BCPS graduation rate rises for second straight year, dropout rate improves

TOWSON, MD—The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students rose —for the second year in a row—to 85.84 percent, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) on February 25. The graduation rate for the Class of 2024 increased by nearly one percentage point from the previous year’s rate of 84.99 percent. The […]

BCPS senior named Maryland Emerging Scholar

OWINGS MILLS, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools student has been named one of 24 Maryland Emerging Scholars by the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education, or MBRT. Tremen McBride, a senior at Owings Mills High School, was selected for the award due to his academic excellence, community service, and leadership, according to a Feb. 14 news release from Baltimore County Public […]

BCPS dance students to perform at annual showcase at CCBC Essex

UPDATE: The performance scheduled for Thursday, February 6 has been moved to Thursday, February 13, 2025. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—Dance students from Baltimore County Public Schools will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the annual 2025 BCPS Student Choreography Showcase. The event will take place on February 6-7 at the CCBC Essex Romadka Center, located at 7201 […]

Parkville High School counselor among BCPS’ 2024 School Counselors of the Year

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2023-24 school year. “The school counselors in BCPS are vital in ensuring the academic progress, personal growth, and overall well-being of our students, and they contribute significantly to the school counseling profession,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers. “The annual […]

BCPS Career and Technical Education annual ceremony recognizes 163 outstanding students

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools held its 50th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony on May 1 at Towson University’s SECU Arena. The program was live-streamed and is available for online viewing. During the ceremony, 163 seniors – one student from each CTE program at each high school – were recognized as exemplary students. Five students, one […]

BCPS Curriculum Nights: Learn & engage in Baltimore County schools

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students, parents, caregivers, and stakeholders are invited to participate in the 2024 BCPS Curriculum Nights. The BCPS Curriculum Nights are an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn more about the district’s curriculum and efforts to improve instruction in different subjects areas. These events will provide information on priority areas for the upcoming school year […]