News from Baltimore County Public Schools, Maryland

TOWSON, MD. – To honor its extraordinary Class of 2020 during these extraordinary times, Baltimore County Public Schools is pleased to share the schedule for upcoming upcoming virtual high school graduations. Additional information about how to view the ceremonies and how graduating seniors will receive their caps and gowns will be forthcoming from school principals. Wednesday, June 10 Ridge Ruxton School - 10 a.m. Maiden Choice School - 12 p.m. Post-Secondary Functional Academic Learning Support (PSFALS) Program - 2 p.m. Battle Monument School - 4 p.m.Thursday, June 11 Eastern Technical High School - 10 a.m. Dulaney High School - 12 p.m. Western School of Technology - 2 p.m. George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology - 4 p.m.Friday, June 12 Pikesville High School - 10 a.m. Towson High School - 12 p.m. Loch Raven High School - 2 p.m. Hereford High School - 4 p.m.Monday, June 15 Milford Mill Academy - 10 a.m. Franklin High School - 12 p.m. Perry Hall High School - 2 p.m. Owings Mills High School - 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 Sparrows Point High School - 10 a.m. New Town High School - 12 p.m. Chesapeake High School - 2 p.m. Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts - 4 p.m.Wednesday, June 17 Parkville High School - 10 a.m. Randallstown High School - 12 p.m. Overlea High School - 2 p.m. Woodlawn High School - 4 p.m.Thursday, June 18 Lansdowne High School - 10 a.m. Catonsville High School - 12 p.m. Dundalk High School - 2 p.m.

TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools teachers have produced additional instructional content to air Wednesday, May 13, through Tuesday, May 19. The programming can be viewed on BCPS-TV (Channel 73 on Comcast Xfinity and Channel 34 on Verizon FiOS 34) in Baltimore County and on the BCPS-TV YouTube channel. Weekly schedules are posted online. This week’s schedule follows. (Please note that ELA stands for English language arts, ESOL for English for speakers of other languages, GT for gifted and talented, and SEL for social emotional learning.)Wednesday, May 13 8 a.m. Kindergarten Math Episode 5 8:30 a.m. Grade 1 Math Episode 5 9 a.m. Grade 2 Math Episode 5 9:30 a.m. Grade 3 Math Episode 5 10 a.m. Grade 4 Math Episode 5 10:30 a.m. Grade 5 Math Episode 5 11 a.m. Grade 5 Advanced Math Episode 4 11:30 a.m. Mathematics 6 Episode 4 12 p.m. PreAlgebra Episode 4 12:30 p.m. Mathematics 8 Episode 5 1 p.m. Algebra I Episode 5 1:30 p.m. Kindergarten Bridges Math Episode 4 2 p.m. Grade 1 Bridges Math Episode 4 2:30 p.m. Grade 2 Bridges Math Episode 4 3 p.m. Grade 3 Bridges Math Episode 4 3:30 p.m. Grade 4 Bridges Math Episode 4 4 p.m. Grade 5 Bridges Math Episode 4 4:30 p.m. Elementary Library Media Episode 8 5 p.m. Visual Arts K-5 Episode 3 5:30 p.m. Passport Grade 4 Episode 1 6 p.m. Passport Grade 5 Episode 1 6:30 p.m. French 1 Episode 1 7 p.m. Spanish 2 Episode 2 7:30 p.m. Mathematics 6 Episode 4 8 p.m. PreAlgebra Episode 4 8:30 p.m. Mathematics 8 Episode 5 9 p.m. Algebra I Episode 5 Thursday, May 7 8 a.m. PreKindergarten Episode 5 8:30 a.m. Kindergarten ELA Episode 5 9 a.m. Grade 1 ELA Episode 5 9:30 a.m. Grade 2 ELA Episode 5 10 a.m. Grade 3 ELA Episode 5 10:30 a.m. Grade 4 ELA Episode 5 11 a.m. Grade 5 ELA Episode 5 11:30 a.m. Elementary Library Media Episode 4 12 p.m. Reading System 44 (Grades 6-10) Episode 9 12:30 p.m. Reading Comprehension (Grades 6-10) Episode 3 1 p.m. Reading (Grades 6-10) Just Words Episode 3 1:30 p.m. Grade 6/6GT ELA Episode 3 2 p.m. Grade 7/7GT ELA Episode 3 2:30 p.m. Grade 8/8GT ELA Episode 3 3 p.m. Grade 9/9GT ELA Episode 3 3:30 p.m. Grade 10/10GT ELA Episode 3 4 p.m. Grade 11/12 ELA Episode 3 4:30 p.m. Elementary ESOL Newcomer Episode 5 5 p.m. Secondary ESOL Newcomer Episode 6 5:30 p.m. PreKindergarten Episode 5 6 p.m. Kindergarten ELA Episode 5 6:30 p.m. Grade 1 ELA Episode 5 7 p.m. Grade 2 ELA Episode 5 7:30 p.m. Grade 3 ELA Episode 5 8 p.m. Grade 4 ELA Episode 5 8:30 p.m. Grade 5 ELA Episode 5 Friday, May 8 8 a.m. PreKindergarten Episode 6 8:30 a.m. Kindergarten Social Studies Episode 3 9 a.m. Grade 1 Social Studies Episode 3 9:30 a.m. Grade 2 Science Episode 3 10 a.m. Grade 3 Science Episode 3 10:30 a.m. Junior Astronomer Episode 2 11:30 a.m. Passport Grade 4 Episode 1 12 p.m. Passport Grade 5 Episode 1 12:30 p.m. Reading (System 44) Grades 6-10 Episode 10 1 p.m. Elementary Library Media Episode 9 1:30 p.m. Kindergarten-Grade 2 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 2 2 p.m. Grade 3-Grade 5 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 2 2:30 p.m. Grades K-2 Social Studies Census Episode 1 3 p.m. Grades 3-5 Social Studies Census Episode 1 3:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 Social Studies Census Episode 1 4 p.m. Prekindergarten Episode 6 4:30 p.m. Kindergarten Social Studies Episode 3 5 p.m. Grade 1 Social Studies Episode 3 5:30 p.m. Grade 2 Science Episode 3 6 p.m. Grade 3 Science Episode 3 6:30 p.m. Junior Astronomer Episode 2 7:30 p.m. Passport Grade 4 Episode 1 8 p.m. Passport Grade 5 Episode 1Monday, May 11 8 a.m. Kindergarten Math Episode 5 8:30 a.m. Grade 1 Math Episode 5 9 a.m. Grade 2 Math Episode 5 9:30 a.m. Grade 3 Math Episode 5 10 a.m. Grade 4 Math Episode 5 10:30 a.m. Grade 5 Math Episode 5 11 a.m. Grade 5 Advanced Math Episode 4 11:30 a.m. Mathematics 6 Episode 4 12 p.m. PreAlgebra Episode 4 12:30 p.m. Mathematics 8 Episode 5 1 p.m. Algebra I Episode 5 1:30 p.m. Kindergarten Bridges Math Episode 4 2 p.m. Grade 1 Bridges Math Episode 4 2:30 p.m. Grade 2 Bridges Math Episode 4 3 p.m. Grade 3 Bridges Math Episode 4 3:30 p.m. Grade 4 Bridges Math Episode 4 4 p.m. Grade 5 Bridges Math Episode 4 4:30 p.m. Grades K-2 Social Studies Census Episode 1 5 p.m. Grades 3-5 Social Studies Census Episode 1 5:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 Social Studies Census Episode 1 6 p.m. Reading (System 44) Grades 6-10 Episode 9 6:30 p.m. Reading Comprehension Grades 6-10 Episode 3 7 p.m. Reading Grades 6-10 Just Words Episode 3 7:30 p.m. Grade 6/6GT ELA Episode 3 8 p.m. Grade 7/7GT ELA Episode 3 8:30 p.m. Grade 8/8GT ELA Episode 3 9 p.m. Grade 9/9GT ELA Episode 3 9:30 p.m. Grade 10/10GT ELA Episode 3 10 p.m. Grade 11/12 ELA Episode 3 Tuesday, May 12 8 a.m. Kindergarten-Grade 2 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 2 8:30 a.m. Grade 3-Grade 5 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 2 9 a.m. French 1 Episode 1 9:30 a.m. Spanish 2 Episode 2 10 a.m. Passport Grade 4 Episode 2 10:30 a.m. Passport Grade 5 Episode 2 11 a.m. PreKindergarten Episode 6 11:30 a.m. Kindergarten Social Studies Episode 3 12 p.m. Grade 1 Social Studies Episode 3 12:30 p.m. Grade 2 Science Episode 3 1 p.m. Grade 3 Science Episode 3 1:30 p.m. Junior Astronomer Episode 2 2 p.m. Elementary Library Media Episode 9 2:30 p.m. Passport Grade 4 Episode 2 3 p.m. Passport Grade 5 Episode 2 3:30 p.m. Reading (System 44) Grades 6-10 Episode 10 4:30 p.m. PreKindergarten Episode 5 5 p.m. Kindergarten ELA Episode 5 5:30 p.m. Grade 1 ELA Episode 5 6 p.m. Grade 2 ELA Episode 5 6:30 p.m. Grade 3 ELA Episode 5 7 p.m. Grade 4 ELA Episode 5 7:30 p.m. Grade 5 ELA Episode 5 8 p.m. Visual Arts K-5 Episode 3

