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March

March 16, 2023

• BCPS celebrates its 2022-2023 winter athletics state champions
• BCPS student leaders to host 5K Walk and Community Fair in honor of former staff advisor
• Community invited to identify educational priorities and leadership qualities of next BCPS superintendent

March 14, 2023

• Winners announced in 2023 BCPS Black History Month Writing Contest

March 13, 2023

• 20 BCPS student teams earn honors during Maryland State VEX Robotics Championships
• Three BCPS music educators honored with statewide awards

March 10, 2023

• Watershed Public Charter School nominated for national Green School Award
• Eastern Tech teams earn 1st and 3rd places at the Lockheed Martin CYBERQUEST competition

March 9, 2023

• BCPS Graduation Rate Declines 1.7 Percent for Class of 2022; Randallstown High School Achieves Significant Increase

March 7, 2023

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

March 6, 2023

• Building and Contracts Committee to meet on Monday, March 13, 2023
• Two public information sessions scheduled this week to consider central and northeast middle school boundary options

March 3, 2023

• Chesapeake High teacher named Magnet Schools of America Region 1 Teacher of the Year

March 2, 2023

• Board of Education adopts $2.595 billion Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget request

March 1, 2023

• Board of Education hires search firm to assist with superintendent search

February 

February 28, 2023

• Eastern Tech student earns 2nd place in WJZ-TV’s Black History Oratory Competition 2023
• BCPS events for March 2023

February 24, 2023

• Registration open for BCPS summer music, dance, and theatre camps

February 23, 2023

• BCPS Winter Art Exhibition showcased at The AVENUE at White Marsh ice rink
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, February 28, 2023
  

February 22, 2023

• Baltimore County Public Schools to host major job fair
  

February 21, 2023

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

February 17, 2023

• Public hearing scheduled on the capacity relief proposal for Deer Park Middle Magnet School
• Zander Hoffman, Perry Hall High senior, has earned a statewide Eagle Scout award
• Dulaney, Franklin, and Loch Raven high school teams named 2023 Special Olympics Indoor Bocce State Champions

February 16, 2023

• Boundary process for central and northeast middle schools continues with Feb. 22 meeting
  

February 14, 2023

• 11 BCPS students are finalists in WJZ’s Black History Oratory Competition 2023

February 10, 2023

• BCPS 2023 Haiku Contest begins accepting entries on Thursday, Feb. 16

February 9, 2023

• BCPS Students Make Gains in Advanced Placement Exam Participation and Performance
• Several BCPS schools to close Feb. 9 due to police activity in the area

February 8, 2023

• Boundary process for central and northeast middle schools continues with Feb. 9 meeting

February 7, 2023

• Five BCPS students to be honored in inaugural “18 Under 18” awards program for outstanding youth
• Six BCPS students named Presidential Scholars candidates for academics

February 6, 2023

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, February 14, 2023

February 3, 2023

• Woodmoor Elementary teacher Alexander Blue earns Honored National Teaching Award

February 2, 2023

• Tina Wachter of Hereford High School named BCPS School Psychologist of the Year

February 1, 2023

• Registration open for BCPS Summer Art Enrichment Camp 2023
• BCPS Employee and Retiree Customer Service Center holds its grand opening today
• Awards announced for Team BCPS Day participants
• Carver Center students Sophia Bryter and Britney Simbana-J named candidates in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

January 

January 31, 2023

• BCPS events for February 2023
• BCPS recruitment events for February 2023
• Baltimore County Public Schools to celebrate Black History Month 2023

January 30, 2023

• Western Tech senior named prestigious QuestBridge Finalist

January 27, 2023

• Three juniors selected as candidates for Student Member of the Board of Education

January 26, 2023

• BCPS statement regarding release of the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education report on the November 2020 cyberattack

January 24, 2023

• Boundary process for central and northeast middle schools continues with Jan. 25 meeting
• Edgemere Elementary School wins national environmental art challenge for mural of marine life

January 23, 2023

• Statement from Superintendent Darryl Williams Regarding Status of Contract

January 20, 2023

• 2023 BCPS Stakeholder Climate Survey to begin Monday, Jan. 30

January 19, 2023

• Carver Center senior one of 50 students worldwide to be featured in College Board’s Advanced Placement Art and Design Exhibit

January 18, 2023

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, January 24, 2023

January 17, 2023

• Runa Matsushita, violinist from Towson High School, named 2023 BCPS Young Soloist winner

January 13, 2023

• BCPS recruitment events for January 2023

January 11, 2023

• Public Hearing Scheduled for BCPS Operating Budget
• BCPS Grade 3 students honored in the Baltimore County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest

January 10, 2023

• BCPS Superintendent Williams Presents Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget
• Boundary process for central and northeast middle schools set to begin this week

January 4, 2023

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, January 10, 2023

January 3, 2023

• Thursday, January 12, is Team BCPS Day!
• BCPS events for January 2023

December

December 21, 2022

• New monthly "Televisión BCPS" show explores topics of interest to Spanish-speaking families

December 16, 2022

• Outstanding high school and middle school students named to 2022-2023 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble
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December 14, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

December 13, 2022

• Dec. 14 meeting of Deer Park Middle Magnet School Boundary Study Committee cancelled
• Six BCPS seniors chosen to serve as Maryland General Assembly student pages for 2023 legislative session
• 44 BCPS students accepted into the Maryland Music Educators Association’s 2023 All State Ensembles

December 12, 2022

• BCPS teacher, employer earned awards from Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council

