TOWSON, MD—Five Baltimore County Public Schools were among the inaugural group of 160 schools nationally to receive CS100 Awards from CS is Elementary and CSforAll. CS100 Awards recognize elementary schools that commit to teaching at least 10 hours per year of computer science to every student in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The BCPS schools were among a subset of honorees […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will hold three virtual public information sessions for the vacant appointed Board of Education position. The Commission is charged with recommending to the Governor nominees for the vacancy. The public hearing will also permit stakeholders to gain a greater understanding of the School Board Nominating Commission’s selection process. The meetings will be […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that they plan to close Golden Ring Middle School. As part of its strategy to improve learning environments and reduce overcrowding in northeastern county middle schools, BCPS plans to close Golden Ring Middle School to students and repurpose the building for future use. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams notified the Board […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate College & Career Decision Day on Monday, May 1, 2023. To celebrate, on BCPS College & Career Decision Day, all graduating seniors who have committed to a college or university or career plans are asked to share that news on social media using hashtag #BCPSdecisionday. In addition, all BCPS staff members are encouraged […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have named this year’s Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Beverly Folkoff, a special education teacher of children in Grades 3-5 at Relay Elementary School in Halethorpe, was named the 2023-24 Teacher of the Year for BCPS during Thursday’s gala celebration not only of the county’s […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced the last day of the 2022-2023 school year. The last day of school for students and teachers will be Tuesday, June 13, 2023. None of the five days that were built into the school calendar for inclement weather were used this school year. The updates to the calendar include reducing the student […]
TOWSON, MD—Fifteen Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named among the 20 finalists in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum‘s 18th annual High School Juried Art Show. The BCPS finalists are: Ifeoluwa Naluwa Adeyooye, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology Khyree Bonds, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology Jasmin Gedlu, Eastern Technical High School Sanye’ Grace, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will adopt a systemwide Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) model for the 2023-2024 school year and will provide free breakfast and lunch meals to all students. BCPS families will no longer be required to complete meal applications to determine eligibility. Officials say healthy meals are a vital part of the learning process and students will have […]