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Vincent Farm Elementary School evacuated after air conditioning unit malfunctions

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Fire officials say Vincent Farm Elementary School was evacuated briefly on Wednesday morning. At just after 10:15 a.m. on August 28, units responded to investigate a potential hazmat incident. The school was evacuated and crews searched the building. Firefighters identified and isolated a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Students have returned to the building. The Baltimore County Fire Department […]

Maryland assessment scores hold steady in mathematics, English language arts

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education on Tuesday released results from state assessments, revealing that proficiency in math and reading skills remained steady in 2023-2024. According to the results, approximately 48.4% of students in the state showed proficiency in English language arts, up from 47.9% in 2022-2023. The proficiency rate for math was 24.1%, up from 23.3% the previous […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union selects eight educators as 2024 Golden Apple Award recipients

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BEL AIR, MD—At a reception held at Mountain Branch in Joppa on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Freedom Federal Credit Union honored Ms. Sue Nickerson and Ms. Jen Olkowski, as the grand award recipients of the Credit Union’s 2024 Golden Apple Annual Educator Awards. The program, now in its thirteenth year, offers eight annual educator awards of $2,000, $1,000, $500 and […]

Baltimore County School Bus Camera Intelliguard

Baltimore County launches safety camera program to catch drivers who illegally pass school buses

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced a new school bus camera safety program that will send fines to drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. The $250 fines will be for those who pass stopped school buses with red lights activated. The new program aims to deter dangerous driving habits around school buses. The Baltimore County Police Department […]

111,000 Baltimore County students gear up for new school year

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—More than 111,000 Baltimore County students are preparing for the start of a new school on Monday morning. The students will head to 176 schools, centers, and programs across the county for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. “New school years are always filled with excitement and promise,” said Dr. Myriam Rogers, Superintendent of Baltimore […]

BCPS to Partner with Maryland Consortium to Expand Access to Mental Health Services to for Students

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports has approved nearly $8 million in grant funding for community mental health providers to provide enhanced behavioral health services to uninsured and underinsured Baltimore County Public Schools students. The funds, awarded as part of the $111 million in grants awarded statewide by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, will provide therapy, workshops, […]

Maryland DOT urges caution near school buses as students return to class

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the new school year fast approaching, the Maryland Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to take extra precautions when driving near school buses. MDOT says more than 600,000 Maryland students will be taking the bus to and from school this year. Officials say the safety of students is of the utmost importance, and therefore, the MVA is stressing […]

Maryland schools set to welcome back 890K students

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The beginning of the 2024-25 academic year just around the corner. School bells are ringing for students across Maryland starting Wednesday, August 21, as Frederick and St. Mary’s counties open their doors for the 2024-25 academic year. Through Tuesday, September 3, all 24 local school systems will welcome approximately 890,140 students overall for the first day of school and […]

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