North County High School took its place among the nation’s elite today when it was named an AVID National Demonstration School, joining just over 200 other schools across the nation to have earned the honor. The award is bestowed by the national AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) organization to schools … Continue reading
Hafsa Hamdaoui, a junior at Crofton High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2024-2025 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Instagram page, @CRASC_Online. Miguel Castañeda of … Continue reading
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell is reminding high school seniors and their families 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 to graduates and … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear a presentation about the impact of County Executive Steuart Pittman’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budgets on the school system at its next meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. County Executive Pittman will present his proposal to … Continue reading
The artistic skills of emerging student visual artists from Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) are now on display at Westfield Annapolis Mall as part of a partnership between the mall and the school system. This captivating display, showcasing the talent of almost 3,000 students, is a testament to the … Continue reading
Two graduating seniors from Northeast High School and another from Broadneck High School make up the third class of recipients of the Candace C.W. Antwine Military Service Awards, created by the Board of Education to honor the legacy of Ms. Antwine, a military veteran and former Board member who died … Continue reading
Families who wish to apply for their student to attend Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ prekindergarten program in the 2024-2025 school year may do so online beginning at noon on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. AACPS offers prekindergarten programs for 3-year-olds in 12 schools and 4-year-olds in 64 schools. As called … Continue reading
Fourteen county public schools have been recertified as Maryland Green Schools, and two additional schools earned their initial Green School certification this year, the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) has announced. Under the Green Schools program, schools are recognized for their exemplary work in environmental education, sustainability … Continue reading
Twenty-eight Anne Arundel County Public Schools secondary students won their respective categories, 22 more finished second, and 11 others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference. The student winners represent both centers of applied technology and Old Mill and Severna Park high schools. In addition, three … Continue reading
Bodkin Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Bradley Absher arrived at an assembly today expecting to celebrate the school’s recent gifted and talented accomplishments as well as hear from State Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey Wright. However, shortly after the program began, the true purpose of the assembly was revealed. In … Continue reading