Towson, MD – Out of an abundance of caution and in adherence with the state’s executive orders, The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools is cancelling the 2020 State of the Schools event. It was originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at Towson University’s SECU Arena, and there were plans to reschedule it. The decision to cancel was made in accordance with the “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery Plan,” BCPS, and Towson University, and to protect the health of the BCPS community and the hundreds of guests who planned to attend. State of the Schools is an annual celebration that showcases the excellence of BCPS through featured student presentations and performances, and an address from BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. The 2021 State of the Schools event will be held at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. For additional information, visit The Education Foundation of BCPS website or call 443-809-8962.

TOWSON, MD. – Two Baltimore County Public Schools students were named among the second group of winners in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Victoria S. Jin of Dulaney High School and Mary E. Kumcheva of Eastern Technical High School are among the 2,500 distinguished high school seniors who have won $2,500 National Merit Scholarship awards financed by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. Jin plans to pursue a career in education, and Kumcheva foresees a career in chemical engineering. National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors. These scholars were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the finalists and their high schools: the academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®); contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official. Corporations and company foundations that sponsor awards through NMSC also help to underwrite these scholarships with grants they provide in lieu of paying administrative fees. Scholars may use their awards at any regionally-accredited U.S. college or university. Today’s release is the second announcement of winners in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. On April 22, more than 1,000 recipients of corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards were named, and on June 3 and July 13, some 4,100 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners will be announced. By the conclusion of this year’s competition, about 7,600 academic champions will have won National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million. More than 1.5 million juniors in approximately 21,000 high schools entered the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program when they took the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. In September 2019, some 16,000 semifinalists were designated on a state representational basis in numbers proportional to each state’s percentage of the national total of graduating high school seniors. Semifinalists were the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represented less than 1 percent of the nation’s seniors. To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, semifinalists had to fulfill requirements to advance to finalist standing. Each semifinalist was asked to complete a detailed scholarship application, which included writing an essay and providing information about extracurricular activities, awards, and leadership positions. Semifinalists also had to have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, and earn SAT® or ACT® scores that confirmed their qualifying test performance. From the semifinalist group, some 15,000 met finalist requirements. By the conclusion of this year’s competition, about 7,600 academic champions will have won National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million.

TOWSON, MD. – The Melvin Park Apartments in Catonsville been added to the list of distribution locations for the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Mobile Meal Program, effective Monday, May 18. At all sites, Baltimore County Public Schools students will receive a breakfast, lunch, and snack on Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday, students will receive two breakfasts, two lunches, and two snacks for Thursday and Friday. Meals are no longer distributed on Friday. Meals will be distributed from the following 68 locations. While students are encouraged to be present when picking up meals, accommodations will be made for students who are unable to be present. Please note the specific distribution times for each location:

