Thirteen county high school dancers earned All-State honors and four others earned honorable mention at the 29th annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase recently at Goucher College. The All-State dancers, who earned their spots through auditions after being nominated by their dance company directors, are: Lauren Anderson, Southern High … Continue reading
Superintendent George Arlotto today reminded parents of all Anne Arundel County Public Schools students that the semester break for students – now scheduled for January 31, 2018 – could shift if there is inclement weather that forces schools to close on any of the last two days of the second … Continue reading
As the Board of Education prepares to consider final adoption of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ new five-year Strategic Plan next month, the school system is turning to parents, students, employees, and community members one more time for input. A draft of the plan is posted online at www.aacps.org/strategicplan2018, along … Continue reading
Annapolis High School math teacher Allison Felton arrived at an assembly today expecting to celebrate the school’s efforts to create avenues of wellness for students and staff. A short time later, however, Felton learned that she was the focal point of the assembly, and her stellar work earned her $25,000 … Continue reading
The Board of Education will conduct its third review and vote on an updated policy regarding administration of quarterly assessments at its next meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva … Continue reading
A dozen businesses, agencies, and organizations have been nominated by schools for the 2018 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Business Partner of the Year Awards. In the category of Under 50 Employees, the nominees are: Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve – Maryland, nominated by Broadneck High School Chesapeake Performing … Continue reading
Sixty-two Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) educators have earned National Board Certification, the highest teaching credential in the nation administered by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Among this year’s AACPS achievers, 39 earned the designation for the first time while 23 renewed their credentials after ten years. … Continue reading
The School Board Appointment Commission of Anne Arundel County has received five applications for the vacant District 32 seat on the Board of Education, and will interview those candidates at a meeting on January 31, 2018. The following people submitted applications: Sidney Butcher of Hanover Ashley Johnson of Severn Alyson … Continue reading
Meade High School sophomore Nina Huff is one of four finalists to be the next student member of the Maryland State Board of Education. Huff was notified of the honor this week. She will take part on the Maryland Association of Student Councils’ (MASC) Legislative Session on February 3, at … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on what redistricting proposals to take to a public hearing at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2018. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road … Continue reading