BCPS to honor National Board-certified teachers

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) will honor its teachers who have achieved the National Board Certification. A pinning ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 29 to recognize the 25 teachers who have earned this prestigious certification. National Board Certification is the highest certification that teachers can receive. To earn this certification, they must successfully complete a rigorous peer-review […]

BCPS names Teacher, Principal, and Asst. Principal of the Year for 2023-24

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have named this year’s Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Beverly Folkoff, a special education teacher of children in Grades 3-5 at Relay Elementary School in Halethorpe, was named the 2023-24 Teacher of the Year for BCPS during Thursday’s gala celebration not only of the county’s […]

First Financial commits $50,000 to grants program for Baltimore County Public Schools

SPARKS, MD— At a reception honoring recipients of its 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 “Putting Students First Grant” program, First Financial Federal Credit Union announced a $50,000 commitment to Baltimore County Public Schools over the next five years. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the credit union will award 10 $1,000 grants each year through the 2027-2028 school year. Putting Students First […]

The Education Foundation launches ‘Putting Students First’ grant program in partnership with First Financial Federal Credit Union

TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools has announced the launch of the “Putting Students First” grant program in partnership with First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU). This grant program will award up to 10 BCPS educators with grants of $500 each to enhance student learning with additional supplies, resources, and/or opportunities/experiences. The application deadline is Wednesday, November […]

Perry Hall High School senior receives Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program award

PERRY HALL, MD—Six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors received awards and scholarships for their participation in the first cohort of the Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program, a partnership between Towson University and BCPS. The awards were presented during a virtual ceremony on January 28, which featured BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, Presidential Scholar and […]

25 BCPS students to convene for welcoming retreat to new Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program at Towson University

TOWSON, MD—One Grade 11 student from each Baltimore County public high school has been selected to participate in the 2020 cohort of the Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program, a new initiative of the Towson University Women’s Leadership Collective. The Collective was conceived by Dr. Nancy Grasmick, the Presidential Scholar and Women’s Leadership Ambassador at Towson University.  It builds on the […]

BCPS seeks school supplies for students in need

TOWSON, MD – The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools is collecting new school supplies to restock The Exchangeree, which offers BCPS teachers access to free school supplies year-round to share with students in need. The drive is taking place through Friday, August 23rd. Drop-off locations: Nottingham-area Baltimore County Public Library Branches Essex – 1110 Eastern Blvd., 21221 Parkville-Carney […]