BCPS Gives Update on Universal Masking

Baltimore County Public Schools staff provided a presentation on universal masking in schools and on Virtual Learning Program registration at a special meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Dr. Monique Wheatley-Phillip, BCPS chief accountability and performance management officer, offered a presentation regarding the school system’s rationale for requiring … Read more

Tots@10 event at THE AVENUE at White Marsh

The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of English Language Arts PreK-12 will share information and ideas with parents about strengthening students’ reading and writing skills at the shopping center’s Tots@10 event on Thursday, Aug. 5, beginning at 10 a.m. at THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd. At the same event, The Education Foundation … Read more

“Local Leaders” Dispute Support of BCPS Masks

Baltimore County Public Schools released a statement this morning that requires universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools for the Fall of the 2021-22 school year. BCPS sent out a twit, that “local leaders support universal masking in BCPS Schools and on school buses.” Fifth County Councilman David Marks responded that he was … Read more

BCPS to Require Masks for 21-22 School Year

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) will require universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools for the Fall of the 2021-22 school year. The current federal order for masks to be worn on school buses will continue. The Board of Education of Baltimore County will conduct a special meeting on Aug. 3 at 10 … Read more

New Rossville School Creates Boundary Study

The boundary process for the new Northeast Area Elementary School in Rossville and Red House Run Elementary School in Rosedale will begin in September 2021 and a recommendation will be made to the Board for consideration in March 2022. Schools participating in this study include: Elmwood Elementary School Fullerton Elementary School Joppa View Elementary School … Read more

BCPS Holding Job Fair for Qualified Educators

Baltimore County Public Schools is hosting a job fair seeking qualified educators to join its team. BCPS is hiring art, elementary, English, French, math, music, physical education, science, Spanish, special education and technical education teachers. The school system is also seeking library media specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school nurses, social workers, speech language pathologists, … Read more

Henn Files for Re-Election on School Board

BCPS School Board of Education Vice Chair Julie Henn has filed for re-election. She serves in the 5th District that covers Perry Hall, Parkville, Towson and Kingsville. She is a resident of Perry Hall. Henn made the official announcement on her social media page. “Today I filed my candidacy to seek re-election to continue to … Read more

County Updates Long Term School Construction Plan

Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore County Government updated recommendations for the County’s Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS), developed by CannonDesign, a nationally recognized architecture and planning company. Under the updated recommendations, every school in Baltimore County would receive equitable capital improvements within 15 years and could be completed without any additional revenue … Read more

Henn Gives Update on BCPS Mask Policy

BCPS Board of Education Vice Chair Julie Henn shared information about Baltimore County Public Schools’ plan to lessen their mask policy for students in the 2021-22 school year. Her statement is below “Updates to BCPS’ Mitigation Plan and Guidance were shared with BCPS staff this afternoon. The full plan will be shared once published. I … Read more