December 9, 2022

• Two photographs by Carver Center student Britney Simbana-J selected as finalists in Drexel University High School Photography Contest
• BCPS celebrates its 2022 fall athletics state and regional champions
• Maja Durkovic, Eastern Tech senior, one of two Maryland students selected to participate in the 61st annual United States Senate Program

December 7, 2022

• Watershed Public Charter School honored with grant from Teach For America Baltimore
• 10 BCPS students named 2023 YoungArts award winners
• Jane Lichter selected as Chair of Board of Education of Baltimore County; Robin Harvey selected as Vice Chair

December 5, 2022

• Two new reasons for seniors to attend this Saturday’s BCPS HBCU College Fair: more colleges participating, raffle for book scholarships 

December 1, 2022

• BCPS events for December 2022

November

November 29, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2022
• For “Giving Tuesday” this year, Education Foundation asks you to consider supporting BCPS students and schools

November 23, 2022

• BCPS student artwork to be featured in Maryland High School Juried Art Exhibition

November 22, 2022

• “Share the Warmth” campaign collects winter accessories and wellness items for BCPS students

November 21, 2022

• Seniors encouraged to attend 6th Annual BCPS HBCU College Fair on December 10
• BCPS to host “community conversation” focused on middle school safety

November 16, 2022

• Pop-up art show celebrates conclusion of “Action Art Adventure Week” at Ridge Ruxton School

November 15, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, November 22, 2022

November 14, 2022

• Community meeting scheduled for Nov. 15 to discuss Towson High School capital project

November 10, 2022

• Patapsco High certified as an AVID Schoolwide Site of Distinction

November 9, 2022

• BCPS schools to welcome parents, community for American Education Week

November 4, 2022

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

November 1, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Wednesday, November 9, 2022
• BCPS events for November 2022

October

October 27, 2022

• Join BCPS this Wednesday for "Math Homework Helpers LIVE"

October 24, 2022

• BCPS seeks volunteers for upcoming robotics events

October 21, 2022

• Public information session scheduled to consider Deer Park Middle Magnet School boundary options

October 19, 2022

• BCPS, County officials to cut ribbon for new Rossville Elementary School
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, October 25, 2022

October 11, 2022

• 14th annual Meet the Primes event to connect small, minority-owned businesses with subcontracting opportunities and resources
• BCPS stakeholders invited to live virtual town hall on student and staff safety

October 6, 2022

• Grange Elementary School reading specialist featured in a “Publisher’s Weekly” article

October 5, 2022

• Cockeysville and Dumbarton middle school students earn first and third place in county library’s short horror story contest

October 4, 2022

• Baltimore County Public Schools receives $26,413 donation from Giant Food to fight food insecurity
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

September

September 30, 2022

• Students, families invited to visit schools for magnet showcase events
• BCPS events for October 2022

September 28, 2022

• BCPS, County officials to break ground for new replacement for Lansdowne High School

September 27, 2022

• BCPS, Baltimore County leadership announce plan to provide enhanced compensation for BCPS staff
• Chesapeake High teacher recognized by Maryland Society for Educational Technology
• BCPS, Baltimore County leadership to announce employee compensation package

September 26, 2022

• Community forum scheduled for Sept. 29 to discuss Towson High School capital project

September 22, 2022

• BCPS school nurses, assistants to receive special “Stop the Bleed” lifesaving training in Sept. 26 sessions

September 21, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, September 27, 2022

September 16, 2022

• BCPS, County officials to break ground for new replacement for Bedford Elementary School

September 14, 2022

• 3 BCPS students named National Merit semifinalists

September 13, 2022

• Broadway performer to lead virtual master class for BCPS dance students from 4 schools

September 8, 2022

• BCPS recruitment events for September 2022

September 7, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, September 13, 2022

September 6, 2022

• Hebbville Elementary School closed today due to community power outage

September 2, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet in closed session on Tuesday, September 6, 2022
• Alicia Amaral Freeman of Franklin Elementary School named finalist for 2022-2023 Maryland Teacher of the Year

August

August 31, 2022

• BCPS events for September 2022

August 29, 2022

• Baltimore County Public Schools welcomes 111,000 students for 2022-2023 school year

August 26, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet in closed session on Monday, August 29, 2022

August 18, 2022

• Western Tech track coach named Maryland’s 2022 Girls High School Coach of the Year

August 16, 2022

•  Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, August 23, 2022

August 15, 2022

• This Saturday, join us for BCPSfest 2022, Baltimore County’s biggest and best back-to-school festival

August 12, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold special virtual meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2022

August 11, 2022

• Freedom Federal Credit Union selects eight educators as its 2022 Golden Apple Awards recipients
• Board of Education member Lisa Mack announces resignation from Board of Education

August 9, 2022

• August 9, 2022, Board meeting agenda to be truncated

August 5, 2022

• Lisa Tomecek, chef instructor at Western Tech, honored by American Culinary Federation with Presidential Medallion, inducted into culinary honor society

August 4, 2022

• Students 16 and older invited to apply for CareerLINK to receive career preparation services

August 2, 2022

• Mark your calendars for BCPSfest 2022, Baltimore County’s biggest and best back-to-school festival

August 1, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, August 9, 2022
• BCPS recruitment events for August 2022
• BCPS events for August 2022

July

July 29, 2022

•  Church Lane Elementary Technology student to compete in 2022 AAU Junior Olympic Games

