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Tiara Booker-Dwyer selected as Chair of Board of Education of Baltimore County, Christina Pumphrey selected as Vice Chair

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TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday, December 5, Tiara Booker-Dwyer was selected to serve as chair of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, while Christina Pumphrey was selected as vice president. Both officers will serve a one-year term. A resident of Owings Mills, Booker-Dwyer (Member At-Large) was appointed to the Board of Education in April 2023 by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. She […]

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Dramatic video emerges of lockdown at Kenwood High School [VIDEO]

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ESSEX, MD—Dramatic video has emerged from the lockdown situation at Kenwood High School earlier this morning. Authorities said the school was placed on lockdown on Friday morning while a police investigation was under way.  Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also placed on lockout status as a precaution. Video circulating online shows students running from the building as apparent […]

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Kenwood High School placed on lockdown status

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UPDATE 2: Dramatic video from the scene has emerged online. UPDATE: The lockdown has been lifted.  Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also briefly placed on lockout status as a precaution. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—A local high school is on lockdown status, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. At around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1, Kenwood […]

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BCPS officials announce passing of former superintendent Dr. Bob Dubel

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced the passing of former superintendent Dr. Bob Dubel. Dr. Dubel led Baltimore County Public Schools from 1976-1992. Board of Education Chair Jane Lichter and BCPS superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Dubel. “Baltimore County has lost an educational giant. Dr. Bob Dubel was associated […]

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BCPS celebrates 2023 fall athletics state champions, runners-up

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating their high school athletic teams and student-athletes recognized at the state level during the 2023 fall season. “Please join me in celebrating this outstanding group of Baltimore County student athletes,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough). “I would also like to take a moment to thank their coaches, athletic trainers, physical […]

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BCPS new middle school to be named Northeast or Nottingham; survey opens today

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TOWSON, MD – First, Baltimore County Public Schools asked for ideas about what to name Baltimore County’s newest middle school, a $116.75 million facility on King Avenue in Rosedale with enough room for 1,410 seats when it opens to students in August 2024. So, earlier this month, the voters spoke, all 3,562 of them. After their ballots were counted and […]

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Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools announces 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients for 2023-2024

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TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., this week announced the 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients for 2023-2024. Project funds were awarded to schools for proposals dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge students must have to be successful in the 21st century. This year’s grant recipients are as follows: Battle Monument School – “Let’s Put […]

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Priya Kozich Perry Hall High School Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023

Perry Hall High School senior to perform in 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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UPDATE: Look for Senior Priya Kozich around 10:30 a.m. during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She will be marching in the fourth band. Look for her in the second line in the middle of the saxophones. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—A student from Perry Hall High School will be performing in an annual holiday parade. Senior Priya Kozich will be […]

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