Boundary process for central, northeast middle schools continues with February 9 meeting

TOWSON, MD—The third of five meetings of the committee charged with considering boundary options for central and northeast area middle schools will be held this week. The committee meetings have been scheduled through March 29, along with a public information session on March 8 to solicit public feedback about boundary line changes under consideration. This second meeting will be held […]

6 BCPS schools closed as manhunt continues, injured officer released from hospital

UPDATE: Police say David Linthicum is believed to be wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and dark shorts. Original story below… —— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Six BCPS schools will be closed on Thursday as the manhunt continues for the man who discharged his firearm and injured an officer during a Cockeysville standoff on Wednesday. The following schools will be closed on February 9, […]

Boundary process for central, northeast middle schools continues with January 25 meeting

TOWSON, MD—The second of five meetings of the committee charged with considering boundary options for central and northeast area middle schools will be held this week. The committee meetings have been scheduled through March 29, along with a public information session on March 8 to solicit public feedback about boundary line changes under consideration. This second meeting will be held […]

First northeast middle school boundary study meeting to be held in January

NOTTINGHAM, MD—In anticipation of two projects to alleviate middle school overcrowding, Baltimore County Public Schools will begin a middle school boundary study process. The opening of a new northeast middle school located on King Avenue is anticipated in September 2024 and the renovation and expansion of Pine Grove Middle School is expected to be completed by December 2024. Schools participating […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announces Tales of the Dead contest winners

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library challenged writers of all ages to write original horror stories with a “Moonlit Masquerade” theme in its Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. Six winners were chosen, and for the first time ever, one of the winners isn’t local. The winner of the Over 21 category, Carrie Donovan, lives in Germany. The Tales […]

24 awards presented for artwork in 2022 BCPS Middle School Juried Art Exhibition

TOWSON, MD—Awards were presented to 24 Baltimore County Public Schools’ middle school students during a June reception for the 2022 BCPS Middle School Juried Art Exhibition. This exhibition features more than 100 artworks displayed virtually and 24 selected artworks on display until August 29 in the Superintendent’s Gallery in the BCPS administration building (6901 N. Charles St., Building A, Towson […]

Perry Hall educators named School Counselors of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has named its 2020 school counselors and school counseling advocate of the year. The association has presented the following honors: Silvana Alsamadi – Elementary School Counselor of the Year Robin Taylor-Chadwick – Middle School Counselor of the Year Stephanie Campbell – High School Counselor of the Year Dr. Amalio Nieves – […]

Eastern Tech principal named finalist for 2018 Principal of the Year

Six principals have been named finalists for 2018-2019 BCPS Principal of the Year. Elementary finalists: Renee Jenkins, Deer Park Elementary: She is in her sixth year as principal at Deer Park and previously served as an assistant principal at Cedarmere Elementary. Cathy Thomas, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet: She is in her fifth year as principal at Cromwell Valley and […]