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
Members of the public can see what the early days of education in Anne Arundel County were like at an open house of the Annearrundell County Free School from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 28. The event is being held in conjunction with the celebration of the 300th … Continue reading
Sixty-five public school and four independent school educators will be honored on Thursday, April 25, 2024, as Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Education Foundation of AACPS celebrate the 38th Annual Excellence in Education Awards Dinner at The Hall @ Live! Arundel Mills. The Excellence in Education event will … Continue reading
For the second consecutive year, an Anne Arundel County school is being recognized for the ways in which it cultivates climates, of kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and belonging. Crofton High School, one of six county schools named a Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner school last month, was recently named to … Continue reading
As the first formal step toward drafting a five-year plan that is reflective of the community, Anne Arundel County Public Schools invites all members of the community to participate in a survey. Facilitated by Insight Education Group, the survey and strategic plan development process will capture various perspectives from students, … Continue reading
Annapolis High School physical education, health, and wellness teacher Mary Kay Connerton tonight was named the 2023-24 Maryland Teacher of the Year by the Maryland State Department of Education. The announcement was the icing on the cake in a six-month run for Connerton. She was named Anne Arundel County Public … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hold its next public meeting on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, two days after it conducts a public hearing on the two plans under consideration to redistrict schools in the northern part of the county. The October 18 meeting begins at 6:30 … Continue reading
In a move designed to allow fans of high school athletics to see more county championship events in a single setting than ever before, Anne Arundel County Public Schools will break new ground later this month when it pilots its first-ever County Championship Showcase at Annapolis High School. The event … Continue reading
Continuing the school system’s commitment to a value-added education for all students and in support of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, Anne Arundel County Public Schools will once again pay for exam, assessment, and certification costs for high school students for the 2023-2024 school year, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark … Continue reading