Baltimore County Public Schools

Raising the bar, Closing gaps, Preparing for our future.

Thank you, #TeamBCPS school counselors, for everything you do to support our students and school communities! To celebrate National School Counseling Week, Feb. 6 - 10, 2023, BCPS asked a handful of school counselors to share why they chose the profession and the work they do to help students dream big.

Tina Wachter, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, has been named BCPS 2023 School Psychologist of the Year. Based at Hereford High School, her many contributions include sponsorship of the Active Minds chapter, Student Council, and Wellness Fair, and supporting the professional development of school psychologists in BCPS and across the state.

Throughout February, Team BCPS will celebrate and recognize Black History Month in its schools and offices and on social media!

Students in Grades 3 -12, parents/caregivers, staff, and community members are encouraged to participate in the annual BCPS Stakeholder Climate Survey, The brief online survey, open through March 3, is available in multiple languages. Survey feedback is used by schools to refine School Progress Plans and by BCPS to measure progress toward goals in The Compass strategic plan.