July 28, 2022

• Carver Center student, graduate excel in national NAACP ACT-SO competition 

July 26, 2022

• BCPS High School Resource Officer of the Year Craig Willett earns statewide, national honors

July 20, 2022

• Community, business partners invited to contribute to The Education Foundation’s Tools for School supply drive

July 18, 2022

• “Grab and Go” summer meals from BCPS starting Wednesday, July 20

July 14, 2022

• BCPS News Release -- Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet with Recreation and Parks Board on Wednesday, July 20, 2022

July 11, 2022

• BCPS to host new series of open houses to hire teachers and other staff for the 2022-2023 school year

July 8, 2022

• New online haiku book reveals students’ deep thoughts about the power of dreams 

July 6, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, July 12, 2022

July 5, 2022

• 24 awards presented for artwork in 2022 BCPS Middle School Juried Art Exhibition
• BCPS events for July 2022

July 1, 2022

• BCPS recruitment events for July 2022
• Raine Valentine of Ridgely Middle School selected as one of only 15 national teacher leaders representing art educators in Connected Arts Networks

June 

June 24, 2022

• Ribbon cutting to be held for educator resource center’s new location
• BCPS seeks summer stories

June 23, 2022

• BCPS, County officials to break ground for new replacement school for Red House Run Elementary

June 22, 2022

• Stoneleigh Elementary School teacher recognized by honor society for women educators

June 17, 2022

• Baltimore County Public Schools’ Virtual Young Soloist winners announced

June 16, 2022

• “GatHERing STEAM” conference invites all female and nonbinary secondary school students to learn more about coursework, careers

June 15, 2022

• Pikesville High student honored as 2022 Maryland Rising Star Student Entrepreneur of the Year

June 14, 2022

• BCPS honors its School Resource Officers of the Year

June 10, 2022

• Summer breakfast and lunch program to begin on Tuesday, June 21

June 9, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold special closed session on Monday, June 13, 2022

June 8, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

June 7, 2022

• BCPS visual arts educators earned 8 state-level awards from the Maryland Art Education Association
• BCPS School Counselors of the Year, School Counselor Advocate of the Year named
• “GatHERing STEAM” conference to encourage female, nonbinary students’ interest in STEAM courses, careers

June 6, 2022

• BCPS employee earns prestigious Certified Administrative Professional status

June 3, 2022

• Clean Green 15 partnership awards $24,500 to 19 BCPS schools for keeping schools and county clean and green
• Felicia Stolusky appointed to Board of Education of Baltimore County
• BCPS celebrates its spring athletics 2022 state champions and runners-up

June 1, 2022

• BCPS recruitment events for June 2022
• Perry Hall High and Towson High seniors earn college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships

May 

May 31, 2022

• BCPS events for June 2022 

May 27, 2022

• Baltimore County Public Schools and Community College of Baltimore County to expand early college access programs

May 26, 2022

• Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce honors 21 BCPS educators and support staff
• Student artists honored at 34th Annual High School Art Exhibition

May 25, 2022

• 2022 BCPS Film Expo honors 17 projects from 11 schools 

May 24, 2022

• Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission to meet

May 23, 2022

• BCPS, County officials to break ground for new addition,
  renovations at Pine Grove Middle School

May 18, 2022

• Dulaney, Owings Mills high school students to be honored with Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship

May 17, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County FY2024 Capital Budget Public Hearing Cancelled
• Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission to meet
• BCPS, County officials to break ground for new replacement for Summit Park Elementary School
• Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher Melissa Salkeld Earns $25,000 Milken Educator Award

May 16, 2022

• BCPS 2022 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble Gala Concert postponed to Tuesday, June 14
• Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission to meet

May 13, 2022

• Three BCPS representatives to serve as featured speakers at national college readiness institutes this summer

May 12, 2022

• Carver Center sophomore named one of 10 finalists in National Portrait Gallery’s Teen Portraiture Competition
• Watch model cars created by 70+ elementary schools compete in 2022 BCPS Safe Racer Competition 
• BCPS 2022 high school graduations to begin soon
• Join BCPS for its 2022 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble Gala Concert

May 11, 2022

• Summer SNAP Program to provide supplemental benefits for nearly 28,000 Baltimore County children
• Community invited to 2022 BCPS Film Expo
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, May 17, 2022
• Towson High senior earns $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

May 10, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold FY2024 Capital Budget Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 18, 2022
• Career and Technical Education annual ceremony recognizes 147 outstanding students
• BCPS, County officials to break ground for new northeast middle school 

May 6, 2022

• BCPS recruitment events for May 2022
• Pam Brocato named Paraeducator of the Year by Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County

May 5, 2022

• Rising Grade 8 students invited to Career and Technical Education Virtual Summer Camp
• Three Western School of Technology students, special prize winners at Maryland History Day, advance to National History Day competition
• Join The Education Foundation for a day of family fun at “Let’s Play Ball”

May 4, 2022

• Mollie Kessel named Office Professional of the Year by Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County
• Registration open for BCPS Summer Art Enrichment Camp

May 3, 2022

• Woodlawn High School sophomore among top 45 competitors in national art for social justice poster design contest
• Dulaney High senior Miriam Talalay named 2022 Baltimore County Young Woman of the Year

May 2, 2022

• 48th Annual Career and Technical Education Student Recognition Ceremony to be broadcast online on May 4
• 15 Baltimore County public schools recertified as Maryland Green Schools
• Eastern Tech and Western Tech rank among top 75 magnet schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report

