Thursday, September 1, 2022

WELCOME

#BACK2BCPS!

The 2022-23 School Year is Here!

This week, more than 111,000 students returned to our 176 schools, centers, and programs. Our successful return to learning was made possible by our incredible staff, comprised of more than 21,000 employees.

"It was wonderful having the opportunity to visit so many schools across the county throughout the first week of school. I'd like to thank every member of Team BCPS for their dedication, enthusiasm, and positive energy as we begin this new year," said Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams.

Photos from the first week of school are available on the BCPS Flickr page. Our "Welcome Back" video and full-length First Day of School video are available for viewing on Vimeo.

FEATURED VIDEO:

First Day Sights & Sounds

Wholesome hellos, joyful chatter, and active minds! These are the sights & sounds of the first day of school in BCPS!

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...

• Systemwide Compliance Training for Staff

Compliance training for the 2022-2023 school year has been released through Safe Schools. Mandatory compliance training for all employees consists of four hours' worth of training. Staff must complete all training prior to October 31, 2022. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

• 2022-2023 Aspire BCPS

The Department of Employee Training and Development is seeking participants for the ASPIRE BCPS program for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

• We're Hiring - Spread the Word

Applications are available now for a variety of positions at bcps.org/jobs. Information about September 2022 recruitment events will be shared soon in a BCPS press release and on social media.

BCPS WEBSITE REDESIGN

BCPS is in the process of redesigning its website! The first phase of the redesign will include the BCPS homepage and the landing pages for the main menu content. We anticipate completing the first phase by mid-September. The next phase of the website redesign, which will include division and office pages, will be completed by December 2022. The final phases of the project, including all school sites and a mobile application, will be completed by late summer/early fall of 2023. When completed, the new BCPS website, office pages and school websites will be easier to navigate and will provide Team BCPS with timely, important information and up-to-date information about our school system and schools! Check out our new homepage at bcps.org.

NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION

On August 17, more than 750 first year Team BCPS educators gathered at Perry Hall High School for New Teacher Orientation. Welcome to Team BCPS! Photos from the event are available in a BCPS Flickr album.

ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPERVISORY MEETING

On Friday, August 19, BCPS administrators and central office leaders gathered at Carver Center for the Superintendent's Annual Administrative & Supervisory Meeting. Photos from the event are available in a BCPS Flickr album.

EARLY ENTRY DAY FOR GRADE 6 AND 9 STUDENTS

On Thursday, August 25, rising Grade 6 and 9 students from around the county visited their new schools for the first time. Photos from Dundalk High and Loch Raven Academy are available in a BCPS Flickr album.

BCPS IN THE NEWS

Western Tech's Mark Reedy Named Maryland Coach of the Year

Learn more in a news release.

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Raising the bar, Closing Gaps, Preparing for our future

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dept. of Communications/Community Outreach

443.809.5908 | [email protected]