The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear about the impact of County Executive Steve Schuh’s proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Operating and Capital budgets on the school system at its next meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in the Board Room at the Parham … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will take part in a retreat focused on environmental literacy and sustainability on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in Annapolis. The Board will discuss pertinent issues with school system staff and teachers as well as with CBF … Continue reading
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for openings on the Executive Committee of its countywide Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a 30-member panel that provides input and advice on specific issues surrounding education throughout the county. The panel consists of two representatives from each of the 12 high school … Continue reading
Interim State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jack Smith has approved Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ request to allow Benfield and West Annapolis elementary schools to end the school year one day early for students in order to prepare for summer construction projects. The one-day waiver means that the school year … Continue reading
Anne Arundel County Public Schools received recommendations for an additional $16.6 million for major school construction projects in the final round of state funding deliberations this month, bringing the total allocated in the coming fiscal year to a record $44.6 million. “This is just phenomenal news for our school system, … 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
What an interesting journey it has been for Katrina Griffin. After wanting to quit teaching on her third day in 2001 – before her first students even arrived – and subsequently being talked out of it, Griffin has gone on to make quite an impact and receive numerous accolades in … Continue reading
Managing Director of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Christy Goldfuss joined U.S. Secretary of Education John King today to announce that Broadneck High School is a 2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School (ED-GRS). In addition, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is among the 2016 U.S. Department … Continue reading
Two county public schools have been added to the distinguished list of Maryland Green Schools and eleven more have earned recertification honors, the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) has announced. The latest schools to earn the achievement are: Freetown and Germantown elementary schools. Eight other AACPS schools … Continue reading
State Comptroller Peter Franchot today honored Overlook Elementary School with a Silver Hammer Award, symbolizing the commitment of the school staff and school system to superior maintenance of the school building and grounds. In a visit to the school, Franchot lauded the custodial staff for the part they play in … Continue reading