April 

April 29, 2022

• Eastern Technical High School seniors among top 50 competitors in national 2022 Vans Custom Culture Shoe Design Contest
• BCPS events for May 2022 

April 28, 2022

• Franklin Elementary ESOL teacher chosen as Baltimore County’s new Teacher of the Year for 2022-23 
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Wednesday, May 4, 2022

April 27, 2022

• BCPS students to be sworn in as Maryland Association of Student Councils president, 2nd vice president

April 26, 2022

• BCPS to name Teacher of the Year for 2022-23 during livestreamed celebration

April 25, 2022

• Team from Sparks Elementary earns statewide honor in yearlong Stock Market Game
• Three BCPS students selected to compete in National Civics Bee

April 22, 2022

•  Woodlawn High School to offer AP Capstone Diploma Program
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet with area advisory council members on Wednesday, April 27, 2022
• Dream inspired haiku – Short poems reveal deep thoughts. Four picked for honors.

April 21, 2022

• BCPS program specialist named student council Regional Advisor of the Year
• “BCPS Day of the Guitar” concert and master classes scheduled for Saturday, April 23, have been cancelled
• Three BCPS students named grand prize winners in Lyric Education’s 5th Annual Dream Big Contest

April 20, 2022

• BCPS announces countywide art educator awards and nominees for state awards
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet virtually on Tuesday, April 26, 2022
• Community invited to “BCPS Day of the Guitar” concert featuring world-renowned classical guitarist Thomas Viloteau

April 19, 2022

• Watershed Public Charter School nominated for three statewide awards
• Baltimore County Public Schools’ music education program earns national recognition – for the 17th consecutive year

April 8, 2022

• Upcoming community forum to review options for improving high schools in southeastern Baltimore County

April 5, 2022

• 20 BCPS students earn PTA Reflections honors at county and state level
• BCPS celebrates the Class of 2022 with graduating senior profiles

April 4, 2022

• Six educators chosen as finalists for 2022-2023 BCPS Teacher of the Year 
• Chesapeake High School closing at 12:30 p.m. today due to a water supply issue

April 1, 2022

• Second community forum scheduled to review options for improving northeast Baltimore County high schools
• BCPS recruitment events for April 2022
• BCPS events for April 2022
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, April 5, 2022

March 

March 31, 2022

• In-person teacher recruitment event for West Zone schools postponed until Monday, April 4 

March 28, 2022

• BCPS Student Choreography Showcase now available for online viewing

March 25, 2022

• 13 BCPS students earn National Medals in prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Program
• Owings Mills Elementary School closing at 12 noon today due to water supply issues
• Registration open for BCPS Summer Music Camp and Summer Dance Intensive

March 24, 2022

• Nearly 400 BCPS students to perform in All-County Band, Orchestra, and Chorus concerts on March 26
• Woodlawn High School closing at 11 a.m. today due to a facilities issue

March 23, 2022

• 16 teams from 5 BCPS schools qualify for 2022 VEX Robotics World Championships

March 22, 2022

• BCPS graduation rate remains steady; Hispanic/Latino student group sees biggest increase

March 21, 2022

• “Art is for Everyone” exhibition extended through March 27 at the Baltimore Museum of Art

March 18, 2022

• BCPS students select Perry Hall junior Roah Hassan as Student Member of the Board for 2022-2023

March 17, 2022

• School Board Nominating Commission seeks applicants for four at-large seats and one Councilmanic District 2 vacancy

March 16, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, March 22, 2022

March 14, 2022

• BCPS celebrates its winter 2021-2022 state champions and runners-up
• Maryland Teacher of the Year, Brianna Ross, launches new show on BCPS-TV

March 11, 2022

• "Art is for Everyone” exhibition returns to the Baltimore Museum of Art
• BCPS computer resource teacher named one of 4 National Educator Award winners

March 10, 2022

• Dr. Williams, BCPS honor four educators as newest Superintendent Fellows
• Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission to meet

March 9, 2022

• BCPS seeks businesses interested in offering Youth Apprenticeship opportunities for high school students

March 4, 2022

• Virtual public hearing scheduled for Board Policies 5550 and 5560 and school climate and student discipline
• Additional community forum scheduled to review options for improving southeast Baltimore County high schools

March 3, 2022

• Interested in becoming a teacher? Applications for BCPS Scholarship Loan program due Mar. 22

March 2, 2022

• 4 BCPS students honored in Baltimore County Public Library’s short story contest
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 

March 1, 2022

• BCPS recruitment events for March 2022
• Winners announced in 2022 BCPS Black History Month Writing Contest

February 

February 28, 2022

• Riderwood Elementary educator earns fellowship with Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
• BCPS events for March 2022

February 25, 2022

• Masks Optional in Baltimore County Public Schools Effective March 1
• Community forums to review options for improving high schools in northeast and southeast Baltimore County
• Application open for Councilmanic District 2 at-large Baltimore County school board seat; extension of application deadline for 4 at-large seats 

February 24, 2022

• BCPS to host virtual recruitment event for those interested in teaching
• BCPS 2022 Haiku Contest begins accepting entries on Monday, Feb. 28

February 23, 2022

• 5 BCPS teachers, 1 student honored with statewide gifted and talented education awards
• Community forums to review options for improving high schools in northeast and southeast Baltimore County 

February 16, 2022

• School Board Nominating Commission to Hold Public Information Session for Vacant District 2 Board Member Seat followed by a Commission Meeting

