Educators from two elementary schools, a high school, a contract school, and a Center of Applied Technology were named today as finalists for 2018 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Heather Carnaghan, an eighth-grade teacher at Monarch Global Academy Public Contract School Cherryll Clacks, the Triple-E teacher … Continue reading
Wiley H. Bates Middle School eighth-grader Isabel Messina outlasted 24 other champion spellers Saturday to capture the title at the 30th annual Anne Arundel County Spelling Bee. Isabel correctly spelled the word “fomorian” in the 24th round to win the championship. Reagan Jaikeran of Monsignor Slade Catholic School finished second, … Continue reading
The Board of Education tonight added 51.8 positions to Superintendent George Arlotto’s budget recommendation, passing a $1.2 billion Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget request that contains 27 additional teaching positions and additional compensation increases for all employees. Through a series of amendments, the Board boosted the number of classroom teachers … Continue reading
The Board of Education tonight unanimously reappointed Superintendent George Arlotto to a second four-year term, contingent on the parties reaching agreement on a new contract and approval by the State Superintendent as required by law. “I have been honored and humbled to serve for the last four years as Superintendent … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Anne Arundel County Residents: Since the horrific act that took 17 precious lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Wednesday, many parents and other community members have reached out to ask what we are doing in Anne Arundel County Public Schools to … Continue reading
Nineteen public school students and six private school students will vie to become the champion of the 30th annual Anne Arundel County Spelling Bee on February 24, 2018. The event begins at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. The … Continue reading
SBAC release 2-14-18
The Board of Education today announced its schedule of public briefings, public hearings, and upcoming votes regarding the redistricting processes now under way in the west county and north county areas. The Board is considering a recommendation from Superintendent George Arlotto to shift students who live in the Maryland City … Continue reading
Ten Anne Arundel County Public Schools Career and Technology Education students won their respective categories, 10 more finished second, and six others placed third at the recent SkillsUSA Region 3 championships, earning the right to compete in the upcoming state competition. The following AACPS students won their respective categories: Joshua … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is sponsoring an information night later this month for anyone who is running or may be considering running for a Board seat. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, in the Board Room of the Dr. Carol … Continue reading