Baltimore County Public Schools

🎉 Meet Renee O'Connell, Team BCPS Middle School Teacher of the Year and 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year finalist! ✨ Tune in on Wednesday, April 29, at 4:45 p.m. for our livestreamed Champions for Children awards gala! Learn More ➡ ow.ly/lEPo50YvQU9

🏀 Franklin Middle music teacher Matthew Elliott has served as the school's boys basketball coach for 11 years, but this year's season was truly memorable. Hear from Coach Elliott and three student athletes in a new blog post about their perfect season. teambcps.exposure.co/a-slam-dunk-se…

✏️ In a new blog post, learn how Nottingham Middle students in Ruth Akers' health science class designed an adaptive pencil for a classmate through Purdue University's EPICS program! teambcps.exposure.co/nottingham-mid…

🧠 Over the past three years, BCPS has significantly expanded direct access to student mental health services and invested more than $15 million in targeted resources to meet the needs of 108,000 students.

🎉 Meet Alison Benkovic, Team BCPS Elementary School Teacher of the Year and 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year finalist! ✨ Tune in on Wednesday, April 29, at 4:45 p.m. for our livestreamed Champions for Children awards gala! Learn More ➡ ow.ly/LvTw50YvQUa

The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission is seeking candidates for two vacancies: an at-large seat and its District 1 seat. The Commission will convene on Monday, March 23. News Release ➡️ cdnsm5-ss3.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Serv… Livestream ➡️ youtube.com/live/0Qlimfmt1…

👋 Hey, Team BCPS staff! @foundationbcps is pleased to announce that American Design Associates has expanded its Alternative Learning Space Grant. Interested parties have until Friday, May 1, at 5 p.m. to apply. teambcps.exposure.co/mission-moment…

☀️ BCPS, in partnership with Ray Lewis and the Ray of Hope Foundation, Possibilities for Change, J&B Medical, and the Stephen and Renee Biscotti Foundation, today announced the launch of the Rising Together Schoolwide Mental Health Screening Program. ➡️ ow.ly/NPYm50Yw1qN

CALENDAR REMINDER: Schools will be closed for students on Friday, March 20. Learn more at bcps.org/calendars

📺 Watch live at 11:30 a.m. as Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers and NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis announce the launch of the Possibilities for Change (P4C) Mental Health Screening Program in 15 BCPS pilot schools. youtube.com/live/ve-gd3LlW…

BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers and NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis will hold a joint press conference tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. to announce the launch of the Possibilities for Change (P4C) Mental Health Screening Program in 15 BCPS pilot schools. youtube.com/live/ve-gd3LlW…

💜 Pikesville High School recently hosted its Black History Month Poetry & Arts Celebration, and @bcpstv was on the scene to capture the magic! Well done, Panthers! Watch the full presentation at vimeo.com/1173053355

📣 TOMORROW!

🎓 Seniors, check your BCPS email for an important message from CCBC Direct Admit about your acceptance to @CCBCMD — a mostly free opportunity for graduating seniors. If you need help accessing your email, see your School Counselor right away.

Severe storms are expected to impact #BaltCo tomorrow afternoon/evening, bringing about the possibility of tornados. Please monitor weather conditions, and know where to properly shelter. For severe weather alerts, sign-up for #BaltCoAlert: baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/em…

📰 In this week's Team BCPS e-Newsletter: Announcing the finalists for BCPS Teacher, Principal, and Assistant Principal of the Year, registration still open for BCPS dance and music summer programs, and much more! Subscribe at bcps.org/e_newsletter conta.cc/4upAx5u

Members of the public are welcome to attend the open session of the Nominating Commission's Public Information Session on March 18. The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube and BCPS-TV. Livestream ➡️ youtube.com/live/DhVHr1jWu… News Release ➡️ ow.ly/B5an50YquO2

Afternoon prekindergarten classes and all afterschool and evening activities are canceled. Families are encouraged to monitor the weather and take precautions as the storm system moves through the region.

Weather forecasts are calling for a dangerous storm system that will impact our region tomorrow afternoon. These severe storms may include significant wind and potential tornado risk that could impact travel and student safety.

WEATHER ALERT: All BCPS schools and offices will close three hours early tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026.