February 15, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, February 22, 2022
• Mays Chapel Elementary School teacher honored with statewide gifted and talented education award

February 14, 2022

• Owings Mills Elementary School program honored with statewide STEM award

February 10, 2022

• Vice Chair Cheryl Pasteur announces resignation from Board of Education 
• Superintendent issues statement regarding the arrest of suspects in the Feb. 8 shooting at Catonsville High

February 7, 2022

• Catonsville High department chair named Maryland School Counselor of the Year

February 4, 2022

• Virtual public hearing scheduled for the new Northeast Area Elementary School boundary
• BCPS recruitment events for February 2022
• Baltimore County Public Schools celebrates Black History Month 2022

February 3, 2022

• Students named to 2021-2022 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble
• Dulaney High senior earns Infinite Potential Commendation from The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

February 2, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, February 8, 2022
• Seven BCPS educators to serve as national staff developers for 2022 AVID Summer Institutes 

February 1, 2022

• Two juniors selected as final candidates for Student Member of the Board of Education
• Dulaney, Owings Mills high schools honored for gender diversity in Advanced Placement computer science principles classes
• BCPS events for February 2022
• BCPS students earn 350 awards in Maryland Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

January 

January 31, 2022

• Application to open for four at-large Baltimore County school board seats 

January 28, 2022

• BCPS cancels afterschool, evening, weekend activities through Sunday due to impending inclement weather
• Two BCPS schools closing early today due to community water main break

January 27, 2022

• 2022 BCPS Stakeholder Climate Survey to begin Monday, Jan. 31 

January 26, 2022

• Work session rescheduled for BCPS operating budget

January 21, 2022

• True blue students, staff, supporters earn prestigious Team BCPS Day 2022 awards
• School Board Nominating Commission to Hold Public Information Sessions 

January 20, 2022

• All BCPS Schools to Close Today Jan. 20; Offices to Open Two Hours Late 

January 19, 2022

• BCPS Schools and Offices Opening Two Hours Late Jan. 20
• Students, families, youth groups invited to participate in The Stock Market Game
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, January 25, 2022

January 18, 2022

• Sign up reopened for public comment at virtual public hearing on BCPS operating budget 
• BCPS recruitment events for January 2022

January 12, 2022

• BCPS recruitment events for January 2022

January 11, 2022

• BCPS Superintendent presents proposed FY2023 operating budget
• Virtual public hearing scheduled for BCPS operating budget

January 10, 2022

• Stakeholders invited to participate in second naming survey for new northeast area elementary school
• School Board Nominating Commission to Hold Public Information Sessions

January 6, 2022

• 4 BCPS students named All-State Dancers

January 5, 2022

• BCPS events for January 2022

January 4, 2022

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, January 11, 2022

January 3, 2022

• BCPS schools and offices to open 2 hours late on Tuesday, January 4

January 2, 2022

• BCPS Schools and Offices to Close Jan. 3 Due to Expected Severe Weather Conditions

December

December 22, 2021

• School Board Nominating Commission to Hold Public Information Sessions

December 21, 2021

• BCPS Grade 3 students honored for their fire prevention posters

December 17, 2021

• Pikesville High student-created documentary to accompany Smithsonian Institution’s “Voices and Votes” exhibit in Baltimore County
• BCPS employee earns prestigious Certified Administrative Professional status
• Towson High School administrator named Assistant Principal of the Year for Maryland

December 16, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, December 21, 2021

December 15, 2021

• Towson High School senior earns chair in 2021

December 14, 2021

• Eastern Tech senior named a semi-finalist by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

December 13, 2021

• Two Carver Center students earn merit awards in prestigious 2022 YoungArts competition

December 8, 2021

• Julie Henn selected as chair of Board of Education; Cheryl Pasteur selected as vice chair
• BCPS to host three virtual town halls to discuss safe and supportive learning environments  
• BCPS celebrates its fall 2021 team state champions and runners-up
• Board of Education Approves Retention Bonus for All BCPS Employees

December 7, 2021

• Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission to meet Dec. 13

December 3, 2021

• Baltimore County’s new northeast elementary school needs a name!
• BCPS recruitment events for December 2021
• BCPS events for December 2021

December 1, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, December 7, 2021

November 

November 30, 2021

• Applications to become the next Student Member of the Board available beginning December 1

November 23, 2021

• Consider supporting The Education Foundation on Giving Tuesday, November 30
• BCPS teachers and students to perform a free, live concert at Dulaney High School

November 22, 2021

• Maryland Teacher of the Year Brianna Ross and Education Support Professional of the Year Brad Fisher honored as first ever BCPS Superintendent Fellows

November 19, 2021

• Two BCPS teachers to perform in Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra’s free, virtual concert

November 17, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, November 23, 2021
• Last day for public to provide survey feedback on  northeast elementary school boundary line options
• Artwork by students in East Zone on display online, with selected pieces at school system headquarters

November 15, 2021

• Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission to meet on Monday, November 22, 2021

November 12, 2021

• BCPS announces that schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 24
• Hampton Elementary School closing at 11:15 a.m. today due to power outage

November 10, 2021

• BCPS and Baltimore County Announce Efforts to Address Bus Driver Shortage

November 9, 2021

• Maryland Teacher of the Year to be featured on panel discussing culturally responsive social studies

November 8, 2021

• BCPS Superintendent Williams to join County Executive Olszewski on Nov. 9 to announce new incentives, initiatives for school bus drivers, attendants.
• Baltimore County Public Schools’ communications team earns five regional awards

