TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be activating five new speed cameras in five different school zones in Baltimore County over the summer. The surveillance cameras will be activated on July 11, and motorists who exceed the speed limit by 12 mph or more will receive warnings rather than citations for the first 30 days. The speed cameras will […]
TOWSON, MD—The date for BCPSfest 2024 has been announced. The annual back-to-school celebration will take place 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. Attendees will be able to: Enjoy live entertainment and fun hands-on activities. Try Double-Dutch jump roping. Take a break in the Story Time Tent with […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking parent and staff volunteers to serve on the committees charged with studying boundary lines affecting the Greenleigh residential development currently under construction between White Marsh and Chase. The purpose of the Greenleigh boundary study is to realign school boundaries of the Greenleigh development to mitigate potential transportation issues. Parent committee members should […]
RANDALLSTOWN, MD—A teacher with Baltimore County Public Schools has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing a minor. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested 38-year-old Carlos Arroyo. The Randallstown High School teacher has been charged with two felonies, which include sexual abuse of a minor and sexual offense in the third degree. In addition, Arroyo faces two […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall High School officials recently thanked those that will be retiring following the end of the school year. “Ms. Michele Scheppske (pictured: front), our bookkeeper, has 26 years of service to BCPS and 8 years as a Gator. “(Second to left) Ms. Evelyn DaCosta has served 40 years in BCPS as a Spanish teacher. She served the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn is the latest public official to blast Johnny Olszewski’s veto of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance that was approved by the Baltimore County Council. The County Executive vetoed the measure on Thursday, sparking outcry from Councilman David Marks, TABCO, and many others. Henn posted the following to Facebook on Friday morning: […]
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 […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall Middle School has named a new leader. The school this week announced that Justin Benjamin will serve as its principal. Benjamin has been the assistant principal at Cockeysville Middle School for the past eleven years. He succeeds Lisa Perry, who recently retired. “I am very pleased to welcome Principal Justin Benjamin to Perry Hall Middle School,” […]