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Watershed Public Charter School earns $1.27 million U.S. Department of Energy grant
Funds will be used to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
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Watershed Public Charter School has been awarded a $1.27 million Renew America’s Schools grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The funds will be used to make energy improvements at the environmentally focused school.
Baltimore County Public Schools is one of only 24 school districts nationally to benefit from the first round of Renew America’s Schools grants. The federal grants program received more than $5.5 billion in requests from 236 school districts across 48 states and two territories.
With its grant funds, Watershed will:
- Upgrade HVAC systems to improve energy efficiency and classroom comfort.
- Add occupancy, vacancy, and daylight-harvesting sensors to the school’s LED lighting system to save energy.
- Replace exterior doors to better insulate and secure the building.
- Install a solar canopy over the parking lot as well as solar panels on the roof.
- Install two electric vehicle charging stations for staff and public use.
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BCPS community members are invited to community events to learn about and meet Dr. Myriam Yarbrough, the new superintendent. During the events, Dr. Yarbrough will share key priorities for the upcoming school year, hear from members of the Team BCPS community, and answer questions. Spanish interpretation will be provided at all upcoming events.
The community events will be held:
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Monday, July 10, from 6-7 p.m.
Kenwood High School - multipurpose room
501 Stemmers Run Rd., 21221
Thursday, July 13, from 6-7 p.m.
Towson High School - media center
69 Cedar Ave., 21286
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Tuesday, July 18, from 6-7 p.m.
Randallstown High School - cafeteria
4000 Offutt Rd., 21133
Videos from past community meetings at Catonsville High School, Dundalk High School, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, New Town High School, and Perry Hall High School are available online.
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Two new members join the Board of Education of Baltimore County | |
Kayla Drummond, student member of the board | |
New Student Member of the Board Kayla Drummond, a Parkville High senior, being sworn in by the county clerk on July 5 for a one-year term | |
Drummond, center, with Board Members Emory Young and Christina Pumphrey, BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Yarbrough, and Board Chair Jane Lichter | |
Felicia Stolusky, member at-large | | |
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Felicia Stolusky, a retired BCPS educator and former member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, has been appointed by Governor Wes Moore to a new term on the board.
She was sworn in on July 7 by the Clerk of Baltimore County, and her term will end on December 4, 2028.
Stolusky worked as a BCPS middle school teacher from 1997 until her retirement in 2016. She also worked as a substitute teacher for the school system from 2016 to 2020. Stolusky earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Delaware and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Towson University.
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The latest episode of "The CTE Show" highlights newest career and technical education program: artificial intelligence | |
Summer Stories: What is Jaylin Burston doing this summer? A bit of everything! | | |
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In the newest Summer Stories entry, Jaylin Burston, a rising Grade 11 student at Overlea High School and Sollers Point Technical High School, shares her many plans for the summer.
Her summer activities include serving as an ambassador for the National Society of High School Scholars; participating in a STEMcx healthcare internship; attending volleyball camp; and taking classes at CCBC.
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We want to know what BCPS students, teachers, and staff are doing this summer. To submit a blog post or suggest a story idea, please write to communications@bcps.org. | |
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Dive into Summer Reading: July 10-16
Book recommendations from the Baltimore County Public Library Collection Development Department
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Take a peek at BCPS music and dance camps held in June | |
The BCPS Summer Dance Intensive, held in late June at both George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and Perry Hall High School, ended with a dance performance at Carver Center. Images from the dance studios and dance performance can be found on Flickr. | |
The BCPS Summer Music Camp, also held in late June, took place at Perry Hall High School and culminated in performances at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts in Owings Mills. Photos from the camp can be seen on Flickr, and videos of the final performances can be viewed online. | |
Vote now for a BCPS music teacher to win a $10,000 Manilow Music Teacher Award | |
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The Barry Manilow Music Project is awarding a Manilow Music Teacher Award at each city on this year's Barry Manilow Tour, including Baltimore.
Four BCPS teachers are among the nine teachers nominated in the Baltimore area. The winner will receive a $10,000 prize – $5,000 for the teacher and an additional $5,000 for classroom instruments – and will be invited to a Barry Manilow concert and presented their award in a special backstage meet and greet.
Please vote online by July 21 for a BCPS teacher to win this award. The nominees are:
- Carrie Marsh, Mays Chapel Elementary School
- Howard Miskimon, Dumbarton Middle School
- Sadie Spencer, New Town High School
- Lisa Tierney, Rodgers Forge Elementary School
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BCPS summer programs support continued learning
Parents and students are encouraged to explore the many academic programs and resources available this summer to support continued growth.
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County health department offers back-to-school immunization clinics
Does your child need immunizations for the 2023-2024 school year? Call 410-887-2705 for an appointment at a community health center. More information is available online.
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County library's Summer Reading Challenge offers incentives and activities
BCPS students of all ages can register for Baltimore County Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge. Students who read for 10 hours can pick up completion prizes and enter in prize drawings!
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Now serving free breakfast and lunch meals
The annual Summer Food Service Program, for all youth up to age 18, will continue through Friday, August 18. Breakfast and lunch are served at selected schools. Several public library branches serve lunch only. Check online for sites and times.
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for parents
from BCPS Parent University
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County library giving FREE Chromebooks to eligible families | |
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Supported by a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Baltimore County Public Library will distribute free Chromebooks to qualifying families at library branches and other community sites between July 12 and November 21. Supplies are limited!
Please visit the county library's website to learn about qualifications and to register for an appointment. Interested families are encouraged to register as soon as possible and to take all required documentation to their appointments.
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Application process for child care scholarships is now faster and easier
The Maryland State Department of Education's (MSDE) Child Care Scholarship program now "uses a fast-track application process to provide eligible families assistance with child care expenses. The new process grants temporary eligibility determination to eligible applicants within three business days. Eligible families will receive 60-days of temporary child care assistance under the CCS program and will be provided with a pathway to a full, 52-week Child Care Scholarship. Prior to the fast-track process, families would have to wait up to 35 days for their application to be fully processed to receive assistance." -- from an MSDE news release
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for your viewing pleasure | |
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mission moment
from The Education Foundation of BCPS
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Celebrating advocates, mentors, and true champions of education | |
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The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., held its annual meeting on June 14, at the First Financial Federal Credit Union to recognize and celebrate champions of education. Distinguished guests and honorees gathered in Hansen Hall for a meet and greet hosted by FFFCU prior to the “A Celebration of Excellence Ceremony,” where 14 community business partners, board members, and individuals were recipients of the 2022-2023 foundation awards.
A new Mission Moment blog post lists all the honorees and shares event highlights.
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Save the date – Saturday, August 19! | |
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BCPSfest 2023
Saturday, August 19, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., 21204
Please save the date for the biggest and best back-to-school festival in Baltimore County. This systemwide event is free and will feature family-friendly, fun learning activities, a storytime tent, student entertainers, face-painting, school mascots, and community resources. Please join us to celebrate the start of the new school year and the exciting learning opportunities BCPS offers.
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