Arbutus Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Battle Grove Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bear Creek Elementary School, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Berkshire Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Carney Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Carriage Hill Apartments, 3456 Carriage Hill Cr., 21133, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Chadwick Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Chesapeake High School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Church Lane Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cove Village Apartments, 2 Driftwood Ct., 21221, in front of rental office, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Deep Creek Middle School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Deer Park Middle School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Drumcastle Apartments, 6306 Holly Ln., 21212, in front of leasing office, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Dulaney High School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dumbarton Middle School, from 12:10 – 1 p.m.
Dundalk Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dundalk High School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dunfield Apartments, 55 Insley Way, 21236, in front of leasing office, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Elmwood Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Featherbed Lane Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fontana Village Community Center, 20 Serpens Ct., 21237, from 12:10 – 1 p.m.
Garrison Forest Apartments, at the corner of Beaver Head and Tahoe Circle, 21117, from 12:10 – 1 p.m.
General John Stricker Middle School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Glyndon Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Grange Elementary School, from 12:10 – 1 p.m.
Halstead Academy, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hawthorne Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hereford High School, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Holabird East Apartments, 1705 Holaview Rd., 21222, from 12:10 – 1 p.m.
Johnnycake Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kings Point Shopping Center, 9922 Liberty Rd., 21133, in front of Kiddie Koach, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lansdowne High School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Logan Elementary School, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Martin Boulevard Elementary School, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Melvin Park Apartments, 351 Suter Rd., 21228, from 11 – 11:50 a.m. (new location as of Monday, May 18)
Middle River Middle School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Milbrook Elementary School, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
New Town High School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Norwood Elementary School, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Oakleigh ElementarySchool, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Owings Mills Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Padonia International Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Parkville High School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Patapsco High School, from 12:10 – 1 p.m.
Pine Grove ElementarySchool, from 12:10 – 1 p.m.
Pleasant Plains Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Riverview Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Rosedale Library, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saddle Brooke Apartments, 307 Foxfire Pl., 21030, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sandy Plains Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Scotts Branch Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Seneca Elementary School, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Sollers Point Multipurpose Center, 323 Sollers Point Rd., 21222, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sparrows Point High School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7834 Eastern Ave., 21224, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stemmers Run Middle School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sussex Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wellwood International School, from 12:10 – 1 p.m.
Westchester Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Westland Gardens Apartments, 4700 Gateway Terrace, 21227, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Westowne Elementary School, from 11 – 11:50 a.m.
Whispering Woods Complex, 37 Alberge Ln., 21220, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Winfield Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Woodbridge Elementary, from 12:10 – 1 p.m.
Woodlawn Middle School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Woodmoor Elementary School, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Woodmoor Shopping Center, 7003 Liberty Rd., 21207 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

BCPS sites have also been added to the map feature at mdsummermeals.org, which includes all state meal sites.

TOWSON, MD. – Eight BCPS administrators have earned a prestigious Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) designation, joining three other BCPS educators who were recognized last year by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). Earning the honor this year were: Jodi Obenstine, director of Technology Support Services; Dave Stovenour, director of Innovation and Digital Safety; Jim Holden, manager of Network Support Services; Tina Nelson, coordinator of Educational Options Programs; Jim Fazzino, supervisor of eLearning; Michael Fort, supervisor of Innovative Teaching and Learning; Tara McNulty, supervisor of Applications Operations and Implementation; and Michele Wagner, supervisor of Solutions Development/System Management. “It is a measure of the high level of talent and professionalism that BCPS can today honor these eight leaders who have become CETL-certified this year,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Congratulations to each of these dedicated members of our team for this recognition and for their commitment to their work and to the students of Baltimore County.” In 2019, three BCPS administrators - James Corns, executive director of Information Technology, Ryan Imbriale, executive director of Innovative Learning, and Jeanne Imbriale, director of Enterprise Applications – earned the CETL designation To become certified, candidates must have demonstrated experience in the education technology field and pass a comprehensive two-part examination based on the 10 skill areas in CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO. Once the CETL certification is earned, the ed tech professional must complete 60 hours of professional development activities every three years to maintain the designation. "Earning the Certified Education Technology Leader certification demonstrates a commitment to bringing 21st century learning to our nation’s schools," said Keith Krueger, CAE, chief executive officer of CoSN. “Because of the CETL recertification requirements, certified leaders pledge to stay current in this ever-changing field of education technology." Founded in 1992, CoSN is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders and its mission is to empower educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community, and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders.

TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools teachers have produced additional instructional content to air Wednesday, May 20, through Tuesday, May 26. The programming can be viewed on BCPS-TV (Channel 73 on Comcast Xfinity and Channel 34 on Verizon FiOS 34) in Baltimore County and on the BCPS-TV YouTube channel. Weekly schedules are posted online. This week’s schedule follows. (Please note: ELA stands for English language arts, ESOL for English for Speakers of Other Languages, GT for gifted and talented, and SEL for social-emotional learning.)Wednesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 20 8 a.m. Kindergarten Math Episode 6 8:30 a.m. Grade 1 Math Episode 6 9 a.m. Grade 2 Math Episode 6 9:30 a.m. Grade 3 Math Episode 6 10 a.m. Grade 4 Math Episode 6 10:30 a.m. Grade 5 Math Episode 6 11 a.m. Grade 5 Advanced Math Episode 5 11:30 a.m. Mathematics 6 Episode 5 12 p.m. PreAlgebra Episode 5 12:30 p.m. Mathematics 8 Episode 6 1 p.m. Algebra I Episode 6 1:30 p.m. Kindergarten Bridges Math Episode 5 2 p.m. Grade 1 Bridges Math Episode 5 2:30 p.m. Grade 2 Bridges Math Episode 5 3 p.m. Grade 3 Bridges Math Episode 5 3:30 p.m. Grade 4 Bridges Math Episode 5 4 p.m. Grade 5 Bridges Math Episode 5 4:30 p.m. Elementary Library Media Episode 10 5 p.m. Visual Arts Grades K-5 Episode 4 5:30 p.m. Grade 2 Math Episode 6 6 p.m. Grade 3 Math Episode 6 6:30 p.m. Grade 4 Math Episode 6 7 p.m. Grade 5 Math Episode 6 7:30 p.m. Mathematics 6 Episode 5 8 p.m. PreAlgebra Episode 5 8:30 p.m. Mathematics 8 Episode 6 9 p.m. Algebra I Episode 6 Thursday, May 21 8 a.m. PreKindergarten Episode 7 8:30 a.m. Kindergarten ELA Episode 6 9 a.m. Grade 1 ELA Episode 6 9:30 a.m. Grade 2 ELA Episode 6 10 a.m. Grade 3 ELA Episode 6 10:30 a.m. Grade 4 ELA Episode 6 11 a.m. Grade 5 ELA Episode 6 11:30 a.m. Elementary ESOL Newcomer Episode 6 12 p.m. Reading System 44 (Grades 6-10) Episode 11 12:30 p.m. Reading Comprehension (Grades 6-10) Episode 4 1 p.m. Reading (Grades 6-10) Just Words Episode 4 1:30 p.m. Grade 6/6GT ELA Episode 4 2 p.m. Grade 7/7GT ELA Episode 4 2:30 p.m. Grade 8/8GT ELA Episode 4 3 p.m. Grade 9/9GT ELA Episode 4 3:30 p.m. Grade 10/10GT ELA Episode 4 4 p.m. Grade 11/12 ELA Episode 4 4:30 p.m. Secondary ESOL Newcomer Episode 6 5 p.m. PreKindergarten Episode 7 5:30 p.m. Kindergarten ELA Episode 6 6 p.m. Grade 1 ELA Episode 6 6:30 p.m. Grade 2 ELA Episode 6 7 p.m. Grade 3 ELA Episode 6 7:30 p.m. Grade 4 ELA Episode 6 8 p.m. Grade 5 ELA Episode 6 8:30 p.m. Elementary ESOL Newcomer Episode 6 Friday, May 22 8 a.m. PreKindergarten Episode 8 8:30 a.m. Grades K-2 Physical Education Episode 1 9 a.m. Kindergarten Science Episode 1 9:30 a.m. Grade 1 Science Episode 1 10 a.m. Elementary Science-Victory Gardens 10:30 a.m. Earth Systems Outdoor Lab 11 a.m. Passport Grade 4 Episode 2 11:30 a.m. Passport Grade 5 Episode 2 12 p.m. Grade 4 Social Studies – Episode 1 12:30 p.m. Grade 5 Social Studies – Episode 1 1 p.m. Grades K- 2 Social Studies Census Episode 1 1:30 p.m. Grades 3-5 Social Studies Census Episode 1 2 p.m. Grades 6-12 Social Studies Census Episode 1 2:30 p.m. Grades K-2 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 3 3 p.m. Grades 3- 5 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 3 3:30 p.m. Reading System 44 (Grades 6-10) Episode 12 4 p.m. Grade 6/6GT ELA Episode 4 4:30 p.m. Grade 7/7GT ELA Episode 4 5 p.m. Grade 8/8GT ELA Episode 4 5:30 p.m. Grade 9/9GT ELA Episode 4 6 p.m. Grade 10/10GT ELA Episode 4 6:30 p.m. Grade 11/12 ELA Episode 4 7 p.m. French 1 Episode 2 Monday, May 25 8 a.m. Kindergarten Math Episode 6 8:30 a.m. Grade 1 Math Episode 6 9 a.m. Grade 2 Math Episode 6 9:30 a.m. Grade 3 Math Episode 6 10 a.m. Grade 4 Math Episode 6 10:30 a.m. Grade 5 Math Episode 6 11 a.m. Grade 5 Advanced Math Episode 5 11:30 a.m. Mathematics 6 Episode 5 12 p.m. Pre-Algebra Episode 5 12:30 p.m. Mathematics 8 Episode 6 1 p.m. Algebra I Episode 6 1:30 p.m. Kindergarten Bridges Math Episode 5 2 p.m. Grade 1 Bridges Math Episode 5 2:30 p.m. Grade 2 Bridges Math Episode 5 3 p.m. Grade 3 Bridges Math Episode 5 3:30 p.m. Grade 4 Bridges Math Episode 5 4 p.m. Grade 5 Bridges Math Episode 5 4:30 p.m. K-2 Social Studies Census Episode 1 5 p.m. 3-5 Social Studies Census Episode 1 5:30 p.m. Grades 6-12 Social Studies Census Episode 1 6 p.m. Reading System 44 (Grades 6-10) Episode 11 6:30 p.m. Reading Comprehension (Grades 6-10) Episode 4 7 p.m. Reading (Grades 6-10) Just Words Episode 4 7:30 p.m. Elementary Library Media Episode 10 Tuesday, May 26 8 a.m. PreKindergarten Episode 8 8:30 a.m. Kindergarten-Grade 2 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 3 9 a.m. Grade 3-Grade 5 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 3 9:30 a.m. Kindergarten Science Episode 1 10 a.m. Grade 1 Science Episode 1 10:30 a.m. Elementary Science-Victory Gardens 11 a.m. Visual Arts Grades K-5 Episode 4 11:30 a.m. Kindergarten ELA Episode 6 12 p.m. Grade 1 ELA Episode 6 12:30 p.m. Grade 2 ELA Episode 6 1 p.m. Grade 3 ELA Episode 6 1:30 p.m. Grade 4 ELA Episode 6 2 p.m. Grade 5 ELA Episode 6 2:30 p.m. Passport Grade 4 Episode 2 3 p.m. Passport Grade 5 Episode 2 3:30 p.m. Reading (System 44) Grades 6-10 Episode 12 4 p.m. Earth Systems Outdoor Lab 4:30 p.m. Grade 4 Social Studies – Episode 1 5 p.m. Grade 5 Social Studies – Episode 1 5:30 p.m. French 1 Episode 2 6:30 p.m. Grades K-2 Physical Education Episode 1

TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have earned all three of this year’s one-time scholarship grants from the Engineering Society of Baltimore Education Foundation (ESB-EF).

Rakrish Dhakal, Towson High School, is the recipient of the $2,000 Larry Lewis Memorial Scholarship. He will pursue a degree in computer engineering or computer science at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Emma Evans-Nolet, Parkville High School, is the recipient of the $2,000 ESB Board of Trustees Scholarship. She plans to major in electrical engineering at Duke University or the University of Maryland, College Park.

Amir Moon, Eastern Technical High School, is the recipient of the $3,000 James Posey Associates Centennial Scholarship. He is headed to the University of Maryland, College Park, to study mechanical engineering.

The goal of ESB-EF is to provide financial support to talented Baltimore metropolitan area high school students interested in becoming engineers. Each year, the program awards low-interest loans and three one-time scholarship grants. Eligible students must reside in Baltimore City or Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, or Howard counties.

TOWSON, MD. – Bridget Moore, an English language arts teacher at Golden Ring Middle School, was selected from among 1,800 international applicants to receive one of 20 grants from the Sustainable Arts Foundation. The $5,000 grants are designed to benefit artists and writers who are parents. Moore plans to use her grant to develop online lessons about children’s literature. The lessons will focus on children’s literature that reflects diverse backgrounds and often is not taught in schools or in homeschooling curriculum. Moore, a Baltimore City resident who has been a Baltimore County teacher for two years, received the grant partially based on an excerpt from her upcoming young adult novel. The book, “Dr. Marvellus Djinn’s Odd Scholars,” will be published this fall by MVmedia, LLC. Although Moore has had numerous short stories and poetry published, this will be her first published novel. The novel is an historical fantasy that Moore has described as “’Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’meets‘Dungeons and Dragons’ meets‘Kindred.’” The story is based, in part, on her research about African American amusement parks and magicians in the 1920s. Moore, who refers to her Golden Ring Middle students as “amazing,” said that five of them served as beta (or test) readers during the novel’s development and offered her valuable feedback. Originally from New Jersey, Moore earned a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Rutgers University and is pursuing a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction at McDaniel College. A teacher for 11 years, Moore worked for Baltimore City and Prince George’s County school systems before joining BCPS.

