BCPS To Celebrate Principal Excellence Week

TOWSON, MD —Baltimore County Public Schools has announced that next week, May 17-20, will be "Celebrating BCPS Principal Excellence Week." The district has created a hashtag, #ThxBCPSprincipals, and invited the community to use it to say "thanks" to their principal.

On Monday, a celebratory video will be shared with principals and showcased on the BCPS website and the Principals of the Year webpage. All principals also are featured on the Celebrating BCPS Principal Excellence Week Poster.

The celebratory video features:

• A special message from Superintendent Dr. Darryl L.Williams
• Students from across the county thanking principals in their home languages
• Art by students from Towson High School
• A routine performed by Franklin High School cheerleaders
• Dances by Milford Mill Academy and Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts students
• Poetry from students of Reisterstown Elementary School
• Instrumental music from high school students across the county
• A duet sung by Sudbrook Magnet Middle students
• Students, teachers and parents sharing stories about the personal support they have received from principals.

"Rather than honoring one or two Principals of the Year, this year we want to celebrate, honor and thank all BCPS principals," Williams said. "Being a principal is always an incredibly challenging and important role. Every day, our principals are providing instructional and staff leadership, analyzing data, managing facilities, assisting families and students, monitoring and enhancing school climate, nurturing community and business relationships and more."

Williams added: "This year, they demonstrated their grace, expertise and creativity as they continued to lead despite the global pandemic and the ransomware attack on our school system. I hope the community joins us in celebrating our schoolhouse leaders."