Three BCPS students named grand prize winners in Lyric Education’s 5th Annual Dream Big Contest

TOWSON, MD— Half of the six grand prize winners (“Visionaries”) in Lyric Education’s Annual Dream Big Contest are Baltimore County Public Schools’ students. The Lyric Baltimore contest challenged Baltimore-area students in Grades 5 -12 to create poems, essays, or videos about their dreams for their lives, communities, or schools. The BCPS students named Visionaries are: Xin Yue Lu, Grade 10, […]

Perry Hall teacher wins art educator award, Parkville educator nominated for state award

TOWSON, MD—Nine of Baltimore County Public Schools’ visual art teachers have been recognized with district awards from the BCPS Office of Visual Arts through the Maryland Art Education Association. In addition, nine additional BCPS visual arts teachers have been nominated for state recognition. “We are so proud of our talented visual arts educators for the many ways that they inspire […]

Baltimore County Public Schools’ music education program earns national recognition for 17th consecutive year

TOWSON, MD— Baltimore County Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This is the 17th consecutive year that BCPS has earned this recognition. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to school systems that demonstrate outstanding […]

20 BCPS students earn PTA Reflections honors at county and state level

TOWSON, MD—Twenty Baltimore County Public Schools students have earned honors at the county and state levels in the National PTA Reflections program. Two students have qualified for national level competition. The National PTA Reflections program is an arts contest that has engaged more than 10 million students since 1969. Awards are divided among primary (preschool – Grade 2), intermediate (Grades […]

Overlea High School educator selected as finalist for 2022-2023 BCPS Teacher of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Six school-based educators from across Baltimore County have been selected as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year. The finalists were chosen from among 157 school teacher of the year nominees by a committee composed of BCPS administrators, staff, students, TABCO (Teachers Association of Baltimore County) representation, and current BCPS Teacher of the Year and Maryland […]

Second community forum scheduled to review options for improving overcrowded northeast Baltimore County high schools

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold the second of its two scheduled community forums this week. The purpose of the community forums is to review options and solicit feedback on how best to improve buildings, enhance school use, and provide capacity relief for high schools in the county’s northeast areas. The forums are part of a long-term study […]

BCPS officials cancel Thursday afternoon athletic events due to severe weather threat

TOWSON, MD—All Baltimore County Public Schools athletic events scheduled for Thursday afternoon, March 31, have been postponed due to forecasted severe weather. Officials say practices may continue under the direction of the schools’ athletic director. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the Baltimore area for Thursday. Severe storms, high winds, and a few isolated tornadoes are expected on […]

Olszewski announces $70 million investment in Baltimore County school construction

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday was joined by House Speaker Adrienne Jones, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams, and Baltimore County Council Chairman Julian Jones to announce $70 million in new investments in school construction for Fiscal Year 2023. Standing inside of Scotts Branch Elementary School, Olszewski announced that the school would be rebuilt from the ground […]