November 4, 2021

• BCPS, County officials to cut ribbon for new Colgate  Elementary School
• Join BCPS in honoring Education Heroes during American Education Week 2021

November 3, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, November 9, 2021

November 2, 2021

• The Education Foundation launches “Putting Students First” grant program, in partnership with First Financial Federal Credit Union
• BCPS recruitment events for November 2021
• BCPS events for November 2021

October 

October 29, 2021

• BCPS job fair for retired professionals postponed due to weather conditions
• All BCPS Schools to Close Today, October 29, 2021, Due to Emergency Weather Conditions

October 28, 2021

• Afro-Colombian group to perform for, talk with BCPS students on Friday, November 19 

October 27, 2021

• BCPS high school students invited to 5th Annual BCPS-HBCU Virtual College Fair

October 26, 2021

• Contemporary Andean & Afro-Peruvian group to perform for, talk with BCPS students on Tuesday, November 9

October 25, 2021

• Virtual public information session scheduled to consider elementary boundaries in northeast Baltimore County 
• Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission named for 2021-2025 term

October 22, 2021

• BCPS, County officials to cut ribbon for new Chadwick Elementary School
• BCPS hosting recruitment event for school nurses and health assistants

October 19, 2021

• BCPS, County officials to help honor life and service of Ofc. Amy Caprio with Unity Playground dedication at Gunpowder Elementary School
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, October 26, 2021
• Strike up the bands! BCPS Marching Band Showcase to be held Sunday, Oct. 24

October 18, 2021

• Shady Spring Elementary administrative secretary named Maryland Education Support Professional of the Year
• BCPS, County officials to cut ribbon for new Berkshire Elementary School

October 14, 2021

• Pikesville Middle School dismissing at 10 a.m. today due to gas leak

October 11, 2021

• Three BCPS students win Baltimore County Public Library’s horror story writing contest 
• BCPS to host job fair for retired professionals interested in working for school system
• Baltimore County NAACP honors BCPS Superintendent Williams with Excellence in Education Award 

October 8, 2021

• BCPS mental health supervisor named Mental Health Professional of the Year 

October 7, 2021

• BCPS social studies educator Brianna Ross selected as Maryland’s 2021-22 Teacher of the Year

October 6, 2021

• Public invited to third virtual meeting of Northeast Area Elementary Boundary Study

October 5, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 

 

September 

September 28, 2021

• Clean Green 15 partnership awards $22,000 to 17 BCPS schools for keeping schools and county clean and green 

September 27, 2021

• Join us for a BCPS Job Fair
• Information sessions to be held for prospective staff members for new northeast elementary school

September 23, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, September 28, 2021

September 21, 2021

• Two BCPS students, two recent BCPS graduates appointed to serve on Maryland Youth Advisory Council
• Middle, high school students invited to serve on Board of Selected Students
• 2021 Teacher as Artist exhibit on display online, at school system headquarters
• Student-organized music festival this Sunday to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation

September 15, 2021

• 3 BCPS students named National Merit semifinalists

September 14, 2021

• Boundary process for northeast area elementary schools set to begin Sept. 22

September 7, 2021

• BCPS Parent University to host Family College Night on Wednesday, Sept. 22
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, September 14, 2021

September 3, 2021

• The BCPS ESOL Welcome Center is moving!
• Brianna Ross of Deer Park Middle Magnet School named finalist for 2021-2022 Maryland Teacher of the Year
• Students 14 and older invited to register for Career Link to receive career preparation services
• BCPS Controller’s Office receives 25th consecutive award for its comprehensive annual financial report

September 2, 2021

• Parkville High social studies dept. chair named one of 10 finalists for 2021 National History Teacher of the Year
• Application process for 2022-2023 magnet programs begins on Sept. 14
• Events, celebrations, activities, for September in BCPS
• BCPS to host job fair on Thursday, Sept. 9 

September 1, 2021

• All BCPS schools, offices closing 3 hours early today due to impending inclement weather

August 

August 31, 2021

• BCPS Virtual Learning Program announces meal distribution change for week of September 6, 2021
• Sparrows Point Middle/High virtual today, Aug. 31, due to power outage

August 27, 2021

• BCPS Superintendent Williams to lead opening-day tour of Baltimore County schools

August 25, 2021

• BCPS announces fall athletics spectator and visiting team guidelines

August 23, 2021

• BCPS encourages parents to take advantage of free Baltimore County immunization clinics 

August 20, 2021

• Free breakfast and lunch meals to be offered to all BCPS students in Virtual Learning Program for the 2021-2022 school year
• Free breakfast and lunch meals to be offered to all BCPS students for the 2021-2022 school year
• BCPS school, central office leaders gather for annual Administrative & Supervisory Meeting
• BCPS celebrates 38 AP Capstone Diploma recipients, 11 AP Seminar and Research Certificate recipients
• BCPS Parentmobile to participate in events at Victory Villa, Hebbville elementary schools
• Three BCPS students to represent Baltimore County on Maryland Center for School Safety’s Student Focus Group
• Dundalk Middle School staff working remotely today due to lack of air conditioning

August 17, 2021

• BCPS to require all staff to show proof of COVID-19  vaccination or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, August 24, 2021
• Baltimore County School Board to Name Nominating Commission for 2021-2025

