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Magnet Timeline & Events
(dates subject to change--please revisit this site for updates)
August, 2026
Magnet Information release. 2027-2028 Magnet Application Cycle information available online. Baltimore County Public Schools will also distribute a flyer with magnet application information to every BCPS student in grade PreK (4-year-old), 5th, and 8th.
September 15, 2026
Online applications release. Applications may be submitted online from 12 noon on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Assessment Guidelines for the high school assessments will be available September 15, 2026. Applicants must obtain the assessment guidelines for each program to which they apply.
September 17 & 22, 2026
Application Information Meetings -
September 17, 6 p.m. @ Kenwood High (501 Stemmers Run Rd., Essex, MD 21221)
September 22, 6 p.m. @ Milford Mill Academy (3800 Washington Ave., Windsor Mill, MD 21244)
September 19, 2026
Magnet EXPO! Featuring 24 magnet schools, along with ESOL and Special Education representatives and CTE exhibits and demonstrations.
September 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
CCBC Essex Wellness & Athletic Center (7201 Rossville Blvd., Essex, MD 21237)
September - October, 2026
Magnet Showcase Events. Visit the magnet schools to learn more about their programs.
Magnet Showcase Schedule
Magnet Application Assistance for Multilingual Families. Get help completing the application - 4 sessions and locations, walk-ins welcome!
Magnet Application Assistance Schedule
Calendario de assistencia para la solicitud a programas Magnet
OCTOBER 20, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE for all programs
Applications must be submitted online by 1 p.m.
Last date to schedule high school assessment appointments. Schedule high school assessment appointments online through the Magnet Online Application System OR by calling BCPS Magnet Programs at 443-809-4127.
November 2026 - January 2027
Magnet assessments - HIGH SCHOOL ONLY! See the Assessment Guidelines for information on scheduling and preparing for these assessments beginning September 15, 2026.
January 8, 2027 (date subject to change)
Release of Elementary and Middle School Magnet Decisions from BCPS Magnet Programs. See Admissions Process for more information.
February 19, 2027 (date subject to change)
Release of High School Magnet Decisions from BCPS Magnet Programs. See the Admissions Process for more information.