What:Eastern Technical High School’s annual Women in STEM gathering has gone virtual for 2020 and is open to all BCPS high school students – female and male – interested in STEM-related careers. During the event, students will connect with science, technology, engineering, and math professionals and have opportunities to ask them questions and learn more about potential majors and career options. Students interested in participating need to register online.When:Friday, May 22, at 7 p.m.Where: The link for the event will be posted on the day of the event. Registered students must log in to Google Meet using their BCPS accounts.Background: Special guests for this year’s event include Lindsay Michocki, Ph.D., and Hana Harwood. Michocki recently completed her doctorate in physical chemistry at the University of Michigan. Her research there involved using ultrafast infrared lasers to create “molecular movies” of molecules in solution, working toward the goal of being able to observe chemical reactions in real time. Her father, Thomas Michocki, is the science department chair at Eastern Tech. Harwood, a 2019 graduate of Eastern Tech, is a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy where she is studying aerospace engineering. She says she was excited to be accepted as an intern at NASA Goddard and hopes to become an F/A-18 pilot.

Towson, MD – Logan Welsh of Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts has earned the prestigious 2020 Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship, valued at $40,000 over four academic years. Mike Reid of Owings Mills High School and Korianna Skinner of Parkville High School each earned $5,000 scholarships through McCormick’s Unsung Heroes program to honor Baltimore area student-athletes. The McCormick Unsung Heroes program honors deserving student-athletes across all sports. A total of 114 high school seniors from 69 Baltimore area public, private, parochial, and independent schools were nominated this year, including 47 students from 24 Baltimore County public high schools. Welsh was one of two honorees to receive the 2020 Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship, valued at $40,000. Reid and Skinner received both $5,000 scholarships awarded this year. The complete list of nominated students from BCPS follows: Catonsville High School – Lily Mellendick and Evan Rogers

Chesapeake High School – Narcis Eustacia and Lance Haley Dulaney High School – Emma Chandler and Owen Campbell Dundalk High School – Alyson Marshall and Joseph Delveccieo Eastern Technical High School – Paris Morton and Matthew Haines Franklin High School – Kate Lorber and Max Holzman George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Tech. – Sierra Raspa and Rahzel Khalif Hereford High School – Zoa Nicholson and John Wickiser Kenwood High School – Jada Malone and Austin Boothe Lansdowne High School – Madison Williams and Jacob Lipscomb Loch Raven High School – Julie Rose and Mason Ayotte Milford Mill Academy – Gia Edge and D’Andre Irby, Jr. New Town High School – Samuel Okezie-Imo

Overlea High School – Katelyn Glendon and Jerome Vonziah Owings Mills High School – Maritriny Galvez-Ceron and Mike Reid Parkville High School – Korianna Skinner and Da’Vaughn Curbeam Patapsco High School – Logan Welsh and Cameron Hood Perry Hall High School – Amanda Butz and Kaleb Todjo Pikesville High School – Frances Glover-Bey and Rodney Olid Randallstown High School – Jadia Roney and Syncere Brown Sparrows Point High School – Alaina Clay and Nathan Wynne Towson High School – Kendall Fragetta and Nicholas Miller Western School of Tech. & Env. Science – Troi Williams and Noah Peters Woodlawn High School – D’Jahana Smith and George Washington The 80th annual McCormick Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony, presented by McCormick & Company, Inc., was held virtually on May 11. In lieu of a keynote speaker, the student-athletes being honored heard a congratulatory message from Justin Tucker, kicker for the Baltimore Ravens. Sports radio personality Scott Garceau, of 105.7 The Fan, served as emcee for the event, and music was provided by DJ Kopec, the official DJ for the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders. The Unsung Heroes program recognizes unselfish student-athletes and honors those who substantially contribute to the success of their school without receiving acclaim. Originally established in 1940 by former McCormick & Company Chair Charles P. McCormick Sr., the program is reflective of McCormick & Company’s core belief in The Power of People.

TOWSON, MD. – One way that many members of the Baltimore County Public Schools community are getting through this coronavirus pandemic is by making art. The BCPS Office of Visual Arts wants to see what you’ve been making and include it in an upcoming online exhibition titled “We Will Get Through This With Art.” Original visual art submissions (up to five per artist) are encouraged from all BCPS students, teachers, administrators, and staff. The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 5, and individuals must have a BCPS login or Gmail account to access the online entry form.“This exhibition is to celebrate every artist in BCPS,” said Sherri Fisher, BCPS visual arts coordinator. “During this unprecedented time, there are many things that have urged us to make art, and often be creative in how we accomplish it. This exhibition offers a chance to share your work with others and bring us a step closer together, even when we physically can’t be.” All submitted artwork will be reviewed for public presentation, and as much work will be included as possible. The exhibition will be presented publicly online at the end of the 2019-2020 BCPS school year. Any questions about the exhibition can be submitted to rtwentey@bcps.org.

Towson, MD – Sierra Raspa of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and Nathan Wynne of Sparrows Point High School have been named winners of the 33rd annual Mildred Murray All Academic Scholar Athlete Award and Scholarship. Presented by the BCPS Office of Athletics, the prestigious honors will be awarded during an online ceremony on Thursday, June 4, at 1 p.m. The scholarships are given to female and male senior student-athletes who have maintained a minimum 3.5 unweighted grade point average (GPA) for each quarter and have participated in at least two varsity sports. Each BCPS high school nominates seniors for this honor. Raspa played four seasons each of varsity soccer and varsity track and field and three seasons of varsity basketball. Her sports recognitions include being named Unsung Hero for Girls JV Basketball (2016); Divisional Champions for Girls Varsity Soccer (2016); MVP for Girls Varsity Track (2017); MVP for Girls JV Basketball (2018); co-team captain for JV Basketball (2018); Regional Champions for Girls Varsity Soccer Class 2A in MD (2019); and co-team captain for Girls Soccer (2019). An honor roll student throughout high school, Raspa will graduate ranked second in her class (based on her weighted GPA). From 2017-2018, she served as class president. In 2019, she was named an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction. A talented artist, Raspa was named a 2020 National Silver Medalist for Painting in the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Award program. For the past three years, she has earned two regional gold keys and six regional silver keys in the Scholastic program for her painting, drawing and illustration, and her portfolio. Outside of school, Raspa has been a Girl Scout since Grade 1 and dances tap with the Lutherville-Timonium Recreation Council, Tap Production Company, and Advanced Tap Production. She will attend the University of Maryland, College Park, in the fall.

