Baltimore County Public Schools

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BCPS Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) applications are open from December 3, 2024 – January 24, 2025. Interested students can learn more by visiting the SMOB Selection website. Applicants must be current sophomores or juniors and will need to have a recommendation from their high school principal, in addition to other requirements. High school principals can nominate up to two students.

BCPS is proud to reiterate its commitment to ensuring equity and access in all areas of academic programs, social-emotional supports, and business operations.

In 10th grade, Jennifer Curtis met an English teacher who showed her that "teaching English is about more than just reading books." A new BCPS Close-Up blog post explores Curtis's path to becoming a teacher and a department chair.

Applications for the Online Learning Program for the 2025-26 school year will be accepted from Friday, November 8, through Friday, December 13.