BCPS Closed To Students For 2 More Days Due To Ransomware Attack

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — After its system was the victim of a ransomware attack, Baltimore County Public Schools has canceled classes Monday and Tuesday.

School offices will be open for staff Monday and Tuesday as they establish a communication plan about devices and set up the instructional platform, according to Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). However, students will not be expected to participate in virtual learning.

The school system first canceled classes Wednesday, Nov. 25, after a ransomware attack struck the network Tuesday evening, according to BCPS Executive Director of Information Technology Jim Corns.

"We understand how challenging this situation is for families and staff, and we thank you for your patience as we work through this crisis," BCPS said in a statement Saturday afternoon, noting future updates would be provided each day at 5 p.m.

Fee student meals will be offered as usual this week, including at all middle and high schools, according to officials.

"Our technology and other central office teams have been working these past few days to address this catastrophic attack on our technology system," BCPS said in a statement Friday. Officials said they were limited in what they could say about the attack due to "ongoing federal, state and local investigations."

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