The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will begin discussing a change in the grading policy that would eliminate class rank for high school students at its next meeting, scheduled for April 3, 2019. The change comes before the Board at the suggestion of Vice President and student Board … Continue reading
As legislation surrounding the school calendar continues to be debated in the General Assembly, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking public input into potential alterations that may become possible with changes in the law. Under the current Board-approved calendar, the first day of classes for students next year is … Continue reading
Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ graduation rate reached a record level for the Class of 2018 and is the highest among Maryland’s four largest jurisdictions, data now available from the Maryland State Department of Education shows. AACPS’ graduation rate of 89.20 percent, which reflects the percentage of students who graduated … Continue reading
Anne Arundel County Public Schools Director of Partnerships, Development, and Marketing Carol Ann McCurdy has been honored as one of the 2019 Women Who Make A Difference by the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce. McCurdy, who has headed the department since its formation in 2014, was one of … Continue reading
More than 200 county secondary students representing 26 middle and high schools were recently recognized at the Anne Arundel County Regional History Day competition and awards ceremony. Focused on the theme, Triumph & Tragedy in History, the students shared their historical knowledge, extensive research, and educated perspectives via various categories … Continue reading
For the 38th consecutive year, Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Finance Office has been lauded as one of the nation’s best by earning the prestigious Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The award is given to organizations that are committed to … Continue reading
County schools swept their way to first-place finishes in the culinary skills and hospitality management categories at the recent Maryland ProStart Student Invitational, a competition which calls on students to showcase their skills against other programs across the state. Arundel High School won the culinary competition, in which students had … Continue reading
The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) announced on its Twitter page (@CRASC_Online) today that three 11th grade students have been named finalists for the 2019-2020 student member on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County. The students, selected from a field of six applicants, are: Rida Alvi, … Continue reading
The Board of Education will hear a presentation about Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Service Learning Program at its next meeting, scheduled for March 20, 2019. The Maryland State Department of Education requires the completion of 75 hours of student service learning which includes preparation, action, and reflection. Each county … Continue reading
An Arundel High School senior, a North County High School freshman, and a Rockbridge Academy junior shared the Grand Award last night at the 52nd annual Anne Arundel County Regional Science and Engineering Expo last night, in the process earning the right for all three to represent Anne Arundel County … Continue reading