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Towson University triple-shooting suspect arrested, identified

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Police have arrested and identified a suspect in connection Saturday’s shooting at Towson University. On Tuesday, September 7, detectives with the Baltimore County Violent Crimes Unit arrested 19-year-old Samuel Nnam on multiple charges including attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault. The charges stem from an early-morning shooting that occurred Saturday, September 4, on the Towson University campus. […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools to host virtual Family College Night

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ Parent University will be hosting an online Family College Night for BCPS students in Grades 11 and 12 along with their parents/caregivers. The virtual event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Stephanie Campbell, a BCPS college counselor, will lead a virtual information session focused on preparing families for the college […]

Governor Hogan announces $1 million VaxU Scholarship Promotion

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the launch of the $1 million VaxU Scholarship Promotion, an incentive program to encourage 12- to 17-year-olds to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Winners will receive a $50,000 scholarship, which covers the equivalent of full tuition and fees at a public, in-state institution of higher education. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the […]

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

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Perry Hall Elementary PTA announces 2021 scholarship opportunity

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall Elementary School PTA has announced its 2021 scholarship opportunity, which is open to all former PHES students. The PTA is awarding two $500 scholarships for collegebound graduating high school students in the class of 2021 who have completed three academic years at Perry Hall Elementary School. Applications and essays are due by April 9th. The […]

BCPS students, parents invited to virtual information session on applying to college

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will hold a virtual information session on applying to college. The online event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Stephanie Campbell, a BCPS college counselor, will host the session to assist Grade 10 and 11 students and their parents/caregivers in preparing for the college application process. The session will […]

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Forty $500 scholarships made available for seniors attending Wednesday’s BCPS-HBCU Virtual College Fair

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools has announced that 40 book scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to high school seniors who participate in the fourth annual BCPS-HBCU Virtual College Fair. The online fair will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and feature 41 colleges and universities (all but one of […]

4th annual BCPS-HBCU Fair to offer virtual connections to college reps, instant admissions for students

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced that this year’s BCPS-HBCU College Fair will be held virtually, providing an opportunity to connect students with more Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) than in previous years, including HBCUs from throughout the nation. All BCPS high school seniors are invited to participate in the free event on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 9 […]

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