.

Hitting High Notes -  BCPS's best in music students from around the county recently performed during the annual High School Honors Concert, held at Morgan State University. 

Honoring Our Military - Norwood Elementary School's PTA, staff, students and faculty honored active service members and veterans during American Education week.

Going Live - The Board of Education of Baltimore County is now live-streaming their bi-monthly meetings. 

Segments:
American Education Week - Every November BCPS open its doors for American Education Week. This is a great opportunity for parents to see their kids and teachers in action. 
                                                                                                                                     
Around the County Segment:  
Western School of Technology students learn the laws of Physics with smashing pumpkins.

Strawberry DNA - Students from Randallstown High School show the kids at Pleasant Plains Elementary School  how to extract DNA from strawberries.

In Focus Segment:
Changing Behaviors - BCPS has been taking a closer look at countywide suspension rates and have been actively looking for ways to decrease those rates - and increase student achievement. 

BCPS News 11-5-12

Hoops for Heart - Students at Halstead Academy took part in the "Hoops for Heart" program to raise money for the American Heart Association.

Pumpkins for a Cause - Kingsville Elementary School decorated more than 50 pumpkins for the "Pumpkins for a Cause" campaign. The money raised will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Navigating BCPS - The BCPS website just got easier. The websites home page now features a Directories link that consolidates offices, schools and parent resources.

Battle by the Bay - Teams from sixteen BCPS Schools will participate in the "Battle by the Bay" robotics competition on November 17th at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

Segments:
SRO Program - BCPS in partnership with the Baltimore County Police Department, established the Student Resource Officer Program in 1998 to teach students about the law and to motive them in making the right decisions. Each high school and all but four middle schools have and SRO presence.

Parkville HS Ribbon Cutting - Parkville HS celebrated its new look with the completion of $34.5 million in renovations.

Around the County Segment:
"Days of Taste" program took place at Owings Mills ES, the students gained an appreciation of making a fresh salad.

Pikesville MS students learn valuable skills in reading and writing through a writing workshop taught by Adam Gidwitz, an author in residence.

In Focus Segment:
Simply Amazing - Patapsco High School Guidance Counselor Betty Edwards, has been in education for half century at one school.

BCPS New 10-22-12

Earth Day, Every Day - Students at Fort Garrison ES celebrated the first annual "Earth Day, Every Day" event gave students, hands on learning activities that focused on the effects of trash in the Chesapeake, animals in the environment, and creative ways recycled items can be used.

Safe Schools Conference - BCPS Hosted the 17th annual Safe School Conference for principals, school counselors and other school-based personnel. A variety of workshops were offered focusing on emergency plans, gang awareness and other safety topics.

One Driven Student - Ebe Inegbenebor a senior at New Town High School, and ranked number one in her class, is a well- rounded student driven for success. She is also the President of the National Honor Society to the Maryland State Board of Education.

Computer Games - Dozens of educational computer games created by BCPS students and teachers are now available online.

Music Clinic - Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, recently hosted the United States Air Force "Rhythm in Blues Jazz Ensemble". The ensemble formed music clinics, to work with instrumental students to help them refine their skills.

Carver Success - Orpheus Collar, a 2005 graduate from the Carver Center for Arts and Technology has adapted the bestselling fantasy adventure book "The Red Pyramid" to a 192 page graphic novel. His recent book signing and talk at Carver allowed students to experience the success of one of their own

Camp Ramblewood - Baltimore County Public Schools Student Councils went on a leadership retreat to Camp Ramblewood. The main event featured motivational speaker Patrick George.

World Peace Day with Pinwheels for Peace is celebrated at Randallstown ES.

Josh Shipp, a motivational Speaker, visits Kenwood HS with words of wisdom.

During Fire Prevention week, kindergarteners from Baltimore Highland ES visited with the English Consul Volunteer Fire Department to see firsthand, what goes on inside the fire station.

Pinwheels for Peace

     

C-SPAN 2012 Campaign Bus

     

Dr. Dance's safety awareness message

     

2012 Art Camp

     

Dr Dance's Welcome Message