Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open two hours late on Tuesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have announced weather related delays for Tuesday. Due to forecasted temperatures, Baltimore County Public Schools will open two hours late on January 21, 2025. There will be no morning Pre-K classes. Offices will open on time as scheduled. Harford County Public Schools, including Swan Creek and offices, will also […]

BCPS celebrates Team BCPS Day with blue spirit

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County schools turned blue on Thursday, Jan. 9, for Team BCPS Day 2025. Students, staff and community members showed their support for the school system by wearing blue and sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #BCPSblue. The annual event, held on the second Thursday of January, celebrates the achievements and spirit of Baltimore County Public Schools. […]

Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Rogers proposes $2.98 billion budget

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers has proposed a $2.98 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2026, a $126.4 million increase over the current year. The proposal, presented Jan. 14 to the Board of Education, aims to address the needs of the system’s 110,000 students and prioritize recruitment and retention of its more than 20,000 staff members. The […]

Baltimore County Board of Education to hold virtual public hearing on 2026 operating budget

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a virtual public hearing to seek the community’s input concerning the proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget. The hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Registration to participate in public comment will be through an online registration form, which is now open and will close […]

Marks, Henn provide update on construction at Pine Grove Middle School

CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Board of Education member Julie Henn on Tuesday provided an update on the renovation and expansion of Pine Grove Middle School in Carney. The middle school project is now 97 percent complete, and almost all furnishings have been obtained. Baltimore County Public Schools is now working with the Fire Marshal’s office to complete […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Monday as snowstorm approaches

UPDATE 3: BCPS and HCPS will also be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. UPDATE 2: Baltimore County government will also be closed on Monday. There will be no trash or recycling collection on January 6 and all drop-off centers will be closed. UPDATE: Baltimore City Public Schools will also be closed on Monday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore […]

53 BCPS teachers achieved, 10 renewed National Board Certification in 2024

TOWSON, MD—Fifty-three Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved and 10 BCPS teachers renewed their National Board Certification in December 2024. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, an independent nonprofit […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to close two hours early on Friday

UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools have cancelled all afterschool activities, including aftercare. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss two hours early on Friday, January 3, 2025. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled. School and central offices will remain open. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. A Winter Weather […]