Michele Gay, whose daughter was among the 20 children killed in the tragic 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., will be the featured speaker at a town hall meeting on safe schools sponsored by Anne Arundel County Public Schools next week. As an outgrowth of the … Continue reading
With winter finally in the rearview mirror, parents, employees, and students can turn their attention to completing the school year and embarking on summer vacation. The last day of school for most students will be Friday, June 14, 2019. As detailed below, the last day of school for students at … Continue reading
Superintendent George Arlotto today reminded high school seniors and their parents that the use or possession of alcohol and other illegal substances can cost students a chance to participate in prom, graduation, and other ceremonies culminating their high school careers. In a letter sent home with seniors today, Dr. Arlotto … Continue reading
The United States Coast Guard Yard Structural Group and New Life Addiction Counseling and Mental Health Services have been honored as Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ 2019 Business Partners of the Year. The awards were announced at the school system’s recent 33rd annual Excellence in Education event. The Coast Guard … Continue reading
The AACPS Wellness Council is excited to announce that the application for 2019 Wellness Schools of Distinction award is now ready for completion. This award recognizes schools that demonstrate a high priority for the health and well-being of students, staff, and school supporters by going beyond the curriculum to produce … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County tonight unanimously approved a plan to leave school meal prices at the same level as they have been for six years. Under the plan, full-price breakfast at all levels for the 2019-2020 school year will remain at $1.50, elementary school lunches will … Continue reading
Superintendent George Arlotto released the following statement today regarding the Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal presented to the County Council by County Executive Steuart Pittman: “The proposal put forth by the County Executive today is a quantum leap forward in addressing the expectation gap that exists in Anne Arundel County. … Continue reading