Superintendent George Arlotto today released this statement in the wake of incidents following the death of George Floyd: Over the last two days, we have been made aware of and are investigating reports of hate-filled, inappropriate and, in one case, racist online posts that appear to have been carried … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear information related to the school system’s ongoing planning for summer instructional recovery and fall reopening efforts at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Superintendent George Arlotto and members of his team will provide an update on avenues … Continue reading
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for two additional openings on the Executive Committee of its countywide Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a 32-member panel that provides input and advice on specific issues surrounding education throughout the county. The Board last week announced openings for nine positions on the … Continue reading
Twenty-six Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school students and 32 AACPS middle school students have earned 2020-2021 All-County Dance honors for their efforts. All-County dancers are selected by dance company directors at their schools. To qualify, dancers must perform at an advanced level, show leadership ability, maintain a cumulative … Continue reading
Based on new guidance from the county Health Officer, Superintendent George Arlotto today announced a change in Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ plans to celebrate graduating seniors that will allow some family members to be with their graduates when they receive their diplomas. In addition to Digital Commencement Celebrations that … 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
Drake Smith, a junior at Meade High School, has been elected by members of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) to be the 2020-2021 student member of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (SMOB). The results were announced today on CRASC’s Twitter page, @CRASC_Online. Conor Curran of … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear information and discuss a pair of cell phone tower projects proposed for school properties at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2020. A project proposed for Shady Side Elementary School will be before the Board. The Board reviewed … Continue reading
Superintendent George Arlotto today announced the school system’s transition away from traditional graduation exercises for high school seniors to a four-tiered celebration of members of the Class of 2020 that will include a digital graduation ceremony and potentially a cap-and-gown event later this summer. The decision was made necessary in … Continue reading
The commitment of Anne Arundel County Public Schools to ensuring that children continue to receive nutritious meals during the school shutdown hit a new milestone today when the Division of Food and Nutrition Services handed out its 1 millionth meal. AACPS has provided meals to children ages 2 to 18 … Continue reading