TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education is seeking volunteers to serve on its Ethics Review Panel, which advises the board on its ethics code policies. According to a press release from the school system, the panel consists of five members who are appointed by the board. To be eligible for the position, applicants must be at least 18 years […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Some local students went out of their way to keep those in need warm this winter. Preschool students at The Goddard School of White Marsh (Honeygo), located at 4960 Mercantile Road (21236), spent the month of September collecting socks for those in need as they participated in a character education unit on compassion. The children learned about caring […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD— The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider historic status for the former Perry Hall School at its meeting on Thursday, November 14. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has written a letter of support, saying that he will act swiftly to add the property to th list of protected landmarks once the Commission forwards the nomination to the […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will host a public information session to provide information and gather public feedback about boundary line preferences and the study process. The event will be held 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in the Vincent Farm Elementary School cafeteria. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s new school bus camera safety program is already proving to be fruitful. As of this week, police say over 5,500 warnings have been issued to drivers illegally passing school buses in Baltimore County. Motorists caught passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing can expect to receive a $250 citation beginning November 4, 2024. “Keeping […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a truck fire outside of Parkville High School on Tuesday morning. Due to an asphalt truck fire outside the school building, officials say Parkville High School will be closed on October 8th. There will be no after-school or evening activities at Parkville High School. The Magnet Expo has also been cancelled. There has been no word on […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its legislative session on Monday evening, October 7, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’ bill that would allow for a technical trade school in White Marsh. Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 is seeking to repurpose the arena at 5811 Allender Road in White Marsh, which requires a legislative change. “I am delighted to support […]
BALTIMORE, MD—An English language arts teacher from Baltimore City has been named the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year. Kat Locke-Jones, who teaches seventh grade at Hampstead Hill Academy, was selected from seven finalists for the award, which was announced Friday evening at the 34th annual Teacher of the Year Gala. Locke-Jones will now compete for the National Teacher of […]