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Gearing Up for the 2025-2026 School Year!

Message from Superintendent Dr. Rogers

Dear Team BCPS,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Working together, we can ensure that this is another year of growth and achievement for Baltimore County Public Schools’ students.

We hope you had a restful summer and are excited for all that is to come. Our staff have worked all summer preparing for the return of students and we are confident that this will be an exceptional year thanks to the dedication of our 20,000+ committed staff, strong partners dedicated to investing in our students, and supportive and engaged families. Please know that we continue to seek your involvement as we make this school system a great place to learn and work!

Wishing you all the best for the 2025-2026 school year. Below, please find some additional information that I hope will be helpful as you and your family begin this exciting new school year!

Dr. Myriam Rogers
Superintendent

Important Dates to Remember

First day of practice for high school athletics - Wednesday, August 13
BCPSfest 2025 - Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
New Town High School, 4931 New Town Blvd., Owings Mills 21117
This systemwide event is free and features family-friendly, fun learning activities, a Storytime area, face-painting, and community resources. Please join us to celebrate the start of the new school year and the exciting learning opportunities BCPS offers. Visit the BCPSfest webpage for updates about parking and vendors. The Baltimore County Department of Health will hold a back-to-school vaccination clinic at BCPSfest, administering all school-required vaccines. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
Orientation for students entering Grades 6 and 9 - Thursday, August 21
Families should receive information directly from their children’s schools about orientation plans.
Opening day for students - Monday, August 25

First full day of Kindergarten (transportation begins for Kindergarten students) - Wednesday, August 27

The Checklist: Getting Ready for the 2025-2026 School Year!

The 2025-2026 school year begins on August 25! Here are some tips to prepare and support your elementary and secondary students.

Create a myBCPS account for parents/guardians' access to the Focus parent portal and Schoology. Focus is a web-based system that allows parents to monitor their child’s grades and assignments and stay in touch with teachers. Instructions can be found here
Complete your child’s Student Emergency Information Form in Focus or at their home school so you’re contacted about school closings, illnesses, and important updates. Notify the school if your information changes during the school year.
View, print, or download the school year calendar to stay informed on important dates and events.
Review the Student Transportation Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and Student Handbook before the first day of school. View the Student Handbook presentation.
Plan to attend back-to-school activities at your children’s schools.
Attend Curriculum Night on September 16. More details to come.
Learn about Parent University and consider participating in an upcoming workshop and/or event.
Explore mental health resources to support student success and wellbeing.
Stay connected with BCPS throughout the school year: