Eastern Tech students honored with AP Capstone Diploma, AP Seminar and Research Certificate

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Nineteen Pikesville and Eastern Technical high school students have earned the Advanced Placement® (AP®) Capstone Diploma, and 18 students from the same two schools earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2017-18 school year. AP Capstone™ is a College Board program designed to prepare students for college and career success through the development of critical thinking, academic research, […]

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Nottingham-area high schools among region’s 50 best

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One quarter of the region’s 50 best public high schools are in Baltimore County, according to annual rankings compiled by Niche, based on data from the U.S. Department of Education and test scores, college data, and ratings collected from Niche users. The following 13 Baltimore County Public Schools appeared in the top 50 overall: School, ranking Hereford High School, 7th […]

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Eastern Tech student named National Merit semifinalist

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Ten Baltimore County Public Schools students from five high schools, including one student from Eastern Technical High School, have been named semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The honored students are: Catonsville High School Daniel J. Li Dulaney High School Anna C. Boland Alexandra M. Kallaur Meredith M. Kossoff Alan L. […]

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BCPS conducting High School Capacity Study

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Baltimore County Public Schools is encouraging the public to be part of its High School Capacity Study. The purpose is to study all BCPS high schools and identify potential options and strategies for providing enough seats for growing enrollment. “Our High School Capacity Study may affect all neighborhoods and grade levels, and I encourage the community to get involved,” said […]

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Eastern Tech student, adviser honored at national conference for Future Business Leaders

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Future Business Leaders of America student Marjorie Antonio, from Eastern Technical High School, was identified as Maryland’s Who’s Who in FBLA, and her chapter adviser, Daniel Murphy, was honored as the Outstanding Local Chapter Adviser for Maryland. These honors were presented at the National Leadership Conference and Competition held June 28 through July 1, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Approximately […]

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Essex voting location changed due to power failure

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The polling location at Essex Co-Op, 1000 Franklin Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21221 is without power. There is no estimated time for power restoration. The Board of Elections has decided to move the primary election voting to Eastern Technical High School – Gymnasium, 1100 Mace Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21221. Signs will be posted at the Essex Co-Op location directing voters to […]

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Rising BCPS seniors invited to participate in summer college boot camps

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TOWSON, MD – This summer, BCPS rising seniors (students who will enter Grade 12 in the 2018-2019 school year) are invited to participate in free regional or school-specific Summer College Boot Camps. Each camp will vary, but all will offer information and resources on the process of selecting and applying to a college and applying for financial aid. Some camps […]

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Overlea High School counselor named High School Counselor of the Year

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TOWSON – On Friday, May 11, three school counselors and one principal received news that they had been chosen as the Baltimore County School Counselors of the Year and Advocate of the Year. The honorees, selected by the Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development, are: Elementary School Counselor of the Year – Brandon Menikheim, school counselor, Lyons Mill Elementary […]

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