PERRY HALL, MD—The Perry Hall High School Marching Gators have received some very good news. After Baltimore County Public Schools’ leadership initially denied the marching band’s request to participate in fall travel competitions, parents and local leaders spoke out. BCPS School Board member Julie Henn urged parents and citizens to reach out to BCPS, citing the fact that, under current […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Privately funded capital projects for Gunpowder Elementary School and Perry Hall High School have been approved, BCPS Board Member Julie Henn announced on Wednesday. Gunpowder Elementary Outdoor Stage The Gunpowder Elementary PTA is donating the cost of the installation, materials, labor, fees, and overhead associated with building the stage area of the newly revitalized playground at Gunpowder Elementary. The new […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins and Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that full funding has been secured for the new northeastern middle school, as well as the addition at Pine Grove Middle School. Both projects have been fully funded by Baltimore County for several years, but delayed due to the missing state match. With the enactment of the […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Ground has been broken on a new northeastern Baltimore County elementary school. On Wednesday morning, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman David Marks, Councilwoman Cathy Bevins, Delegates Carl Jackson & Harry Bhandari, and BCPS School Board member Julie Henn were among those who attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A longtime Perry Hall icon has passed away. Gladys Friedel, a leader in in the local Girl Scout community for more than fifty years, has died. Back in October, Delegate Joe Boteler and Councilman David Marks recognized Friedel for a half-century of service to the Girl Scouts of America. Friedel served as a mentor to thousands of Girl Scouts […]
TOWSON, MD—Parents and concerned citizens who oppose Baltimore County Public Schools‘ mask mandate, which was announced earlier this week, will be holding a rally next month. The Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will be holding an “Unmask Our Kids Rally” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10th, The event will be held at the BCPS Greenwood Campus, located at […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The boundary process for the new Northeast Area Elementary School and Red House Run Elementary School will begin in September 2021, according to School Board member Julie Henn. A recommendation will be made to the Board for consideration in March 2022. Schools participating in this study include: Elmwood Elementary School Fullerton Elementary School Joppa View Elementary School McCormick Elementary […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn has announced that she will seek re-election. Her full statement is as below: Today I filed my candidacy to seek re-election to continue to represent the Fifth Council District on the Board of Education of Baltimore County. I have cherished working with, and for, the students, families, educators, and staff of […]