Maryland high school graduation rate shows slight increase in 2020-21 school year

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Department of Education released data for the 2020-21 school year showing that more Maryland high school students are staying in school and receiving a high school diploma in four years. The four-year cohort graduation rate remained consistent and demonstrates a slight increase compared to the 2019-20 graduation rate. The dropout rate also decreased. Last […]

Baltimore County Police Department celebrates graduation of 158th Recruit Class [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—On Thursday, the Baltimore County Police Department held two ceremonies to recognize those officers who were being promoted and for the recruits who were graduating from the 158th Recruit Class. The Promotion Ceremony was held in the Theatre at CCBC-Dundalk. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Chief Melissa R. Hyatt addressed those being promoted and members of the recruit […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold promotion ceremony, 158th recruit class graduation on Thursday

UPDATE: Video from the event can be viewed here. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—On Thursday, September 2, the Baltimore County Police Department will hold two separate ceremonies to recognize those officers who are being promoted and for the recruits who are graduating from the 158th Recruit Class. The Promotion Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and the Graduation Ceremony […]

Governor Hogan welcomes new troopers during Maryland State Police 152nd Trooper Candidate Class graduation [VIDEO]

COLUMBIA, MD—As Governor Larry Hogan and other state officials and proud family members looked on, trooper candidates raised their right hands on Friday and took an oath to serve and protect the people of Maryland as they officially became state troopers during the graduation ceremony for the Maryland State Police 152ND Trooper Candidate Class. The Maryland State Police Academy graduation […]

Baltimore County Public Schools officials release 2021 high school graduation schedule

NOTTINGHAM, MD— Baltimore County Public Schools’ 2021 graduating seniors will have their opportunity to take the traditional walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. The school system has released the following graduation schedule. All dates and times are subject to change based upon health metrics. Students and their families are encouraged to visit the BCPS website for updates. All […]

Baltimore County Police Department to graduate 157th recruit class

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s 157th Recruit Class will graduate on Friday, March 12th. The ceremony will be held in the Theatre at CCBC-Dundalk, located at 7200 Sollers Point Road (21222). Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join Chief Melissa R. Hyatt in addressing the recruit class. Chief Hyatt will be joined by Sheriff R. Jay Fisher, Baltimore County […]

Baltimore County Public Schools graduation rate improves to 88.5% for Class of 2020

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—The four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools has improved from 87.6 percent for the Class of 2019 to 88.5 percent for the Class of 2020, according to data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education. The statewide graduation rate decreased from 86.86 percent in 2019 to 86.75 percent in 2020. The BCPS […]

Baltimore County Police Department graduates its 155th recruit class

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s 155th Recruit Class graduated on Thursday. The ceremony was held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds inside the 4H Building located at 2200 York Road (21093). Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa R. Hyatt addressed the graduating class. Chief Hyatt was joined by Sheriff R. Jay Fisher of the Baltimore County Sheriff’s Office and Acting Chief […]