TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced enhanced security measures for all athletic events during the coming school year. BCPS will utilize the OpenGate security system at all athletic events going forward. The OpenGate system is designed to enhance current security measures and provide an additional layer of protection for all attendees. The OpenGate system is a touchless security […]
JOPPA, MD—An arrest has been made in connection with Friday’s deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School. At just after 12:30 p.m. on September 6, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to Joppatowne High School for an active assailant. A School Resource Officer assigned to the school immediately responded to identify and address the threat. Authorities arrived within minutes […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Police say a suspect is in custody after Parkville-area schools were placed on lockout status on Friday morning. At just before 9 a.m., some area schools, including Parkville High School and St. Ursula School, were placed on lockout status due to unconfirmed reports of an individual in a vehicle waving a weapon. “Lockout” status means the schools’ doors are […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has released new training resources for educators to help prevent suicide in students. The state’s new action plan aims to equip K-12 public and private schools with the necessary tools to effectively prevent, intervene and respond to suicide in schools. The Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Schools was developed in collaboration with […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) will begin accepting applications for 2025-2026 magnet programs beginning Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the school system announced this week. A magnet brochure describing program offerings is available online. “Our magnet programs offer amazing opportunities for our students to more fully explore their areas of interest and to earn valuable certifications, college credits, and even […]
OVERLEA, MD—A 15-year-old student from Overlea High School was arrested after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school, Baltimore County officials say. The school received a tip about a student with a gun on Wednesday, August 28th. School resource officers found the 15-year-old and a loaded gun was recovered after the search. The student was taken to a local police […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math. The initiative, Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will use matching funds from both parties to support selected programs that are […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) this week announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals, effective from August 28, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2025. The eligibility for free and reduced-price meals is determined based on […]