Baltimore and Montgomery County join Maryland’s Youth Apprenticeship Program

BALTIMORE, MD – Governor Larry Hogan, together with Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson and Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon, on Tuesday announced that Baltimore and Montgomery County Public School Systems have joined the Apprenticeship Maryland Program. Twelve counties are now participating in the state’s apprenticeship program for high school juniors and seniors, which accounts for half […]

BCPS Community Conversations: Meet Superintendent Darryl Williams

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Residents of northeastern Baltimore County will soon have an opportunity to meet with new Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Darryl Williams. As part of their “Community Conversations”series, BCPS will present a series of talks where residents can chat with Superintendent Williams and share their thoughts. One session will take place on Monday, September 30, at Overlea High […]

BCPS superintendent establishes vision to increase student achievement, close gaps

TOWSON, MD — Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams established a clear vision for Baltimore County Public Schools at Friday morning’s Administrative and Supervisory meeting, held at Loch Raven High School. During his back-to-school speech to about 700 Team BCPS school and system leaders, Dr. Williams focused on increasing student achievement and closing gaps based on race, ethnicity, and participation in […]

Parents encouraged to register, immunize children before school year starts

TOWSON, MD— Baltimore County’s public schools will open their doors to students on Tuesday, September 3, for the first day of classes. School system officials encourage parents to use these final days of summer break to ensure that their children are registered for school and properly immunized. “This school year, we are expecting 115,000 students in Baltimore County Public Schools,” […]

New BCPS Superintendent outlines 100-day Entry Plan

TOWSON, MD – Dr. Darryl L. Williams, superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, has posted his 100-Day Entry Plan on the school system’s website. In the plan’s introduction, Williams writes that the plan and his work as superintendent will be guided by his “core values, background, and experiences as an educator and administrator.” He emphasizes that the plan – which […]

Darryl L. Williams named superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools

TOWSON, MD – On Tuesday night, the Board of Education of Baltimore County voted to appoint Dr. Darryl L. Williams as the next superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, effective July 1, 2019. Darryl Williams is an area associate superintendent for eight clusters of schools in Montgomery County, and oversees eight high schools, 15 middle schools and 44 elementary schools, […]