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Talk about a golden opportunity to read! Milbrook Elementary School launched its One Book, One Sweet Community initiative. Every student received a copy of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”to read at home and school, with daily trivia and Golden Ticket prizes.
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Colorful balloon arch with purple, orange, and candy-themed balloons framing a Wonka Bar sign referencing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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Congratulations to Kelly Sacks, a Grade 3 teacher at Catonsville Elementary School, on receiving the Girls on the Run Remarkable Volunteer Award. Nominated by @GirlsontheRunGC, Coach Kelly was selected for bringing energy, joy, and confidence-building leadership to her students.
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4️⃣ Things to Know about the October 21 Board of Education Meeting. Administrative appointments: ow.ly/sNB951009vQ Full meeting: ow.ly/XwMp51009vP
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We’re celebrating extraordinary leadership for National Principals Month! Meet Kim Magginson, principal of Franklin Middle School.
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Superintendent Dr. Bill Heiser received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of Education at Loyola University Maryland on Monday, October 19👏👏👏 Congratulations, Dr. Heiser, and thank you for your commitment to Team BCPS! Read more: ow.ly/mrTj50ZZUi8
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The Board of Education of Baltimore County will meet today, October 21. 5 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION Watch ➡️ bcps.org/board_of_education Agenda ➡️ bcps.community.diligentonepl…
Announcement for today's Board of Education meeting with a stately school building and Team BCPS logo.

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Join us at our upcoming Substitute Networking and Recruitment Events! Each event focuses exclusively on schools in that zone, giving you direct access to opportunities with Team BCPS! Save the date for your zone and RSVP: ow.ly/kRBt50ZZPu6
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Today is BCPS Transportation Appreciation Day! To our bus drivers, attendants, mechanics, dispatchers, crew members, and other transportation staff, thank you for the early mornings, late afternoons, and for keeping our students safe on the road.
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Westowne Elementary@WestowneElemOct 21
❤️word night at Westowne. Parents/ Students played many games and left with lots of goodies to keep practicing at home. What a successful night! @BaltCoPS
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🥁The BCPS Marching Band Showcase is almost here🎺 Come out for an amazing afternoon of live music as marching bands from eight Baltimore County high schools take the field on Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn High School (1801 Woodlawn Dr., Woodlawn 21207)
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We’re celebrating some of our dedicated leaders across Team BCPS for National Principals Month. Meet Kevin Jennings, Jr., principal at Rossville Elementary School.
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Fort Garrison, Kingsville, and Seventh District elementary schools have been named 2026–2027 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools! Learn more: ow.ly/I7Ek50ZZptV
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‼️Boundary committee meeting tomorrow‼️ The committee studying high school attendance boundaries is holding its second meeting on Wednesday, October 21 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Nottingham Middle School, 5210 King Ave., Rosedale 21237. Learn more: ow.ly/QB8450ZV3lh
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In this week’s Team BCPS e-Newsletter: Community Conversations, Magnet application deadline, Green School Summit, and more! Subscribe: ow.ly/jLT550ZZ5GT ow.ly/cobM50ZZ5GV
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It’s Digital Citizenship Week 💻✨ Check out these free Digital Citizenship Week lessons to help students build offline-thinking skills: ow.ly/uc2O50ZZ0kV
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National School Bus Safety Week is recognized every year during the third week of October 🚌 We encourage you to take a moment to review our Parent and Student Guide to Transportation to help us keep every student safe: ow.ly/6b5G50ZZ07g.
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America's Safe Schools Week is an opportunity for BCPS to reaffirm its commitment to maintaining safe, secure, and orderly environments for teaching, learning, and working.
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Join BCPS offices and community organizations for the Fall Special Education Resource Fair on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the BCPS Employee Development Center (2034 Greenspring Drive, Timonium 21093).
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Team BCPS, tell us what you think! As we begin building our Fiscal Year 2028 operating budget, input from our students, staff, families, and community members is essential. Please take the Operating Budget Survey by Wednesday, October 21: ow.ly/hn5i50ZYvIb
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More than 80 school administrators, community school facilitators, and Green School coordinators gathered at the Employee Development Center in early October for the 9th Annual BCPS Green School Summit.🌱
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