‘Night of Innovation’ events to be held at BCPS schools in Essex, Parkville, Rosedale

Some special events will soon be held at a few Baltimore County Public Schools. The Night of Innovation events will showcase to families how BCPS is transforming teaching and learning to ensure that all students will be globally competitive graduates. During these events, families will learn about and experience learner-centered environments and see how teaching strategies and tech tools are […]

Governor Hogan honors locals at CCBC Essex, tours Franklin Square Hospital

On Monday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan held a cabinet meeting at the Community College of Baltimore County’s Essex campus. The governor, along with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, also honored many prominent community volunteers and organizations at today’s meeting. Among those presented with citations were Angel Park’s Kelli Szczybor, the Back River Restoration Committee, White Marsh resident Robert Romadka Sr. (a […]

BCPS students earn 778 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Baltimore County Public Schools students earned an amazing 778 regional 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. This awards program is among the most prestigious high school arts recognition programs in the nation. BCPS students from 12 high schools and 3 middle schools earned a total of 193 Gold Keys, 256 Silver Keys, and 329 Honorable Mentions. Students earning recognition represent […]

Pine Grove Middle, Eastern Tech students win big in Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group Competition

In late February, several Baltimore County Public Schools students will be recognized as winners in the 5th Annual Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group Essay and Video Competition – including the three BCPS students who earned first place honors. Brooke Strauss of Pine Grove Middle School won first place in the middle school letter competition, while Isabella Holcombe, an Eastern Technical High […]

BCPS to host FAFSA Frenzy to help parents seek financial aid for college

Now is the time for parents of graduating high school seniors to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). All federal grant and loan awards are determined by this free application, and nearly all colleges use the FAFSA as the basis for their own financial aid awards. To help more seniors and their families complete the FAFSA, Baltimore […]

62 BCPS students selected for statewide music ensembles; PHHS student named to national honors ensembles

TOWSON, MD — Sixty-two Baltimore County Public Schools students were selected by audition to participate in the Maryland Music Educators Association’s Junior and Senior All-State Choirs, Bands, and Orchestras. These groups will hold showcase performances throughout the area in March 2018. “The selection to All-State Ensembles by so many of our students is in keeping with the rich musical tradition […]

Eastern Tech team emerges as winner at Stampede VEX Robotics Event

TOWSON, MD — Teams from Eastern Technical High School, Hereford High School, and Hereford Middle School captured nine of 12 awards at Hereford Zone Robotics’ 6th annual Stampede VEX Robotics Event. At the December 2 event, held at Hereford Middle School, 44 teams from throughout the Maryland area participated, including teams from the following Baltimore County schools: Dulaney High School, […]

Baltimore County recognizes Eastern Tech

As part of Baltimore County’s celebration of American Education Week, County Executive Kevin Kamenetz honored seven Baltimore County public high schools ranked among the region’s 25 best by Niche, a nationally recognized website that evaluates schools and neighborhoods. Niche recently released its 2018 rankings of every public and private school in the country, ranking them by city, state, and metropolitan […]