Kids Walk for Carroll County Food Sunday at Runnymede Elementary School

Runnymede Elementary School will hold its annual walk for Carroll County Food Sunday on Friday, April 26.

Mural Merges Art, Environment at Cranberry Station Elementary

An artist in residence program is allowing students at a Westminster elementary school to learn about Maryland while creating a clay masterpiece.

Supervisor of Career and Technology Education Receives MSDE Distinguished Service Award

Marjorie Lohnes has been the Supervisor of Career and Technology Education since 1993.

Where Are Westminster Area Seniors Heading Next Year?

College acceptance letters are in—tell Patch where you're headed next!

Local Youth Prepare for the Spotlight at Winters Mill High School

The Carroll County Public School system and Kiwanis Club of Carroll County will sponsor the 5th Annual Spotlight on Youth event designed to highlight less recognized talents and skills of students in local high schools.

Why Has Carroll County Lost Population?

A recent news report explores this question.

Westminster Students to Show off Peeps on NBC

Local students marshmallow machine will make an appearance on the national news this weekend.

Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Outstanding Public School Teachers

Eight teachers out of 278 nominees received Outstanding Teacher Awards.

Host Families in Carroll County Sought for Exchange Students

Families are needed for the 2013-14 school term.

Francis Scott Key's Hyson Inducted into Maryland State Wrestling Hall of Fame

Bill Hyson has been the head wrestling coach at Francis Scott Key High School for 34 years.

Carroll Teachers Receive International Awards of Excellence for Technology Education

Teachers from Liberty High School and Shiloh Middle School received national recognition.

Spring Break, Basket Bingo, Award Nominations and More School News

Patch highlights news and events happening in Carroll County Public Schools.

Maryland Considers Studying Later School Start Times

Carroll County school officials considered school start times during a transportation study conducted in 2010.

Nominate an Outstanding CCPS School Administrator

This award was created in memory of Rita Board Dowd, a CCPS administrator who passed away in May 2009.

Maryland School Assessment Replacement Totals Up to 10 Hours

The PARCC Assessment, part of the rigorous Common Core curriculum, is a series of computer-based tests for students in third grade through 11th grade.

McDaniel College Sees Increase in Students Suffering from Stomach Illness

A college official says "no cause for panic."

Basket Bingo, Strings Extravaganza, 'Pastabilities' and More in Carroll County Public Schools

Patch highlights news and events happening in Carroll County Public Schools.

Maryland Schools Top Nation in Advanced Placement Tests Ranking

Less than 20 percent of Carroll County high school students took an AP exam in 2012.

New Men's Soccer Coach Takes to the Field at McDaniel College

The Green Terror's new soccer coach played for Carlisle United FC in the English Professional Soccer League.

Westminster, Winters Mill Boys Basketball Teams Prepare for Playoffs

Playoff games will begin the week of Feb. 26.

Universities Reassess Mental Health Services in Wake of Maryland Shooting

McDaniel College has an early intervention team that works to ensure students get the support services they need, including mental health resources.

Carroll County Public Schools Open Two Hours Late Today

Carroll County Public Schools will open two hours late today, February 14.

Important Dates, Education Forums, Youth Art Month and More School News

Patch highlights news and information from Carroll County Public Schools.

Carroll County Public School Emergency Closing Days

Carroll County Public Schools have closed three times so far this school year.

Commissioner Rothschild Concerned State Standards will Turn Schools into 'Propaganda Institutes for Government'

Carroll County's commissioners met with the Board of Education Tuesday to discuss education beyond funding and buildings.

Scholarship Dollars Available to Carroll County Students

Dozens of local scholarships are available through funds managed by the Community Foundation of Carroll County.

Early Dismissal Friday, Gateway School Green Project, Budget Hearing and Other School Notes

Patch highlights Carroll County Public School events and information.

Watch: Third Graders Bring Historic Figures to Life at St. John Catholic School

The living wax museum was part of a class project.

Westminster Area Schools: Chocolate Festival, Education Forum, Choral Concert and More

Patch highlights news and events in Carroll County Public Schools.

Carroll County Public Schools Closing Two Hours Early Friday

All school-related evening activities are also canceled.

Schools: Two Hour Delay

A dusting of snow hit Carroll County overnight.

Board of Ed Meeting, Budget Hearing, Work Session Tonight

The superintendent of schools will hold an operating budget hearing following the Board of Education meeting tonight.

Photos: Westminster Scores Big at Franklin Cheerleading Invitational

Westminster High School's cheerleading team won both the varsity and jv competitions.

School Notes: Board Meeting, Chocolate Festival, Career Day and More

Patch highlights CCPS news and events.

School Notes: Family Forum with Superintendent, Board of Ed Meeting and More

Patch highlights important dates and information about Carroll County Public Schools.

School Notes: Geography Bee, Family Forum, Budget Hearing, Special Needs Planning and More

Patch highlights news and updates from Carroll County Public Schools.

NRA Calls for 'Armed Security' Around Schools

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said.

School Notes: Winter Holiday, Family Forum with Superintendent, Prom Fashion Show and More

Patch highlights Carroll County Public Schools events and information.

County Schools to Increase Security Measures in Response to Sandy Hook Shootings

School Superintendent Steve Guthrie outlined new school security measures in response to parent concerns.

Applicants Being Accepted for Student Rep on Board of Education

The Carroll County Student Government Association is seeking applicants for student representative-elect on the Board of Education.