Freedom Federal Credit Union’s annual Golden Apple Educator Awards for Baltimore County school employees now open for submissions

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union has announced its 2021 Golden Apple Annual Education Awards competition, with $4,000 in prizes, is now open to all Harford and Baltimore County school employees (public or private). Entrants must be a new or existing Freedom member to apply. The essay competition is designed to recognize a Freedom member who is a Harford or […]

Perry Hall High School students place in top 10 in events at Future Business Leaders of America Regional Conference

NOTTINGHAM, MD – An impressive 268 Baltimore County Public Schools students placed in the top 10 in their respective events at the 2020 Future Business Leaders of America Regional Conference, which was held online throughout January, Twelve BCPS schools participated in the conference this year: Catonsville High School, Chesapeake High School, Dulaney High School, Eastern Technical High School, Hereford High […]

Golden Ring Middle School teacher named Eastern Region Middle Level Art Educator of the Year

ROSEDALE, MD—Camille Gibson, an art teacher at Golden Ring Middle School and department chair and visual art lead teacher for Baltimore County’s East Zone schools, has been named Eastern Region Middle Level Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association. “Camille leads her classroom from her heart and with a sense of purpose,” said Sherri Fisher, Baltimore […]

Baltimore County police officers recognized with Traffic Safety Specialist award

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department this week recognized several officers who were awarded the Traffic Safety Specialist award. The Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) program is a program designed to recognize law enforcement officers for their experience, education, training and proficiency in highway safety and traffic enforcement. It is a collaborative effort of the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle […]

Perry Hall High School senior receives Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program award

PERRY HALL, MD—Six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors received awards and scholarships for their participation in the first cohort of the Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program, a partnership between Towson University and BCPS. The awards were presented during a virtual ceremony on January 28, which featured BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, Presidential Scholar and […]

PHWMBA 2020 ‘Light up the Night,’ scavenger hunt winners announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The results are in! The Perry Hall/White Marsh Business Association this weekend announced the winners for this year’s “Light up the Night” contest as well as this year’s holiday scavenger hunt winners. LIGHT UP THE NIGHT RESIDENTIAL: Best Lights: Tammy Birmingham Most Lights: Brian Brown People’s choice: Doug Black COMMERCIAL: Most Festive: Lisa Geiger, The Avenue Most original: Erin […]

Deana Giannelli of Perry Hall Middle School named Maryland Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year

PERRY HALL, MD—Being an assistant principal is not an easy job. Add a pandemic, online learning, and a ransomware attack and the role of being an instructional leader in 2020 is even more difficult. Despite the additional challenges this year brought, one Baltimore County Public Schools administrator was recently recognized as the best in the state. On December 23, Deana […]

Baltimore County Fire Department crew from Fullerton recognized for exceptional performance during recent fire

FULLERTON, MD—A local fire crew has been recognized for their heroic efforts during a recent house fire. A Baltimore County Fire Department Unit Citation has been awarded to Fullerton Truck 8, Fire Lt. Brandon Watkins (off-duty), and other personnel. The award was presented in recognition of the crew’s exceptional performance during a November 12, 2020 dwelling fire with rescue on […]