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Parkville Middle School paraeducator named Maryland Education Support Professional of the Year

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Education Association has named Meghan Anderson of Parkville Middle School as its Education Support Professional of the Year. The honor was presented to Anderson on Friday, September 6th. Anderson was considered for the statewide honor after being named Paraeducator of the Year in May by Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC). “I am deeply honored […]

GoFundMe campaign established for family of slain Joppatowne High School student

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA, MD—A GoFundMe campaign has been established for the family of Warren Grant, the student who was killed in a shooting at Joppatowne High School on Friday. The page has been established by the Brandon Tolson Foundation, an organization that provides emotional support and financial relief to families who have lost a child. “Warren Grant was a smart, charismatic, funny, […]

BCPS athletic events to utilize OpenGate security screening

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Arrest made in deadly Joppatowne High School shooting

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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Juvenile suspect arrested after Parkville schools placed on lockout status

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Schools

Maryland unveils action plan to combat youth suicide

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Application process for 2025-2026 BCPS magnet programs set to begin on September 10

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 High School student arrested after bringing loaded gun to school

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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