The Blue Bird School....To RCS
(formerly The Blue Bird School - named for Maurice Maeterlinck's play of the same name - which points out that happiness can only be found within oneself)
1913: Founded by Miss Therese Waelchli, Director, as a primary school for three children on the
porch of a home in Ruxton.
1919: Property at 1402 Berwick "Avenue" was purchased and became the School's "home".
1960: Helene Farchione, Miss Therese's long-time assistant director, became the School's
second director circa 1960.
1972: Mary Brandes, Mrs. Farchione's long-time assistant, became Director of the School.
1977: Judith Banker Barrett became Headmistress.
1978: Name changed from The Blue Bird School to Ruxton Country School.
1986: Middle School started - located at Brown Memorial Church at Charles Street and
Woodbrook Lane.
1989: First 8th Grade class graduated.
1993: School relocated to new suburban campus, housing both Lower and Middle Schools
- located at 11202 Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills.
1995: Raven chosen as the School Mascot (determined by a contest held among students).
1999: Stephanie M. Fisher became Head of School.
2000: Activity Center completed.
2003: Dennis H. Grubbs became Interim Head of School.
2004: Stephen K. Barker becomes Head of School.
2005: Board of Trustees renews commitment to outstanding K-8 education.
2008: New Middle School Building opens.
