Baltimore County Public Schools to allow increased spectator capacity for fall season sports

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced plans to increase spectator capacity for athletic games beginning as early as Thursday, March 18, 2021. Plans provide the safety required for three spectators per athlete per game. Due to the size of some of the smaller facilities, adjustments may be made to accommodate spectators safely under current social distancing guidelines. BCPS will […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to offer additional in-person academic support for selected students

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will offer selected students additional in-person academic support on Saturdays and/or after school, based on each school community’s specific needs. The initiatives, funded by the federal CARES grant, will be offered from April through June. “This school year has been particularly challenging for our students – and for all of us,” said Superintendent Dr. […]

Tickets now available for BCPS fall season sports

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—– Fall sports will begin on Friday, March 12, for Baltimore County Public Schools, and paperless tickets are now available for purchase using Ticket Spricket. Tickets are $5 each (plus a service fee), paperless, and are needed only for football, field hockey, soccer, and volleyball games and badminton matches. Tickets for Friday, March 12 will be available for […]

BCPS to celebrate 2nd annual College Day on Thursday, March 18

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate its second annual College Day on Thursday, March 18, 2021. On College Day, all teachers, staff, and community members are encouraged to wear gear or colors to celebrate the colleges and universities they attended. Students are urged to wear gear or colors to recognize their college of choice. All College Day participants […]

Councilman Marks thanks school board for initiating construction of new school

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday morning thanked the Baltimore County Board of Education for advancing the construction of the new elementary school proposed at Rossville Boulevard in the White Marsh area. At Tuesday evening’s meeting, the Board approved $48.3 million in construction contracts, allowing the project to proceed. Construction will start this summer, with an expected opening […]

Baltimore County Student Councils announces launch of Baltimore County Junior Councils for middle school students

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Student Councils, during its February general assembly meeting, voted to form an officially recognized Baltimore County Junior Councils organization for middle school students. Elections will be held virtually in April to select the Junior Councils officer team. “The middle school involvement within the Baltimore County Student Councils has grown exponentially over the past few years,” said […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to allow competitive games to resume on March 12

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Competitive sports will soon be returning to Baltimore County Public Schools. County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday evening announced that BCPS will allow competitive games to resume on Friday, March 12th. “Baltimore County has consistently supported the safe return to play for our children,” said Olszewski. “After continued consultation with the Baltimore County Department of Health, BCPS will […]

2021 BCPS Film Expo and poster contest to accept entries beginning March 15

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Film Expo Committee is now accepting entries for its poster design and film competitions. The contests will be a bit different this year. “As in past years, students in Grades 6-12 are invited to submit films,” said Sherri Fisher, BCPS coordinator of visual arts. “But this year, the BCPS Film Expo has added […]