Gun detection technology proposed to enhance BCPS school safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking approval from the Board of Education of Baltimore County for a new $2.66 million contract spending authority for gun detection technology, according to Board member Julie Henn. This contract will provide Omnilert Gun Detection software, monitoring, camera surveillance equipment, 24/7 support, and training for all schools. The system will be piloted at […]

Baltimore County to implement liberal leave for employees due to impending severe weather, park sites to close at 5 p.m.

TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Baltimore County government will implement liberal leave policy for all non-emergency/non-essential personnel, effective immediately. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, all in-person general Baltimore County government activities will be cancelled. All essential and emergency employees must continue to report. The Baltimore County Council meeting scheduled for tonight, […]

White Marsh Precinct holding back-to-school supply drive

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s White Marsh Precinct has announced its annual Back-to-School Supply Drive. The drive will runs now through September 22, 2023. Supplies can be dropped off in the precinct’s lobby. The drive is being organized by Officer B. DeHart and the Community Outreach Team. The White Marsh Precinct is located at 8220 Perry Hall Boulevard (21236). […]

Committee members needed for BCPS central elementary schools boundary process

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are looking for parent and staff volunteers from each of the 19 schools included in the central elementary school boundary process to serve on the project’s study committee. Two BCPS parents and one staff committee member per school are needed to represent Carroll Manor, Cromwell Valley Regional Magnet, Halstead Academy, Hampton, Jacksonville, Lutherville Laboratory, […]

BCPS to host teacher job fairs for positions across the county

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, the nation’s 22nd largest school system and the third largest in Maryland, will be  hosting two job fairs to recruit teachers for various positions in schools across the county. The new starting salary for BCPS teachers begins at $58,500. In addition, a $4,000 signing bonus is available for those who make a three-year commitment to […]

The Education Foundation of BCPS launches 2023 Tools for School campaign

TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., is asking the community to assist in ensuring that BCPS students have the school supplies they need for the new school year. “Supporting the Tools for School campaign is a tangible way for community members to help us get the school year off to a positive start,” said BCPS Superintendent […]

Henn, Marks: Perry Hall High School track to be resurfaced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education Member Julie Henn and Councilman David Marks announced this weekend that BCPS will restore Perry Hall High School’s outdoor track. The track has been in such poor condition that the school no longer hosts meets. The track is named for the late Jerry Martin, longtime physical education teacher and cross country and track coach […]