The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will receive an update on the school system’s early literacy efforts and vote on a new name for George Fox Middle School at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The meeting will begin at noon and will be held … Continue reading
When it comes to music education, Anne Arundel County Public Schools consistently hits all the right notes. The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has named AACPS one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, an honor bestowed on school systems that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide … Continue reading
Board of Education President Melissa Ellis and Superintendent George Arlotto released the following statements today regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal presented to the County Council by County Executive Steuart Pittman: MRS. ELLIS “Considering the many challenges faced by our county in the past year, it is a relief … Continue reading
The schedule of Class of 2021 commencement exercises taking place in the newly constructed stadium at Crofton High School has been finalized, with Meade High School scheduled to kick things off on Monday, June 7, 2021, and Annapolis High School set to close the 12-school run on Thursday, June 10, … Continue reading
Three county public schools were recently recertified as Green Schools by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE). The schools are recognized for their exemplary work in environmental education, sustainability action, and community engagement. Green school status is acquired over the course of about two years as schools … Continue reading
None of the 104 suggested names for George Fox Middle School received more than 50 percent of the votes cast by families of Northeast cluster students and by school staff in the first round of voting last week, so a second round of voting will be needed to determine a … Continue reading
Class of 2021 commencement exercises for Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ 12 comprehensive high schools with graduating seniors will all take place in the newly constructed stadium at Crofton High School, Superintendent George Arlotto informed the Board of Education and families of high school seniors tonight. Ceremonies will begin on … Continue reading
Arundel Middle School dance teacher Jenny Mossburg has been named Dance Educator of the Year by the Maryland Dance Education Association (MDEA). Mossburg is in her 10th year at Arundel Middle, where she teaches dance and directs the school’s Dance Company. Throughout her career, Mossburg has built a reputation not … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will conduct its initial review of a proposed policy that would address safe and inclusive school environments for all students, including LGBTQ+ students, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. As proposed, the new policy would reflect guidelines … Continue reading
Meade High School Chinese teacher Jing Dai has been named the 2020-2021 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The public announcement came at the conclusion of the 35th annual Excellence in Education Awards, broadcast on AACPS-TV and AACPS’ YouTube channel this evening. Myles Healy of St. Mary’s … Continue reading