Sparrows Point, Dulaney students win top athletic scholarships

TOWSON, MD—The Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship has been awarded to two senior student-athletes at Baltimore County Public Schools for their academic and athletic achievements. Olivia Gardner of Sparrows Point High School and Roman Kaminski of Dulaney High School were both named winners of the 37th annual awards, which are presented by the BCPS Office of Athletics. The […]

BCPS student artists honored at 36th Annual High School Art Exhibition

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools hosted its 36th Annual High School Art Exhibition on June 6, 2024, showcasing the work of 122 student artists from across the county. The juried exhibition featured a wide range of media from painting, drawings, prints, sculpture, and film. The work was created by students at 17 different high schools in Baltimore County. The winning […]

Perry Hall, Carney schools win prizes in 2024 Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge

TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday, twenty-four Baltimore County Public Schools were awarded $38,000 in environmental literacy grants for their outstanding clean-up initiatives during Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge. During this year’s challenge, 6,874 volunteers from schools and community-based groups conducted a record-breaking 502 clean-ups, filling 3,228 bags with litter that could have made its way into streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Since […]

BCPS honors three School Resource Officers of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools celebrated its 2024 School Resource Officers (SROs) of the Year during a series of surprise ceremonies across the county recently. The honorees are Officer Kevin Gilbert, Elementary School Resource Officer of the Year; Officer Kenneth Pitts, Middle School Resource Officer of the Year; and Officer Steven Long, High School Resource Officer of the Year. “Baltimore […]

Maryland earns national award for military family support

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has received a national award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its efforts to support military families. The Hiring Our Heroes Community Leader Impact Award was presented to Governor Wes Moore for his work creating opportunities for military spouses. The award was announced in a press release from the Governor’s office. “When I joined […]

BCPS teacher earns prestigious VEX Robotics award

TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools teacher has earned a prestigious award from VEX Robotics. Christopher Putnam, a technology education teacher at Hereford Middle School, has been named an Inspiration All-Star at the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championships. The award is given to only six outstanding teachers, mentors, and volunteers who have made a significant contribution to advancing student involvement […]

Parkville High School counselor among BCPS’ 2024 School Counselors of the Year

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2023-24 school year. “The school counselors in BCPS are vital in ensuring the academic progress, personal growth, and overall well-being of our students, and they contribute significantly to the school counseling profession,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers. “The annual […]

BCPS celebrates 2024 spring athletics state champions

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools is celebrating its high school athletic teams and student-athletes recognized as state champions for the 2024 spring season. The Girls Track & Field teams at Hereford and Woodlawn high schools saw continued success this spring, earning state championships after recently being crowned champions for the 2023-2024 indoor season. “It is wonderful to see so many […]