Monday, January 8, 2024

Watch BCPS Superintendent Rogers present her Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget request and vision for BCPS

Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) will detail her budget priorities and vision for BCPS during a multimedia address to members of the Board of Education, county leaders, and Team BCPS. The presentation, at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 8, will be broadcast live on the BCPS-TV YouTube channel and will be available for later viewing on the channel.  

Team BCPS Day is this Thursday, January 11

Let's make it bluer than ever!

This Thursday, January 11, is Team BCPS Day, an annual celebration of BCPS schools, students, teachers, staff, volunteers, and supporters.

All community members are encouraged to wear blue and post photos on social media using the hashtag #BCPSblue. Prizes will be awarded for the best photos.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

January episode of "The CTE Show" highlights automotive program at Western Tech

The January episode of BCPS-TV's "The CTE Show" highlights the automotive service program at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science and apprenticeship opportunities for students to work in the BCPS Department of Transportation. The magnet automotive service program is also offered at Milford Mill Academy and Sollers Point Technical High School.

New podcast episode: "Mental Health - Let's Talk About It! A podcast by students for students."

The latest episode of the Parent University podcast was produced by students for students. The BCPS high school students who participate in the Outstanding Young Women’s Leadership Program (OYWL) at Towson University complete group projects to benefit their schools and communities. As their project, some OYWL students created a podcast to raise student awareness about mental health symptoms and warning signs. The podcast also includes personal stories, discussions on coping strategies, and information about available resources in our area and BCPS schools.

Faculty, staff, and retirees invited to submit artwork for BCPS Makes Art! exhibition

The BCPS Makes Art! exhibition gives employees of the school system an opportunity and space to display their unique art skills. The art submission form for BCPS Makes Art! is open through Friday, January 12, for all BCPS faculty and staff, including retirees. Further details are provided in the art submission form. 

This year, the BCPS Makes Art! exhibition and reception will be held at the Towson University StarTUp (307 Washington Avenue, Towson 21204). All artwork submitted will be included in the BCPS Makes Art! virtual exhibition. Only selected artwork will be displayed at the Towson University StarTUp. Space is limited, and there will be a random selection process. The art office will notify staff members of selected artworks.

"Goosebumps" painting by Kerry Bonser, additional assistant, RIdge Ruxton School, from the 2023 "BCPS Makes Art!" faculty and staff exhibition

Be on the lookout for emergency updates in case of inclement weather

This winter, be prepared for emergency updates from BCPS. More information about closings, delays, cancellations, and postponements is available in the BCPS Inclement Weather FAQ.

This week, attend an information session on federal student aid for college

BCPS is partnering with the Community College of Baltimore County to offer four opportunities for families to receive information and support about completing the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

Please RSVP online.

The sessions, all from 6-8 p.m., are scheduled for:

Looking for more ideas and information? Please sign up for the Parent University newsletter! It is designed specifically for parents and caregivers and offers ideas, information, resources, and opportunities.

"Robot Walks the Dog" by Grecia Isabel Vasquez-Velasquez, Grade 5, Pleasant Plains Elementary School. Work featured in The 2023 Winter Art Exhibition at THE AVENUE at White Marsh.

To see more artwork by BCPS students, teachers, and other members of the BCPS community, please visit the Office of Visual Arts gallery webpage.

mission moment

from The Education Foundation of BCPS

Scholarships from The Education Foundation of BCPS coming soon!

The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., works with generous philanthropic donors to provide scholarships to BCPS students who plan on pursuing post-secondary education. Scholarships are provided through The Education Foundation Scholarship Program and The Education Foundation Private Scholarship Program via Naviance, accessible to BCPS students.

Last school year, the foundation was proud to award 129 scholarships totaling nearly $40,000 to graduating seniors. As community partnerships grow, new scholarships are added to the list of offerings.

A new Mission Moment blog post lists the scholarships currently offered by the foundation as well as information about how students can apply and how interested community members can support the scholarship programs.

A word from Dr. Rogers (Yarbrough)

January 8, 2024

Dear Reader:

This morning, I will present to Team BCPS my Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget proposal as well as my vision for Baltimore County Public Schools. I hope that you can watch the presentation on YouTube. It will be broadcast live at 9 a.m. today (Monday, January 8) and also will be available for later viewing.

My deepest appreciation to the many BCPS staff and community members whose input helped me create the draft proposal.

Opportunities for involvement in the process will continue at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, when the Board of Education of Baltimore County holds a public hearing on the budget proposal. The public hearing will be held virtually through a Microsoft Teams live event.

You can learn more about the operating budget and the operating budget schedule online. We want the community to understand where our funding comes from, how it is spent, and how we ensure we are meeting the needs of every BCPS student.

In partnership,

Myriam Rogers, Ed.D.

Superintendent

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, BCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15.

Upcoming advisory group and boundary study meetings

All are welcome to attend

The Superintendent's FY 2025 Budget Proposal presentation

Monday, January 8, at 9 a.m.

George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd., Towson 21204. The presentation will be live-streamed on the BCPS YouTube channel.

Northwest Area Education Advisory Council meeting

Monday, January 8, at 6 p.m.

Meeting details

Topic: “A Community Partner Panel for Bilingual Families”

Southwest Area Education Advisory Council meeting

Monday, January 8, at 7 p.m.

Meeting details

Topic: "Advanced Placement vs. Honors, SAT vs. CAT, Sports vs. Clubs"

Central Area Education Advisory Committee meeting

Wednesday, January 17, at 7 p.m.

Meeting details

Topic: “Facilities Planning, MYIPAS (Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools), and other issues regarding repairing and updating our schools”