August 16, 2021

• Baltimore County Public Schools invites you to join in #Back2BCPS campaign

August 11, 2021

• School Board Nominating Commission to meet virtually on Monday, August 16, 2021
• Due to power outages, staff at Greenwood Campus and 4 schools to work remotely today

August 10, 2021

• Parkville High’s Adam Laye named 2021 Maryland History Teacher of the Year
• BCPS to require universal masking in all schools, offices, and buildings, effective today

August 9, 2021

 

• BCPS Food and Nutrition Services supervisor to compete on Bravo’s “Top Chef Amateurs” this Thursday
• Parents, caregivers encouraged to register their children for school now
• Baltimore County Area Education Advisory Councils seek student members

August 4, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, with limited capacity for public comment and attendance

August 3, 2021

• Universal masking in schools, Virtual Learning Program topics of this morning's special Board meeting
• BCPS ESOL Welcome Center to offer language screenings at various schools in August
• Newest batch of student artwork premieres in BCPS online gallery
• BCPS, County officials to break ground for new northeast elementary school
• Community invited to contribute to school supply drive for BCPS students from low-income families

August 2, 2021

• Baltimore County Public Schools invites you to join in #Back2BCPS campaign
• New workshop series to be conducted in Spanish for parents of BCPS students

July 

July 30, 2021

• Events, celebrations, activities, for August in BCPS 

July 29, 2021

•  Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet virtually on Tuesday, August 3, 2021
• Baltimore County Public Schools to participate in Tots@10 event at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
• BCPS to require universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools for the Fall of the 2021-22 school year BCPS to require universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools for the Fall of the 2021-22 school year

July 27, 2021

• BCPS fall athletics season to begin Aug. 11

July 15, 2021

• Community organizations can once again request to use BCPS facilities for indoor activities

July 14, 2021

• BCPS and Baltimore County Release Updated Recommendations for Long Term School Construction
• Educators invited to BCPS Summer Job Fair
• BCPS food service operations manager honored with two President’s Awards by national School Nutrition Association

July 13, 2021

• Towson High graduate earns college-sponsored National Merit® Scholarship

July 9, 2021

• BCPS Office of Budget and Reporting honored with 14th national award for distinguished budget presentation

July 8, 2021

• Watershed Public Charter student selected to participate in National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM
• Towson High student organizing music festival to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
• Time change to Board of Education Building and Contracts Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

July 7, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold hybrid meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021
• 2021 Western Tech graduate places 1st and 3rd in two national medical terminology competitions
• Two BCPS principals recognized as graduates of Leadership Baltimore County

July 6, 2021

• Two 2021 Towson High graduates in South Korea studying on U.S. Department of State scholarships

July 1, 2021

• Events, celebrations, activities, for July in BCPS 

June

June 30, 2021

• Masks no longer required in BCPS schools and offices
• BCPS offers student-guided Summer Learning Hike
• Eastern Technical High School Rising Senior to Be Sworn in as Student Member of the Board

June 29, 2021

• BCPS honored with 10 national communication awards

June 25, 2021

• Pikesville High team to compete in “It’s Academic” Baltimore-area finals on Saturday, June 26
• BCPS celebrates its spring 2021 team state champions, runners-up, and sportsmanship winners 

June 24, 2021

• BCPS invites students to take a Summer Learning Hike
• Summer lunch program to begin on Monday, June 28 

June 22, 2021

• Rising country music star and Carver Center graduate Brittney Spencer to be featured on “CBS This Morning”
• Groundbreaking for new BCPS northeast elementary school postponed due to weather, site conditions

June 18, 2021

• BCPS seeks summer stories

June 17, 2021

• Baltimore County Public Schools to remain open for Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 18
• Hereford High 2021 graduate named Gatorade Maryland Girls Soccer Player of the Year 
• Area Education Advisory Councils to meet with Board of Education of Baltimore County members on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 

June 16, 2021

• BCPS, County officials to break ground for new northeast elementary school 
• BCPS Superintendent selects award winners from inaugural exhibition at administration building gallery 

June 15, 2021

• Index Analytics to announce partnership with Woodlawn High, Woodlawn Middle schools

June 14, 2021

• BCPS Grade 4 students sweep District 3 prizes in 2021 Mayor’s Essay Contest sponsored by The Maryland Municipal League
• Overlea High School graduate named Baltimore County’s 2021 Young Woman of the Year

June 11, 2021

• Summer session of Stock Market Game to begin June 14 for students, families
• Four Lansdowne High graduates become first from BCPS to complete Apprenticeship Maryland Program
• White Oak School closing early due to a power outage

June 10, 2021

• Don’t miss your chance to help Baltimore County develop public school construction plans
• Join us tonight for BCPS Sings Night – a “new-fashioned” sing-along! 
• Deer Park Middle Magnet School closing at noon today due to lack of air-conditioning

June 9, 2021

• Baltimore Highlands, Bear Creek, and Padonia International elementary and Deep Creek Middle teachers receive National Board Certification

June 8, 2021

• Students are sought to serve on Baltimore County Junior Councils, Baltimore County Student Councils executive boards and committees
• Deer Park Middle and Owings Mills Elementary to be all virtual today

June 7, 2021

• General John Stricker Middle School closing early
• Early dismissals due to a lack of air-conditioning
• Owings Mills High School to be all virtual on Monday, June 7

June 4, 2021

• Virtual Symposium showcases yearlong independent research by BCPS high school students
• Enrollment window extended for families interested in Virtual Learning Program for 2021-2022 school year
• Summer lunch program to begin on Monday, June 28
• Indigenous reggae artist Shauit to perform, talk with BCPS students on Tuesday, June 8

