Henn, Marks write letter asking Governor Hogan to support Built to Learn Act

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Among the many other economic impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic, it was revealed last week that construction funding for the proposed new northeast Baltimore County school projects was now uncertain due to budget constraints. Last Tuesday night, the Baltimore County School Board approved a contract modification that authorizes the school system to purchase new technology for projects including […]

Construction funding for new northeast Baltimore County schools uncertain due to COVID-19

UPDATE: Funding for a new northeastern Baltimore County elementary school has been approved. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Construction funding for the proposed new schools in northeastern Baltimore County is now uncertain due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday night, the Baltimore County School Board approved a contract modification that authorizes the school system to purchase new technology for […]

Maryland General Assembly passes Built to Learn Act

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Tuesday, the Maryland General Assembly passed HB1, the so-called “Built to Learn Act.” The bill will invest an additional $2.2 billion into school construction prioritizing schools with the oldest buildings and schools with a high number of classroom trailers. HB-1 includes three northeastern Baltimore County school projects; a new elementary school in Rosedale, a new middle school at […]

BCPS middle school, high school students to test their STEM knowledge

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools students from 18 middle schools and 13 high schools will spend a Saturday morning testing their STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) knowledge by participating in the annual BCPS Physics Olympics, Chemathon, and Middle School STEM Fair. For the Physics Olympics and Chemathon the challenges aren’t revealed until the day of the event, but in general, […]

Golden Ring Middle, Pine Grove Middle visual arts teachers earn statewide honors

TOWSON, MD—Vernon Fains, visual arts content leader at Pine Grove Middle School, has earned the Linda Popp Leadership Award, and Camille Gibson, visual arts teacher at Golden Ring Middle School, has earned the Middle School Teacher of the Year award. The statewide awards from the Maryland Art Education Association were presented at its annual award ceremony on Dec. 15. The […]

Parkville Precinct collecting food for needy families

PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville Precinct is collecting food for 9 needy families. Items needed for the Thanksgiving baskets include turkey, gravy, boxed potatoes, canned vegetables, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, and more. Monetary gifts and gifts cards will also be accepted. Items may be taken directly to the Parkville Precinct, Parkville Middle School, and/or Pine Grove […]

Local students recognized in BCPS Chess Championships

TOWSON, MD – A record 232 students from 51 schools participated in the 9th Annual Baltimore County Public Schools Chess Championships. In the Elementary School Division, the individual winners are: 2019 Elementary School Champion – Atharv Dashora, Cromwell Valley (perfect score of 6-0) 2nd Place – Oluwaseun Onaolapo, Lyons Mill 3rd Place – Conner Van Buskirk, Orems 4th Place – […]

BCPS changing arrival, dismissal times at some Nottingham-area schools

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Public Schools is changing arrival and dismissal bell times at a limited number of schools for 2018-2019 school year. “The times are being changed to achieve more efficient school operations, said Interim Chief Academic Officer Dr. Mary McComas. “The changes are slight in most cases, and we want parents to be aware of them as early […]