From launching the highly successful Triple-E program in 12 more schools to embarking on a new required course for incoming ninth-graders, the 2019-2020 school year features more opportunities for students to be engaged at all levels as well as a focus on fostering communities of acceptance and inclusion. With the … Continue reading
The percentage of Anne Arundel County Public Schools students who reached the level designated as College and Career Ready (CCR) on their respective PARCC English Language Arts assessments rose more than 1.7 percentage points at all grade levels, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) … Continue reading
More than 320 people favor naming the county’s first new high school in nearly four decades Crofton High School. The name was among 75 up for consideration at a meeting of parents and community members tonight at Crofton Middle School. In addition to the vote, Principal Kathryn Feuerherd spoke to … Continue reading
The conclusion of nearly $165 million in construction projects will be the focus of four school celebrations next week as students and parents get their first look at completed facilities in Arnold, Fort Meade, Jessup, and Pasadena. Arnold and Jessup elementary schools will celebrate new buildings, while High Point and … Continue reading
On the heels of a highly successful Unity Day last year, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is expanding opportunities for those involved with schools and those in other areas of the county workforce to take part in visible anti-bullying efforts that emphasize kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. All schools and school … Continue reading
Eighty names for the new Crofton Area High School were submitted by members of the public by yesterday’s deadline and 75 will be voted on when Principal Kathryn Feuerherd holds a community meeting Monday night at Crofton Middle School. The names, which can be found here, reflect people of local, … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear an update on the readiness of schools for the 2019-2020 school year at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road … Continue reading
Crofton Area High School Principal Kathryn Feuerherd will host a meeting for future students and parents as well as community members later this month to discuss her vision for the school and have those in attendance vote on their preference for a school name. At the meeting, scheduled for 6:30 … Continue reading
Jodi Risse, Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, today was presented with a national award for her leadership efforts to reduce instances of childhood hunger. Risse was named a 2019 Summer Meals Hero by the national anti-hunger campaign No Kid Hungry. Criteria for the … Continue reading
The Crofton-based group Kindness Grows Here and Anne Arundel County Public Schools are teaming up to kick off the 2019-2020 school year with an event designed to inspire children and adults alike to start school with a mindset that facilitates acceptance and inclusion. Kick Off With Kindness will take place … Continue reading