The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County tonight approved a sweeping redistricting plan for the Annapolis Peninsula, changing attendance boundaries for eight of the Annapolis cluster’s nine elementary schools and both of its middle schools. The plan recommended to the Board by Superintendent George Arlotto moves about 400 students … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to conduct final discussions and vote on the Annapolis Peninsula redistricting plan at its next meeting, scheduled for April 19, 2017. The Board has held prior public discussions and a public hearing on the plan, which essentially consists of three … Continue reading
Holding true to its name, local non-profit Let’s Help Kids (LHK) recently committed $40,000-worth of musical instruments to be distributed among Title I schools throughout the county. Superintendent of Schools George Arlotto met with the group earlier this week to show appreciation and share in the excitement. As part of … Continue reading
Anne Arundel County Public Schools kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year will now be held at county elementary schools beginning April 26, 2017, instead of April 19, 2017, as previously announced. Registration must be done in person at the school in which the child will be enrolled. Children enrolling … 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
It’s pretty safe to say that if Anne Arundel County Public Schools asked students to vote for their 2016-2017 BFF, Mother Nature would win hands down. With winter’s whimper forcing schools to close for just one day, the last day of school for most students will be Thursday, June 8, … Continue reading
The Center of Applied Technology – North’s Printing Technologies program and instructor Michael Born have been honored for the program’s innovative approach to preparing students for entry-level positions in the printing industry with the 2016 Frederick D. Kagy Education Award of Excellence. The award, given by the Printing Industries of … Continue reading
Dancers from five county elementary schools will perform their versions of “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” in a special partnership with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland on Tuesday, April 4. Students from Brooklyn Park, Piney Orchard, Overlook, Riviera Beach, and Rolling Knolls elementary schools will perform along with BTM dancers as … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear an update on the wellness programs and initiatives throughout Anne Arundel County Public Schools at its next meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in the Board Room at the Parham Building, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis. The … Continue reading
The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) has announced on its Twitter page (@CRASC_Online) that three 11th-grade students have been named finalists for the 2017-2018 student member on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County. The students, selected from a field of seven applicants, are: Lusia Cole, Chesapeake … Continue reading