Board of Education President Joanna Tobin and Superintendent of Schools Mark T. Bedell today released the following statement in the wake of recent claims from Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC): “Our school system, like those around the country, is facing a staffing crisis of unprecedented proportion. Due to … Continue reading
In the latest signal that the new school year is almost here, details on more than 1,500 bus routes across the county are now available to families on the school system’s website. The routes, available at www.aacps.org/buses, reflect the immense amount of work done over the last year by the … Continue reading
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Teacher of the Year for Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the county’s Independent Schools. Nominees and winners will be recognized at the 37th annual Excellence in Education awards, hosted by the Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, on Thursday, … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Section 3-305(b)(7) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consult with counsel to obtain legal … Continue reading
Every day in Maryland, thousands of drivers fail to stop for school buses and put the lives of children at risk. Anne Arundel County Public Schools hopes to halt dangerous driving around its school buses beginning this fall with the launch of a new safety initiative in partnership with the … Continue reading
With the calendar having turned to August, it’s time for families to to plan to attend the Back-To-School event at their child’s school. Approximately 84,000 students are expected to enter Anne Arundel County classrooms when the school year kicks off on Monday, August 29, 2022. Back-To-School events and related events … Continue reading
North County High School 2022 graduate Dominic Alfinito’s star shined brightly at a recent forum sponsored by NASA, so much so that he took first place for his effort in a student poster competition that explained research into hydration patterns on the Oppia crater. Alfinito, who competed against other high … Continue reading
For the 11th consecutive year and 13th time overall, the National Procurement Institute has recognized Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Purchasing Office as one of the best in the United States. The 2022 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award once again puts AACPS’ Purchasing Office in elite company. AACPS is … Continue reading
Pursuant to Section 3-305(b) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet via conference call at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, for the intended purpose of voting to go into closed session meeting to discuss … Continue reading
Class of 2022 graduate from South River High School John Hooker is the recipient of a coveted scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Hooker is among 2,600 scholars from across the nation who will each receive between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study. He … Continue reading