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Girls flag football is officially taking root across BCPS! This Sports Scene feature explores how the program is creating new opportunities for girls while building excitement for the future of the sport. WATCH: piped.video/watch?v=kAp_B8Ru…
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After 17 years teaching BCPS students about the Holocaust, Hereford High School teacher Jeffrey Walters spent this summer studying in Poland as one of 45 educators selected nationwide for the 2026 Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship. Read more: ow.ly/EaAX50ZRCE6
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A robot dog, a portable planetarium, and a room full of big ideas? It was Curriculum Night at BCPS! Students and families explored demonstrations while Superintendent Dr. Heiser and leadership shared the vision for the ’26-’27 school year ✨
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Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and BCPS are bringing new opportunities to explore STEM! 🔬 Cedarmere, Dogwood, and Featherbed Lane elementary schools are now home to state-of-the-art STEM Centers, bringing the number of centers across BCPS to 24. Read more: ow.ly/XT6x50ZRaTU
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Baltimore County Public Schools retweeted
Big shout-out to our Magnet HS partners who participated in last night's Magnet Night @strickerpride. This community event with @HolabirdCS was a great opportunity for all our kids⭐️Special 💗 to the counseling teams at both schools for their organization& dedication. @BaltCoPS
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REMINDER: Superintendent Dr. Heiser’s Transition Team wants to hear from YOU! Share your feedback on BCPS' current state and how we can advance excellence together. The survey closes TOMORROW, September 25. Complete the survey today! ow.ly/7RHH50ZQW7m
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3️⃣ Things to Know about the September 22 Board of Education Meeting Administrative Appointments: ow.ly/Pioe50ZQMw7 Full Meeting ow.ly/PyAS50ZQMwc
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Meekah Hopkins, an AP Literature and Creative Writing teacher at Dulaney High School, has received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award for the 2026–2027 cycle from the U.S. Department of State. Congratulations, Meekah✨👏
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The Board of Education of Baltimore County will meet today, September 22: 5 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION Watch ➡️ bcps.org/board_of_education Agenda ➡️ bcps.community.diligentonepl…
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🌙 Dulaney High School students were over the moon to welcome home @NASA astronaut emeritus Reid Wiseman, Class of 1993🚀 See more photos from his homecoming: ow.ly/j78I50ZPSr5.
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Baltimore County Public Schools retweeted
Wonderful spending time with @BaltCoPS Dr Heiser at the Magnet Expo @patillo_crystal @jonhughes_edu @dbarnesdeerpark @DPMMSMagnet #OneDeerPark
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📩 In this week’s Team BCPS e-Newsletter: More than 300 attended Curriculum Night, the Superintendent’s Transition Team survey, and NASA astronaut emeritus and Dulaney alum joined the school’s Homecoming Parade. Subscribe at ow.ly/p3Eo50ZPQjL. ow.ly/AmIg50ZPQjM
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DON’T FORGET: BCPS is hosting an in-person hiring event THIS WEDNESDAY, September 23 at Liberty Workforce Development Center (Inside CCBC) We're hiring Bus Drivers/ Attendants, Cafeteria, Grounds and Building Service Workers.
We’re hiring, and we want YOU on our team 🍎✨ ​​ Come meet us at an upcoming recruitment event starting this Thursday, September 10. We encourage applicants to apply online prior to attending, but walk-ins will be accepted: bcps.org/jobs
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Join us in congratulating Dr. Stephanie Kelley of Overlea High School🎉 She received a wonderful surprise when the @MFLAMD named her the Maryland Language Teacher of the Year! Check out more photos from her big day: ow.ly/ce7K50ZPkh3
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REMINDER: Board of Education of Baltimore County to meet on Tuesday, September 22. ➡bcps.org/board_of_education
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REMINDER: Schools will be closed for students on Monday, September 21. 📅 Make sure to plan ahead fo​​r these upcoming events! See the full calendar: bcps.org/calendars.
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Reminder: The Magnet EXPO! is THIS Saturday, September 19, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the CCBC Essex Wellness & Athletic Center (7201 Rossville Blvd., Essex 21237).
Team BCPS offers 100+ magnet programs in STEM, the arts, and trades! Magnet applications for the 2027–2028 school year open on Tuesday, September 15, at 12 p.m. Students can also explore their options in person at the Magnet EXPO! Learn more: ow.ly/EVUv50ZJEI9
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Congratulations to the nine Team BCPS students who have been named semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program! Semifinalists will compete for 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million💰 News Release ➡ow.ly/jvlI50ZOVn6
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September is Attendance Awareness Month, and Team BCPS is here for it! Regular attendance is the key to student success. 🏆 Tomorrow, Friday, September 18: Don't forget to wear your favorite sports jersey to celebrate being "on the team" by attending school every day!
Make every day count! Join Team BCPS as we celebrate Attendance Awareness Month all September: Tag us in your outfits with #BCPSHereForIt and #SchoolEveryDay to be featured on the BCPS digital channels📸 Learn more: ow.ly/VZg050ZHMEc
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Baltimore County Public Schools retweeted
Love sharing information about our College and @CTE_BaltCoPS! A great turnout at the @BaltCoPS #Curriculum Night. Parents and families are eager to learn about all the opportunities, programs and resources provided by #TeamBCPS. #SuccessAfterBCPS #CCR #ECAP #YourFutureYourWay
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