TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials will hold a virtual recruitment event next week. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 4 – 6 p.m. Baltimore County Public Schools is nationally recognized for its academics and innovation and offers a strong benefits program and comprehensive support for teachers new to the school system. Those interested in attending […]
TOWSON, MD—Five BCPS teachers have earned Outstanding Teacher as Leader in Gifted and Talented Education Awards from the Maryland Gifted and Talented Advisory Council’s Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) program. One BCPS student was honored with a Student Accomplishment in Gifted and Talented Education Award. The honored teachers are: Ashley Battersby, Grade 5 math teacher, Riverview Elementary School […]
TOWSON, MD—It’s official. Masks will become optional at all Baltimore County Public Schools on March 1st. BCPS made the announcement on Friday evening. Earlier this week, the Maryland State Board of Education lifted the statewide mask mandate. On Friday, the Maryland General Assembly’s AELR Committee agreed with the decision. BCPS officials say additional information will be sent to all families […]
UPDATE: Roah Hassan has been selected to to serve as the student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County for the 2022-2023 school year. Original story below… —– PERRY HALL, MD—The BCPS Student Member of the Board elections are right around the corner, and two finalists have been named. This year’s finalists are Roah Hassan, a junior at […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has scheduled two community forums during the next two months 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 area. The forums are part of a long-term study on planning for improvement in the county’s high schools. Schools […]
UPDATE: Masks will become optional at Baltimore County Public Schools on March 1st. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Wednesday provided an update on when school masking requirements might be eliminated. On February 10, 2022, Baltimore County’s COVID-19 case rate dropped below 100 cases per 100,000 residents, moving the county out of the CDC’s high […]
UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to 4 p.m. on March 31st. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission for Women is seeking nominations for its 40th annual Women of the Year Awards to honoring women for their outstanding contributions to the community. Nominations are open until February 28, 2022 (now extended to March 31). Each year the […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested a Parkville man after an investigation led to criminal charges including sexual solicitation of a minor. The accused is identified as 38-year-old Mark Planamente. He has been charged with sexual solicitation of a minor and displaying obscene material to a minor. Planamente was arrested at just before 11:00 p.m. on Friday at his residence without […]