Councilwoman Cathy Bevins files to run for third term on Baltimore County Council

Councilwoman Cathy Bevins on Thursday filed for reelection to the Baltimore County Council.  Bevins will be running for a third term representing the Sixth Council District. “I am very excited to run for reelection, I have worked alongside communities for the past seven years and we have accomplished many positive achievements,” said Councilwoman Bevins. “Prior to running for elected office […]

BCPS supervisor of research wins award for paper on program at Overlea High School

The Northeastern Educational Research Association has presented its 2017 Lorne H. Woollatt Distinguished Paper Award to Maria Y. Finger-Elam, Ph.D., supervisor of research for Baltimore County Public Schools. As a result, Finger-Elam will present her paper at the 2018 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. The meeting will be held in New York City from April 13 to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Local students honored at 31st annual High School Art Exhibit

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Public Schools students earned honors at the awards reception for the 31st Annual High School Art Exhibit, held at Goucher College in Towson. In welcoming guests to the exhibit reception, Sherri Fisher, BCPS visual arts coordinator, said: “The artwork in this exhibition represents every high school across Baltimore County. It represents the best of our […]