Wynne played varsity soccer for three years and varsity tennis for four years. His soccer coaches selected him as the recipient of the school’s sportsmanship award during his junior year. In his senior year, he was named captain of both teams, both of which won state championships. During high school, Wynne volunteered for The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer), which provides soccer instruction to individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. In Grade 10, he was chosen as the sole ambassador from Sparrows Point High to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference. In addition, he serves as the treasurer of the National Honor Society. During his junior and senior years, he completed many courses at the Community College of Baltimore County, and he has maintained a 4.0 unweighted GPA throughout high school. Wynne will attend the University of Maryland, College Park, in the fall to study aerospace engineering and participate in the University Honors program. The annual countywide scholar-athlete award is named in honor of the late Mildred H. Murray, former BCPS coordinator of physical education and athletics. She dedicated 43 years to promoting excellence in athletics and academics throughout the county, region, and state, and she helped establish the annual scholar-athlete award.

TOWSON, MD. – Evan Barnard of Hereford High School and Sofia Grose of Towson High School were named among the 18 recipients of 2020 Minds in Motion Scholar-Athlete Scholarships from the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA). Applicants for this scholarship must be seniors with a minimum 3.25 unweighted overall GPA who participated in MPSSAA interscholastic athletics during their high school careers. This year, from 650 applications, a male and a female recipient were chosen from each of the MPSSAA's nine districts. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship from The Allstate Foundation. Barnard was a four-year starter and captain of the Hereford soccer team and earned all-county honors. He was also a four-year member of Hereford’s basketball team. Ranked at the top of his class academically, Barnard was involved in the National Honor Society, Student Government Association, and the HHS Varsity Club. He will attend the University of Maryland.

Grose played varsity lacrosse for four years and cross country and indoor track for two years. Last year, she was an All-County Honorable Mention player for lacrosse. Ranked first in her class, Grose received Towson’s Law and Public Policy Ambassador A205ward this year. Her honors in 2019 included Towson High Law Student of the Year, AP Scholar with Distinction Award, and House of Representatives Best Delegate at the Princeton Model Congress Conference. Active for three years with Baltimore County Student Councils, she served as a student training coordinator this year. In Grade 10, she co-founded Knit for the Needy and taught students to knit hats and scarves to be donated to students experiencing homelessness. Grose will attend Tufts University. “The Allstate Foundation is proud to support these next generation leaders and history-makers from Maryland,” said Shaundra Turner Jones, Allstate senior corporate relations manager. “These amazing young students have shown outstanding initiative both in and outside of the classroom. We know that many students and their families have encountered significant financial hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an honor to assist them in their future endeavors and watch them achieve their full potential.”

TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools teachers have produced additional instructional content to air Wednesday, May 27, through Tues 2. The programming can be viewed on BCPS-TV (Channel 73 on Comcast Xfinity and Channel 34 on Verizon FiOS 34) in Baltimore County and on the BCPS-TV YouTube channel. Weekly schedules are posted online. This week’s schedule follows. (Please note that: ELA stands for English language arts, ESOL for English for speakers of other languages, GT for gifted and talented, and SEL for social emotional learning.)Wednesday, May 27 8 a.m. Kindergarten Math Episode 7 8:30 a.m. Grade 1 Math Episode 7 9 a.m. Grade 2 Math Episode 7 9:30 a.m. Grade 3 Math Episode 7 10 a.m. Grade 4 Math Episode 7 10:30 a.m. Grade 5 Math Episode 7 11 a.m. Grade 5 Advanced Math Episode 6 11:30 a.m. Mathematics 6 Episode 6 12 p.m. PreAlgebra Episode 6 12:30 p.m. Mathematics 8 Episode 7 1 p.m. Algebra I Episode 7 1:30 p.m. Kindergarten Bridges Math Episode 6 2 p.m. Grade 1 Bridges Math Episode 6 2:30 p.m. Grade 2 Bridges Math Episode 6 3 p.m. Grade 3 Bridges Math Episode 6 3:30 p.m. Grade 4 Bridges Math Episode 6 4 p.m. Grade 5 Bridges Math Episode 6 4:30 p.m. Elementary Library Media Episode 12 5 p.m. Visual Arts Grades K-5 Episode 5 5:30 p.m. Grade 2 Math Episode 7 6 p.m. Grade 3 Math Episode 7 6:30 p.m. Grade 4 Math Episode 7 7 p.m. Grade 5 Math Episode 7 7:30 p.m. Mathematics 6 Episode 6 8 p.m. PreAlgebra Episode 6 8:30 p.m. Mathematics 8 Episode 7 9 p.m. Algebra I Episode 7 Thursday, May 28 8 a.m. PreKindergarten Episode 9 8:30 a.m. Kindergarten ELA Episode 7 9 a.m. Grade 1 ELA Episode 7 9:30 a.m. Grade 2 ELA Episode 7 10 a.m. Grade 3 ELA Episode 7 10:30 a.m. Grade 4 ELA Episode 7 11 a.m. Grade 5 ELA Episode 7 11:30 a.m. Elementary ESOL Newcomer Episode 7 12 p.m. Reading System 44 (Grades 6-10) Episode 13 12:30 p.m. Reading Comprehension (Grades 6-10) Episode 5 1 p.m. Reading (Grades 6-10) Just Words Episode 5 1:30 p.m. Grade 6/6GT ELA Episode 5 2 p.m. Grade 7/7GT ELA Episode 5 2:30 p.m. Grade 8/8GT ELA Episode 5 3 p.m. Grade 9/9GT ELA Episode 5 3:30 p.m. Grade 10/10GT ELA Episode 5 4 p.m. Grade 11 ELA Episode 5 4:30 p.m. Secondary ESOL Newcomer Episode 7 5 p.m. PreKindergarten Episode 9 5:30 p.m. Kindergarten ELA Episode 7 6 p.m. Grade 1 ELA Episode 7 6:30 p.m. Grade 2 ELA Episode 7 7 p.m. Grade 3 ELA Episode 7 7:30 p.m. Grade 4 ELA Episode 7 8 p.m. Grade 5 ELA Episode 7 8:30 p.m. Elementary ESOL Newcomer Episode 7 Friday, May 29 8 a.m. PreKindergarten Episode 10 8:30 a.m. Grades 3-5 Physical Education Episode 1 9 a.m. Kindergarten Science Episode 2 9:30 a.m. Grade 1 Science Episode 2 10 a.m. Elementary Science - Jr. Astronomer Episode 3 10:30 a.m. Passport Grade 4 Episode 2 11 a.m. Passport Grade 5 Episode 2 11:30 a.m. Grade 4 Social Studies – Episode 2 12 p.m. Grade 5 Social Studies – Episode 2 12:30 p.m. Grade 7 Science – Singing Glasses 1 p.m. Grade 8 Science – Rain Gardens 1:30 p.m. STEM Family Activity – Making recycled planters 2 p.m. Kindergarten-Grade 2 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 4 2:30 p.m. Grades 3-5 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 4 3 p.m. Reading System 44 (Grades 6-10) Episode 14 3:30 p.m. Grade 6/6GT ELA Episode 5 4 p.m. Grade 7/7GT ELA Episode 5 4:30 p.m. Grade 8/8GT ELA Episode 5 5 p.m. Grade 9/9GT ELA Episode 5 5:30 p.m. Grade 10/10GT ELA Episode 5 6 p.m. Grade 11/12 ELA Episode 5 6:30 p.m. French 1 Episode 2 Monday, June 1 8 a.m. Kindergarten Math Episode 7 8:30 a.m. Grade 1 Math Episode 7 9 a.m. Grade 2 Math Episode 7 9:30 a.m. Grade 3 Math Episode 7 10 a.m. Grade 4 Math Episode 7 10:30 a.m. Grade 5 Math Episode 7 11 a.m. Grade 5 Advanced Math Episode 6 11:30 a.m. Mathematics 6 Episode 6 12 p.m. PreAlgebra Episode 6 12:30 p.m. Mathematics 8 Episode 7 1 p.m. Algebra I Episode 7 1:30 p.m. Kindergarten Bridges Math Episode 6 2 p.m. Grade 1 Bridges Math Episode 6 2:30 p.m. Grade 2 Bridges Math Episode 6 3 p.m. Grade 3 Bridges Math Episode 6 3:30 p.m. Grade 4 Bridges Math Episode 6 4 p.m. Grade 5 Bridges Math Episode 6 4:30 p.m. Grade 5 Bridges Math Episode 6 5 p.m. Reading System 44 (Grades 6-10) Episode 13 5:30 p.m. Reading Comprehension (Grades 6-10) Episode 5 6 p.m. Reading (Grades 6-10) Just Words Episode 5 6:30 p.m. Secondary ESOL Newcomer Episode 7 7 p.m. Grades 3 - 5 Physical Education Episode 1 Tuesday, June 2 8 a.m. PreKindergarten Episode 9 8:30 a.m. Kindergarten ELA Episode 7 9 a.m. Grade 1 ELA Episode 7 9:30 a.m. Grade 2 ELA Episode 7 10 a.m. Grade 3 ELA Episode 7 10:30 a.m. Grade 4 ELA Episode 7 11 a.m. Grade 5 ELA Episode 7 11:30 a.m. Elementary ESOL Newcomer Episode 7 12 p.m. Passport Grade 4 – Episode 3 12:30 p.m. Beginner Spanish A – Episode 1 1 p.m. Grade 4 Social Studies – Episode 2 1:30 p.m. Grade 5 Social Studies – Episode 2 2 p.m. Grade 7 Science – Singing Glasses 2:30 p.m. Grade 8 Science -- Rain Gardens 3 p.m. STEM Family Activity – Making recycled planters 3:30 p.m. Kindergarten Grade 2 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 4 4 p.m. Grades 3-5 SEL through Conscious Discipline Episode 4 4:30 p.m. Visual Arts Grades K-5 Episode 5

