The annual BCPS Climate Survey has been revised with fewer questions and a focus on school climate and engagement. Students in Grades 3–12, parents/caregivers, community members, and all staff are asked to complete the online survey, which is accessible from the BCPS home page. The survey takes three minutes or less to complete, is anonymous, and is available in multiple languages. The survey window will close on Friday, March 8.

Interpreting services for other languages are also available upon request at no cost to participants. Please contact 443-809-1250 as early as possible to request.

Cohosted by BCPS and the Community College of Baltimore County, this special event connects BCPS students with a wide range of colleges and universities from across the county. Please register in advance for this free event.

Tuesday, March 12, from 6-8 p.m.

CCBC Catonsville

800 S. Rolling Rd.

Wellness Center – Parking lot 5

Catonsville 21228

Dr. Joe A. Hairston Scholarship​

To be eligible to apply for a Dr. Joe A. Hairston scholarship, a student must:​

• Be the first generation in their family to attend a college or technical school. ​

• Graduate from a Baltimore County Public School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0.​

• Provide verification of enrollment to an accredited two or four Year College or technical ​

school. ​

• Complete the application and the 500-word essay.​

• Have taken the SAT or ACT.

HBCU Book Scholarship ​

The Education Foundation announced they would fund 40 book awards to supplement the cost of books and classroom materials for Baltimore County Public School seniors who attended the virtual HBCU College Fair. These scholarships are designed to offer a one-time $500 award to a member of the BCPS senior class who will matriculate at one of the HBCU’s that presented at the college fair.

The deadlines to apply for each of these scholarships have been extended to Friday, March 8, 2024. Both are available to seniors in Naviance.

Summer Dance Intensive

Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Pikesville High School

Cost: $130 per student

Summer Dance Intensive registration form

Summer Music Camp Session I -- orchestra and songwriting

Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Pikesville High School

Cost: $130 per student

Summer Music Camp registration form

Summer Music Camp Session II -- band and ukulele

Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dumbarton Middle School

Cost: $130 per student

Summer Music Camp registration form

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!

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

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

For more information and to register click here!

Talkspace - For BCPS High School Students - More information on the program, including registration and parental/legal guardian consent, is available online.

• March 22, 2024 Spring Break Begins at the End of the School Day
• April 2, 2024 Schools Reopen
• April 5, 2024 Third Marking Period Ends - All Schools Close 3 hours Early for Students
• April 10, 2024 Systemwide Professional Development Day - Schools Closed for Students
• April 16, 2024 Report Cards Distributed
• April 26, 2024 Schools and Offices Close 3 Hours Early
• April 29, 2024 Pre-K and Kindergarten Conferences Day - No Preschool-3, Pre-K, or Kindergarten Sessions
• April 30, 2024 Pre-K Conference Day - no Preschool -3 or Pre-K Sessions

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

Throughout the school year, our regional Teen Advisory Boards (TAB) have been meeting and weighing in on the needs and interests of their peers to help branches create programs, services and resources tailored to them. These groups also created a teen-led community service project in each region after discussing the needs of their communities and their personal passions. We are excited to share each region’s events and invite the community to come out and support the programs.

Central Region Teen Advisory Board Presents: Party Planters
Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. (Cockeysville Branch)
Central TAB walks you through the basics of taking care of native plants and helps you plant a seed to take home.

West Region Teen Advisory Board Presents: Strengthening Skills
Wednesday, March 6, 6 p.m. (Randallstown Branch)
Saturday, March 16, 1 p.m. (Arbutus Branch)
Looking for homework help or some extra practice in certain school subjects? The members of Baltimore County Public Library's West Region Teen Advisory Board are here to help students by providing extra aid in first through fifth grade language arts and math. One-on-one tutoring is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

East Region Teen Advisory Board Presents: Art Club and Art Supplies Swap
Saturday, March 23, 2 p.m. (Perry Hall Branch)
You are invited to an afternoon of painting with an opportunity to swap arts and crafts supplies with other attendees. Completed paintings will be collected and donated to local senior living facilities. Attendees are not required to bring donations to take part in the supply swap. Limited seating available; first come, first served. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the program.

To learn more click here.

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.

Community Resource List - A guide for community services.

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.

Subscribe to the BCPS Partnership Spotlight Newsletter

Subscribe to The Education Foundation's Monthly Newsletter - Mission Possible

BCPS Facebook:Spanish

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.

The Boundary Studies Process

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.