BCPS announces 2024 American Education Week events, activities

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will observe American Education Week 2024 from Monday, November 18, through Friday, November 22, with countywide and school-based activities. During the week, many schools will set aside specific times for parents and caregivers to visit their children’s classrooms and/or attend special events. Activities planned by schools across the county include math and reading nights, book […]

Superintendent Rogers seeks community input on BCPS budget

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers wants to hear from the community about how they want the school system to spend its money. During November, Rogers will hold four community meetings to discuss the development of the school system’s fiscal year 2026 operating budget, according to a BCPS press release. The meetings will be held from 6:00 […]

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks mentorship program wins statewide award

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks youth mentorship program – Help Empower Youth to Advocate and Lead, or H.E.A.L. – received a statewide award from the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) that recognizes the program’s innovative delivery strategy. The Raising Up Award was presented to the department “for partnering or collaborating with another city, county, state […]

Greenleigh Community Boundary Study committee to host public information session on October 17

WHITE MARSH, MD—The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will host a public information session to provide information and gather public feedback about boundary line preferences and the study process. The event will be held 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in the Vincent Farm Elementary School cafeteria. […]

Over 5,500 warnings issued to drivers illegally passing school buses in Baltimore County, close call caught on video

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s new school bus camera safety program is already proving to be fruitful. As of this week, police say over 5,500 warnings have been issued to drivers illegally passing school buses in Baltimore County. Motorists caught passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing can expect to receive a $250 citation beginning November 4, 2024. “Keeping […]

Truck fire outside of Parkville High School prompts closures, cancellations

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a truck fire outside of Parkville High School on Tuesday morning. Due to an asphalt truck fire outside the school building, officials say Parkville High School will be closed on October 8th. There will be no after-school or evening activities at Parkville High School.  The Magnet Expo has also been cancelled. There has been no word on […]

Baltimore City educator named 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year

BALTIMORE, MD—An English language arts teacher from Baltimore City has been named the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year. Kat Locke-Jones, who teaches seventh grade at Hampstead Hill Academy, was selected from seven finalists for the award, which was announced Friday evening at the 34th annual Teacher of the Year Gala. Locke-Jones will now compete for the National Teacher of […]