Heather Garris, principal of Tracey’s Elementary School in Tracey’s Landing, today was named the recipient of the 2023-2024 George Arlotto Leadership Award and will represent Anne Arundel County Public Schools in The Washington Post Principal of the Year program later this year. Garris learned of the news this afternoon during … Continue reading
Annapolis High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program has created quite a reputation for itself since its inception 30 years ago. Now, the NJROTC program is adding another honor to its trophy case. The program, which currently has 102 cadets enrolled, has received the Distinguished Unit Award … Continue reading
The Board of Education has formally approved Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Phase 1 redistricting plan, settings new boundaries for 48 schools as part of an initiative that will bring all schools in the county’s six northernmost clusters under 100 percent capacity. The plan impacts the Chesapeake, Glen … Continue reading
Eight regional businesses, agencies, and organizations were recognized at the third annual Partners in Education Awards Reception on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Live! Arundel Mills. Each organization and business was nominated by an AACPS office or school for their contributions to Anne Arundel County Public Schools students, programs, and … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to adopt a redistricting plan for the northern portion of the county at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Phase 1 of the redistricting process will establish attendance areas for Old Mill West High School and West … Continue reading
Building on its recognition as a National Magnet School of Excellence earlier in 2023, Old Mill Middle School South has now been named a National Certified Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The designation is given to schools that demonstrate – through evidence, reflection, and strategic action – … Continue reading
The Board of Education will hold a public workshop at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 13, to hear updates from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and his staff on the school system’s work with the iReady diagnostic assessment used in math and reading in kindergarten through 8th grade and … Continue reading
AACPS is thrilled to announce that a patch designed by Kelsi Reyes, a sixth-grade student at Bates Middle School during the 2019-2020 school year, is set to embark on an incredible journey. This patch, created as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), has been chosen to travel to … Continue reading
Four principals have been selected as finalists for the 2023-2024 George Arlotto Leadership Award, given annually to the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Principal of the Year. The finalists, determined by AACPS’ Office of School Performance, are: Heather Garris, Tracey’s Elementary School Deneen Houghton, Oak Hill Elementary School Bonnie Myers, … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear an update on the school system’s work to adhere to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and consider approval of two new courses at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. The Blueprint, approved by the Maryland General Assembly … Continue reading