TOWSON, MD. – A short story by Catonsville High School senior Claire Doll will be published in the upcoming fifth volume of “Otherwise Engaged Literature and Arts Journal,” a biannual publication featuring work by artists, writers, and photographers worldwide. Doll’s story, “Flooded,” is about the cleanup of Old Ellicott City following a catastrophic flood in 2018, made even more challenging because the community had endured a similar flood in 2016. The fifth edition of “Otherwise Engaged” is to be published on June 1 and will be available on Amazon.com. “Flooded” is Doll’s first work to be published beyond her high school’s literary magazine, “Ellipsis,” of which she is the editor-in-chief. Doll was encouraged to submit some of her writing for possible publication by English teacher Marie Thrailkill, who is faculty advisor to “Ellipsis.” In the fall, Doll will attend Mount St. Mary’s University to study elementary education.

TOWSON, MD. – Three BCPS students who showed outstanding leadership and consistent sportsmanship received Allied Sports Scholarships during a virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 27. Allied Sports, created during the 1994-1995 school year, provides students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports alongside their peers without disabilities. Each 2020 Allied Sports Scholarship winner will receive a $500 scholarship and a plaque. “I could not be prouder of the three athletes recognized,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “They led by example. Every coach hopes they will have athletes who will inspire others, and these students did that.” The winners are:

Andre Vines, Woodlawn High School Vines is the recipient of the Tradepoint Atlantic Allied Sports Scholarship, which is awarded to an outstanding senior student aide in the BCPS Allied Sports program. He participated in allied soccer and bowling. Coaches said he was polite to everyone and was excellent at explaining rules to teammates, encouraging his peers, and making sure all students were prepared. The award is named for Tradepoint Atlantic, a Global Logistics Park currently revitalizing projects in Baltimore County. This is the second year Tradepoint Atlantic has sponsored the scholarship.

Jenea Farris, Owings Mills High School Farris is the recipient of the 2020 Brittney Reese Allied Sports Scholarship, which is awarded to an outstanding senior female athlete in the BCPS Allied Sports Program. Farris played soccer and softball for six seasons. Her enthusiasm for allied sports was palpable. Coaches said she was responsible for recruiting about half of her teammates to participate. She enjoyed helping teammates develop their athletic skills and was known for always smiling when greeting peers. The award Farris received is named for an Olympic champion long jumper and the original sponsor of the Allied Sports Scholarship in BCPS. This is Reese’s eighth year of sponsorship.

Chase Douglass, Dulaney High School Douglass is the recipient of the 2020 Chase Kalisz Allied Sports Scholarship, which is awarded to an outstanding senior male athlete in the BCPS Allied Sports Program. He played 15 seasons of allied sports and was a regular participant in soccer, bowling, and softball. He was Dulaney High’s allied soccer leading scorer. He displayed consistent sportsmanship and always had a friendly and warm demeanor with both teammates and opponents. The award Douglass received is named after an Olympic Silver Medalist and a two-time world champion swimmer. Kalisz is in his second year sponsoring a BCPS Allied Sports Scholarship.

