Five county high schools rank in the top 50 in the region when it comes to preparing their students for the rigors of college, according to a recent survey by The Washington Post. The newspaper’s Most Challenging High Schools Index is an annual barometer of the efforts made by schools … Continue reading
North County High School senior Camilla Shanley has found herself in some elite company as one of just 53 state winners – and the lone Maryland recipient – of a National Honor Society Scholarship from the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). There were nearly 6,800 applications nationwide for … Continue reading
Led by Severna Park High School at No. 10, four county high schools are ranked among the 50 best high schools in Maryland, according to the latest study by U.S. News and World Report. Arundel is the next county school on the list at No. 21, followed by Old Mill … Continue reading
MGT of America, the company charged with conducting the new school facilities study for Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Government, will accept public input as to how the county should proceed in eradicating its infrastructure backlog and undertake school construction or renovation projects through Wednesday, … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive an update on the efforts of schools and school system offices to engage members of their communities at its next meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at … Continue reading
Severna Park DECA students Taylor Berger, Annie Myers, and Charlotte Sundel placed second with their Financial Literacy Promotion Project at DECA’s International Career Development Conference, becoming the first Maryland contingent in more than a decade to receive the honor. DECA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with the mission to … Continue reading
The AACPS Wellness Council is proud to announce that the application for 2015 Wellness Schools of Distinction award is now ready for completion. This award recognizes schools that demonstrate a high priority for the health and well-being of students, staff, and school supporters by going beyond the curriculum to produce … Continue reading
For the second time in four years, Oakwood Elementary School has done what very few schools do even once. It’s the only school in the county and one of four from Maryland to be named a 2015 National School of Character by Character.org, a national leader and advocate for character … Continue reading
In its first Great Give effort, the Anne Arundel County Public Schools community made a strong showing to supplement and enhance programs and resources for students. With nearly 350 donors, the school system had the third highest number of donors among the 170 non-profit groups that participated in the Great … Continue reading
The administration of High School Assessment (HSA) and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exams for students enrolled in Algebra I, Algebra II, English 10, Biology, and U.S. Government from Monday, May 18, 2015, through Thursday, May 21, 2015, will cause changes in bus transportation for … Continue reading