Baltimore County Public Schools hiring school bus drivers, attendants

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are hiring school bus drivers and attendants for the coming school year. All bus driver applicants should include a copy of their high school diploma and/or GED, as well as their complete driving record (available at all MVA kiosks). Bus driver and attendant applicants should include a copy of their driver’s license or state […]

Julie Henn announces school board re-election bid

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn has announced that she will seek re-election. Her full statement is as below: Today I filed my candidacy to seek re-election to continue to represent the Fifth Council District on the Board of Education of Baltimore County. I have cherished working with, and for, the students, families, educators, and staff of […]

BCPS, Baltimore County release updated recommendations for long-term school construction

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore County Government on Wednesday released updated recommendations for the County’s Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS), developed by CannonDesign, a nationally recognized architecture and planning company. Under the recommendations, every school in Baltimore County would receive equitable capital improvements within 15 years and could be completed without any additional revenue increases. “I […]

BCPS food service operations manager honored with two President’s Awards by national School Nutrition Association

TOWSON, MD—The national School Nutrition Association has recognized Terri Smith, food service operations manager for Baltimore County Public Schools and president of the Maryland School Nutrition Association, with the President’s Award of Excellence and the President’s Award of Service. The President’s Award of Excellence is awarded each year to only three state nutrition association presidents who demonstrate outstanding leadership by […]

BCPS Office of Budget and Reporting honored with 14th national award for distinguished budget presentation

TOWSON, MD—For the 14th year, the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Budget and Reporting has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association. In 2019, the name of the award BCPS has received multiple times was changed from the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Award for Best Practices in School Budgeting. This award represents excellence in the preparation […]

New student Baltimore County Board of Education member Christian Thomas sworn in during outdoor ceremony

TOWSON, MD—It’s official. Christian Thomas, a rising senior at Eastern Technical High School, has been sworn in as the 2021-2022 Student Member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. This is the first year, due to a change in Maryland law, that BCPS students have directly elected the student member of the Board without approval from the governor. Superintendent […]

Baltimore County Public Schools drops masking requirement in schools, offices

TOWSON, MD—As of July 1, masks will no longer be required in the schools and offices of Baltimore County Public Schools, in alignment with state guidelines. Masks are still required on school buses unless the driver and bus attendant are alone, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The BCPS mitigation plan has been updated with additional […]