TOWSON, MD. – The Board of Education will hold two virtual meetings during the month of June. The public will be able to view and listen to the meetings. Because the board is meeting virtually, only written public comments can be accepted. Comments from stakeholder groups and other members of the public may be e-mailed to boe@bcps.org; all comments will be distributed to the Board of Education members. Comments received before 11:59 p.m. on the Monday before each board meeting will be published in BoardDocs. On June 9, 2020, the Board of Education’s Building and Contracts Committee is scheduled to meet virtually at 4 p.m. The Board’s regular open session will begin at approximately 5 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. The open session will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. On June 23, 2020, the Board’s regular open session will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. The Board will then meet in closed session as permitted by law. The open session will reconvene at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome to view and to listen to all open sessions. The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. Accordingly, these scheduled Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and may be viewed on the BCPS website or on BCPS-TV (Comcast Xfinity channel 73, Verizon FiOS channel 34).

TOWSON, MD. – The public has until Saturday, June 13, to comment about a proposed adjustment to the boundary lines of four Baltimore County public schools now under consideration by the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The proposed boundary change, which was presented to the Board during its May 19 work session, is necessary because of the development of the Village at Gunpowder Falls, a cul-de-sac development currently under construction that straddles boundary lines for two elementary schools – Pine Grove and Seven Oaks – and two middle schools – Perry Hall and Pine Grove. BCPS planners told Board members during the May 19 meeting that the scope of the boundary change will address the alignment of the attendance areas for the Gunpowder Falls development to a single elementary school, Seven Oaks, and a single middle school, Pine Grove. The proposed change – the details of which may be viewed at the boundary study’s website– will not reassign any students currently attending any of the affected schools. Condensing the process used to recommend boundary line adjustments was made necessary because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on BCPS academic and administrative operations, planners said. BCPS used the modified boundary resolution process, Board members learned, to ensure a timely resolution of the issue and to avoid any disruption or confusion that might arise. Instead of a public hearing to solicit feedback about the proposal, the public is invited to provide comments to the Board by e-mail, an online comment form, or by regular mail. Comments will be accepted until midnight on Saturday, June 13, 2020. A decision is expected to be made at the Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams has issued the following statement to the BCPS community: Weekly, I have been sending messages updating you on our COVID-19 response including our Continuity of Learning Plan, but this message is different and honestly, it is urgent. This communication is sent to share some thoughts and information as we all watch and process what is currently happening in cities and towns across America. I am sure you have watched the scenes from across the country, and now the world, following the horrific deaths of three African Americans; two during interactions with police and one while jogging in a neighborhood. The killings of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor in Kentucky, and most recently, George Floyd in Minnesota, have sparked protests and marches around the country and we are all watching these incidents while still dealing with the impact of COVID-19. For some in our area, these images may reopen some of the same wounds and thoughts we had following the death of Freddie Gray and the protests right here in the Baltimore region. In fact, these incidents are happening far too frequently and need to be addressed. For me, it is clear, now more than ever, that we as a country must have open, honest, and authentic conversations about racism and its devastating influence and continuing impact including in our educational systems. Similar to poverty and a lack of access to healthcare, the pandemic has disproportionately impacted communities of color. These disparities show up in our schools in much of the same ways. This is why as a school system we have and will continue to focus on equity for all students and schools in Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). This means we will advocate for tools to close the educational gaps and provide access to resources for all our students. We will also continue to have direct and honest conversations about institutional racism and practices in BCPS and how we can break down these barriers that have existed far too long. For our part, we are offering resources for students, families, or staff to help with processing what is happening around these issues of race, the pandemic, and our school system and country’s response to both crises. We cannot allow our students to try to understand these events alone and without providing a safe place for them to ask questions. The resources we provide include being able to connect to a counselor or BCPS staff if there is a need to speak to someone directly. To access these resources, we have links on our Web site connected to social emotional well-being. Please go to our homepage at www.bcps.org and scroll down to the Safety Focus box on the right-hand side. The first bullet under the section is the Social Emotional Resources link. There, you will find various local, state, and national resources and contact information, including for our BCPS staff. Understandably, these are tough conversations and not everyone will be ready to hear them, but we must move forward and listen to our students. Often, our students are ahead of the adults and want to have these conversations. We must provide the safe environment and resources for this to happen. Let’s move Team BCPS and our country forward. As a school system we cannot do this alone. Indeed, we are stronger together!

Save the dates for Baltimore County’s virtual high school graduations: School system prepares to celebrate its Class of 2020

New teacher-produced instructional content to air on BCPS-TV beginning Wednesday, May 13

The Education Foundation of BCPS cancels its 2020 State of the Schools event: Announces date for 2021 event

Two BCPS students named among the second group of National Merit Scholarship winners: Dulaney High, Eastern Tech students honored

Catonsville’s Melvin Park Apartments added to BCPS mobile meal distribution program, effective Monday, May 18: Meals to be available at 68 locations

Eight BCPS educators earn Certified Education Technology Leader designation: Honor recognizes expertise in education technology

New teacher-produced instructional content to air on BCPS-TV beginning Wednesday, May 20

BCPS seniors earn all three 2020 scholarship grants from Engineering Society of Baltimore Education Foundation: Honored students attend Eastern Tech, Parkville, Towson high schools

Bridget Moore, English teacher at Golden Ring Middle School, earns $5,000 writer/artist grant: Her first young adult novel to be published this fall

Eastern Tech’s annual Women in STEM Night to be virtual, open to all BCPS high school students

Three BCPS students earn McCormick student-athlete scholarships, including $40,000 top prize: 47 BCPS students honored as McCormick Unsung Heroes

BCPS seeks submissions for “We Will Get Through This With Art” exhibition: Seeking work created by BCPS students, teachers, administrators, and staff

Baltimore County seniors receive the 33rd annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship: Sierra Raspa of Carver Center, Nathan Wynne of Sparrows Point High recognized

Hereford, Towson seniors earn 2020 Minds in Motion Scholar-Athlete Scholarships

BCPS-TV to air new teacher-produced instructional content beginning Wednesday, May 27

Short story by Catonsville High senior to be published in international literature, arts journal

Three BCPS students earn Allied Sports Scholarships

Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold two meetings in June - June 9, June 23

Board of Education seeks public comment on boundary recommendation for housing development: Board considering line adjustment to include Village at Gunpowder Falls

Superintendent Williams issues statement regarding racism and recent events