Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers 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 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.

First Financial Federal Credit Union will be giving one $3,000 scholarship to a graduating senior at every high school that the credit union serves during the 2023-2024 school year! All students will apply for the scholarship application via the First Financial Scholarship page

See the school counselor to learn about many available scholarship opportunities!

Every Wednesday join to find support, connection, and information designed just for families of young children with developmental delays (ages birth to 5). Visit our resource bulletin board for more information https://tinyurl.com/2cvys996 or contact Debbie Page dpage2@bcps.org.

For additional information and resources visit the Family Support Newsletter.

Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee

The Resource Center supports families with children with disabilities, ages birth to 21. Its mission is to promote positive, effective partnerships within the school community. For more information or to join their newsletter list click here!

BCPS has announced a new partnership with Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health care company, to provide free, unlimited telehealth therapy for all BCPS high school students ages 13 and above. More than 32,000 students now have access to high-quality, messaging therapy and evidenced-based mental health resources.

This districtwide program, which began in late December 2023, offers support at a critical time, given that teenagers across the nation are facing rapidly rising rates of stress, anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Eligible students interested in therapy can sign up, take a brief assessment specific for teens, and get matched with a dedicated, licensed therapist. Once matched, therapy sessions take place on Talkspace’s secure and encrypted platform, accessible from the teens’ smartphones, tablets, or computers. Teens can communicate with their therapists at any time with an unlimited number of private messages at no cost.

The efficacy of Talkspace’s message-based therapy has been validated by 20+ published studies conducted in partnership with major research institutions, including Columbia University and New York University.

More information on the program, including registration and parental/legal guardian consent, is available online.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Virtual and In-Person Support Groups, Classes, and Events.

For more information and to register click here!

• Tuesday, January 2 - Schools reopen
• Monday, January 15 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Schools and offices closed
• Friday, January 19 - Second marking period ends - schools close 3 hours early for all students - grade reporting and data analysis - teachers on duty
• Monday, January 29 - Report Cards Distributed
• Friday, February 9 - Systemwide Professional Development Day – Schools Closed for Students – Teachers on Duty
• Monday, February 19 - Presidents’ Day, Washington’s Birthday - Schools and Offices Closed

SAVE These DATES - Additional details to follow.

• Saturday, March 9 - Mind Over Matters - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Road, Towson, 21204
• Saturday, May 18 - Teen Summit - Sollers Point Multi Purpose Center, 323 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, 21222
• Saturday, August 17 - BCPS Fest - George Washing Carver Technical Center for Arts and Technology - 938 York Road, Towson, 21204

What Families Need to Know About Elementary Math Digital Resources

What Families Need to Know About Secondary Math Digital Resources

Looking for resources to help you prepare your individual tax return? Browse what’s available through our catalog.

Maryland tax forms and federal income tax forms can be downloaded and printed using branch computers. Our staff can assist customers in finding Maryland and IRS tax forms and instructions but cannot provide tax advice. Printed tax forms are no longer available at our branches.

Free Tax Preparation

CASH Campaign of Maryland offers free tax preparation at the Randallstown Branch for those who qualify. If you or your household made $60,000 or less in 2022, you may qualify for free tax preparation. You can schedule online with CASH Campaign or by calling 410-234-8008. Note that there may be heavy call volume.

Find information about free tax preparation in Maryland or call 1-800-492-0618. Free assistance for Maryland income taxes is also available through the Comptroller of Maryland’s Taxpayer Service office by calling 1-800-MD-TAXES (1-800-638-2937).

Federal Taxes

Explore filing options online or by mail, for federal taxes. To get printed federal forms, instructions and publications mailed to you, call 1-800-829-FORM (3676). Learn more about IRS tax forms, instructions or publications.

Maryland Taxes

Use Maryland's free iFile service to file your state tax return online. To get printed Maryland forms and instructions mailed to you, call 410-260-7951, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; TTY through Maryland Relay, dial 7-1-1.

The Baltimore County Department of Social Services offers programs and services designed to help residents in financial need who meet income-eligibility requirements, as well as resources to provide food assistance for Baltimore County families, including:

• Senior Food Assistance—Seniors experiencing food access needs may call 410-887-2594 or email aginginfo@baltimorecountymd.gov.
• Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Food and Nutrition Services—Learn more about the food assistance programs offered through BCPS.
• SNAP Emergency Allotments—The Maryland Department of Human Services has been approved to issue SNAP emergency allotments to all current SNAP households. Learn more about SNAP to see if you qualify for monthly benefits to help purchase food.
• Pet Food Assistance—Learn how to receive pet food assistance from the Baltimore Humane Society or make donations to their Bmore Kind Pet Food Bank.

The Food Pantry Locator is available here.

Subscribe to the Team BCPS E-Newsletter - The award-winning BCPS weekly e-newsletter, shared on Monday mornings, reaches nearly 40,000 subscribers including parents, staff, and community members.

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Have you downloaded the new BCPS Focus app?

App offers easy access to grades, schedules, and more

Family engagement is an important touchstone for BCPS. Please review the BCPS and Title I Systemwide Family Engagement Plan and then share your feedback through an online survey.

Did you know that you can get answers to your questions about BCPS by participating in a wide range of Board of Education Advisory and Stakeholder Groups. The Stakeholder Groups include The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Gifted and Talented Education, the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee and the PTA Council. Brief descriptions of these groups and links for additional information such as contacts and upcoming meeting dates can be found on the BCPS page Advisory Groups - Baltimore County Public Schools (bcps.org), Some topics that will be presented include Behavior and Safety, Back to School - Schoology, Focus, and Other Tools, The Student Handbook, Special Education, Food & Nutrition, and FY2025 Capital and Operating Budget Hearings..

By becoming a PTA member and getting involved in your child's school, you will be a part of the solution, helping to make positive changes.

Parent University is offered through the BCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement, which we affectionately call FACE! We provide tools and resources to BPCS families to support learning at home. We offer these resources through in-person and virtual workshops hosted by community members and schools, our newsletter, and the Parentmobile. We also have a large collection of online resources. We hope you enjoy what we have to share.