This Tuesday, join us for the 2023 Film Expo at The Senator Theatre | |
Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Kindness for Paws art sale | |
Kimera L., Grade 7, Northwest Academy of Health Sciences, Teacher: Gina Beto | |
Yunha P., Grade 3, Watershed Public Charter School, Teacher: Adrienne Newport | |
Sara M., Grade 10, Loch Raven High School, Teacher: Emily Hall | |
Peyton R., Grade 5, Sandy Plains Elementary School, Teacher: Kristen Filipovich | |
Hannah R., Grade 12, Eastern Technical High School, Teacher: Mary Hennessey-Rayburn | |
Mikella K., Grade 7, Perry Hall Middle School, Teacher: April Simpson | |
BCPS is one of 16 school districts selected to participate in national collaborative to promote safe, supportive schools | |
Baltimore County Public Schools is one of 16 school districts competitively selected to participate in a National Center for Safe Supportive Schools' learning collaborative.
This two-year initiative seeks to better promote equity and well-being for all students and school staff.
Participating districts and schools will receive:
- Monthly virtual learning sessions for district teams.
- Quarterly training and facilitated discussions for school staff.
- Ongoing technical assistance and training from national experts.
- Participation in a national community of school districts engaged in continuous quality improvement.
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Graduating senior profile series concludes this week
In honor of the Class of 2023, BCPS is profiling one senior from each high school. A new profile will be posted each school day until Friday, May 19, the last day for seniors. These profiles highlight the intellectual and personal strengths of our seniors and their diversity.
Here are the most recent seniors profiled:
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Randallstown NAACP honors 5 graduating seniors with scholarships | |
The Randallstown NAACP recently honored five BCPS graduating seniors for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements. Following are the names of the students, their high schools, the colleges they will attend, and the scholarships they received. | |
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Imani Groce
Western School of Technology
Hampton University
The Randallstown NAACP Scholarship
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Janay Rice
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Coppin State University
The Dr. Barbara Dezmon Scholarship
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Halee Simons
Chesapeake High School
Spelman College
The Dr. Ella White Campbell Scholarship
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Kira Thomas
New Town High School
Stevenson University
The inaugural Randallstown NAACP Scholarship powered by McDonalds of New Town
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Jordan White
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Notre Dame of Maryland University
The Randallstown NAACP Scholarship
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for parents
from BCPS Parent University
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Upcoming virtual workshops | |
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"Understanding Dyslexia"
Tuesday, May 16, from 6:30-8 p.m.
In this workshop, presented by the BCPS Special Education Resource Center, participants will learn about the role of the brain in reading and dyslexia. Early warning signs of dyslexia will be presented, as well as a review of special education law with an emphasis on specific learning disabilities and dyslexia. The session will also explore the distinction between clinical diagnosis versus educational classification and Individualized Education Program (IEPs) versus 504 Plans. Please register online.
"Lunch & Learn: Nutrition/Taking Charge of Your Health"
Wednesday, May 17, at 12:30 p.m.
In this workshop, presented by Priority Partners, speakers will offer information on nutrition and personal health. Please register online.
"Understanding Your Child’s IEP"
Thursday, May 18, from 12-1:30 p.m.
In this workshop, presented by the Special Education Resource Center, parents will examine the components of their children’s IEPs. By taking a closer look at IEPs, parents will learn more about how to become more effective as an equal member of their children's IEP teams. Please register online.
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for your viewing pleasure | |
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mission moment
from The Education Foundation of BCPS
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Many thanks to the Let's Play Ball! 2023 sponsors! | |
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Let’s Play Ball! 2023 was a resounding success thanks to our generous sponsors. Their donations will be applied to 21st Century Grants for teachers, schools, and offices; scholarships for college-bound students; thousands of dollars-worth of school supplies and classroom resources distributed from our two Exchangerees: Gizmos and Gadgets Galore (teacher resource centers where teachers shop the shelves free of charge); and much, much more!
See the complete list of 2023 sponsors in a new Mission Moment blog post.
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Application open for one at-large Baltimore County school board seat
The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will begin accepting applications for the Board’s one at-large seat for a term beginning in 2023 and ending on December 4, 2028. Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 18.
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A Word from Dr. Williams, Superintendent | |
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May 15, 2023
Dear Team BCPS,
This Friday will be the last BCPS school day for the seniors in the Class of 2023. I am so proud of this impressive, resilient, determined, and diverse group of young people.
I feel a special kinship with the Class of 2023 because their high school journey from 2019-2023 parallels my own tenure as superintendent. Together we weathered the global COVID pandemic and a cybersecurity attack. Like the graduating seniors, I have spent the last four years working hard to achieve my goals and, along the way, having unforgettable experiences.
I look forward to shaking the hands of our new graduates at their upcoming commencement exercises and wishing them all the best on their new educational and career pursuits.
Sincerely,
Darryl L. Williams, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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