June 2, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold hybrid meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold Building and Contracts Committee meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021
• Four BCPS graduates, graduating seniors earn college-sponsored National Merit® Scholarships
• 2021 BCPS Film Expo honors 12 projects from 9 schools

May

May 28, 2021

• Indigenous reggae artist Shauit to perform, talk with BCPS students on Tuesday, June 8
• Events, celebrations, activities, for June in BCPS
• All-County Honors Dance Ensemble to perform in Maryland Dances!
• BCPS resource teacher recognized as a state lead advocate for Advanced Placement® program

May 27, 2021

• Dulaney High, Franklin High students to be honored with Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship
• Dance showcases to air this weekend on BCPS-TV
• Career and Technical Education annual ceremony recognizes more than 130 outstanding students

May 26, 2021

• Baltimore County Public Schools employee Bettina Applewhite to compete on Bravo’s “Top Chef Amateurs”
• BCPS to hire students as IT support techs for the summer
• Coming to a screen near you – the 2021 BCPS Film Expo 

May 24, 2021

• Public invited to provide input about public school construction options in Baltimore County
• Students 14 and older invited to register for Career Link to receive career preparation services 
• BCPS principals, The Education Foundation announce new scholarship for future educators 
• BCPS unveils new food trailer designed to offer more real-world experiences to Career and Technical Education students 

May 21, 2021

• BCPS seeks Virtual Learning Program teachers in all subject areas for the 2021-2022 school year

May 20, 2021

• Four BCPS seniors earn $2,500 National Merit Scholarships 
• New haiku book shows the many meanings of “change” in eyes of students 

May 19, 2021

• All BCPS students can return to school buildings for four days of in-person learning each week beginning Monday, May 24
• Registration begins today for BCPS Virtual Learning Program for 2021-2022 school year 
• Six schools honored for outstanding participation in Green 60
• Kenwood High graduate chosen as a 2021 Sophie Kerr Prize finalist
• Rising Grade 8 students invited to participate in free Career and Technical Education Virtual Summer Camp

May 18, 2021

• Brad Fisher of Shady Spring Elementary named 2021 BCPS Office Professional of the Year
• Join us for BCPS Sings Night – a “new-fashioned” sing-along! 
• Two BCPS middle school students earn awards at Maryland History Day 

May 17, 2021

• 27 BCPS students celebrate completion of Baltimore Ravens Leadership Institute
• Dawn Williams of Lutherville Laboratory named 2021 BCPS Paraeducator of the Year
• Dulaney High senior Kathy Yao named 2021 Presidential Scholar

May 14, 2021

• More than 250 students, family members, school staff vaccinated against COVID-19 in BCPS schools during first week of service
• BCPS student art to be featured on billboards in Baltimore City, Baltimore County in May and June
• Powhatan Elementary student to appear on “Tamron Hall Show”
• BCPS to host Celebrating BCPS Principal Excellence Week May 17 - 21
• BCPS to offer Family Information Sessions regarding Virtual Learning Program for 2021-2022 school year

May 13, 2021

• It’s a “new-fashioned” sing-along! Join us for BCPS Sings Night 
• BCPS 2021 high school graduations to begin soon 
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold hybrid meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

May 12, 2021

• Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold public hearing virtually on the proposed FY2023 capital budget on Wednesday, May 19, 2021
• 47th Annual Career and Technical Education Student Recognition Ceremony to be broadcast online on May 19 

May 11, 2021

• BCPS Art is for Everyone! virtual exhibition with the Baltimore Museum of Art begins today
• Loch Raven Technical Academy students cited as catalyst for posthumous pardons of 34 Maryland lynching victims

May 7, 2021

• Selected BCPS high schools to offer COVID-19 vaccines beginning as early as Monday, May 10
• Social studies resource teacher Gerri Otto honored with a Maryland Financial Education and Capability Award

May 6, 2021

• Lynching memorial to be unveiled in Towson on Saturday, May 8 
• BCPS announces spring sports season expectations for attending athletic games

May 5, 2021

• Paige Holley of Parkville High School named a McCormick 2021 Unsung Hero
• 155 BCPS students place in the top 10 in their events at Future Business Leaders state conference
• BCPS to host Virtual Diversity Teacher Job Fair
• Recreation and Parks members can request use of BCPS indoor facilities

May 4, 2021

• 11 students earn distinguished or exceptional honors in 4th Annual BCPS Composition Project
• BCPS is gathering family interest in Virtual Learning Program for 2021-2022

May 3, 2021

• Canadian quintet Le Vent du Nord to perform, talk with BCPS students from Québec on Tuesday, May 11
• 150 BCPS students from 5 high schools to participate in Cybersecurity Project Symposium
• Six BCPS educators to serve as National Staff Developers for AVID college readiness program

April

April 30, 2021

• Join BCPS in celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month

April 29, 2021

• School Board Nominating Commission to meet virtually on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 
• BCPS to offer a virtual summer dance camp
• Events, celebrations, activities, for May in BCPS

April 28, 2021

• Watershed Public Charter School certified as a Maryland Green School, five BCPS schools recertified

April 27, 2021

• Towson High honored as one of nation’s best for school counseling by American School Counselor Association
• Baltimore County Student Councils, Baltimore County Junior Councils elect officers for the 2021-2022 school year
• Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold hybrid meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2021
• Two BCPS high schools among top 10 in the state
  
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