Baltimore County Public Schools

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The BCPS Office of Transportation has announced the county-wide implementation of BusWhere, a location tracking software that allows subscribers to see bus locations in real time on a mobile phone or computer. On or about October 2, parents/caregivers of children who ride school buses should receive an email invitation to create an account directly from BusWhere.

The Annual BCPS Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair is fast approaching! At the fair, students can meet college admissions representatives and participate in workshops related to the college selection process, college admissions, financial aid, and college life. Drop-in support for college application essay writing will be offered throughout the day. High school students and their families are encouraged to register and attend.

To better prepare her students for future careers, Anjelica Tynes decided to learn more about the work world herself. This past summer, Tynes secured an externship, sponsored by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and early next year, as a Fulbright Scholarship recipient, she will travel to Taiwan to study how that nation prepares its students for employment.

This school year, BCPS has 56 community schools focused on addressing barriers impacting academic success. A new blog post profiles three community school facilitators and the work they do to identify needed resources and build partnerships.

From September 15 through October 15, we invite students, staff, and families to share some of their favorite traditions on social media using #BCPSHerencia.

Featuring 32 schools with magnet programs, ESOL, and Special Education representatives, and CTE exhibits and demonstrations! Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be available from September 12 through November 3, 2023.