In a return to traditional ticketing procedures as outlined by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), the organization that oversees high school athletics in the state, spectators supporting their high school teams in postseason tournaments held in Anne Arundel County and other counties will be charged an admission … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has given its unanimous approval to the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Virtual Academy, clearing the way for final approval by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for an initiative Superintendent George Arlotto plans to launch in September. The Virtual Academy, … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear more details on the planned AACPS Virtual Academy and subsequently vote on whether to approve the initiative at its next meeting, scheduled for June 2, 2021. The Board heard an overview of the school system’s plans for the fully virtual … Continue reading
Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health are teaming up to offer another round of first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations for students ages 12 and older next week. Any AACPS student, no matter where they live, who qualifies and any AACPS employee can register to receive … Continue reading
The Board of Education is now accepting applications for 16 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 panel consists of two representatives from each of the 13 high … Continue reading
Principals at all levels of the school system are working to notify families that their students can return to school for either two or four days per week of in-person instruction – something that will occur for some students as early as Monday – in the wake of a decision … Continue reading
Anne Arundel County Public Schools will host a series of virtual listening tour sessions next week to gather information from parents, students, employees, and community members about how instruction and other aspects of school system operations should look as plans continue to be formulated for the 2021-2022 school year. The … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will take its first in-person public testimony in 14 months when it holds a pair of meetings next week. The Board has scheduled a special session for 3 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021, at which it will discuss the impact of … Continue reading
The school-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics jointly operated by Anne Arundel County Public School and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health will be open to students age 12 and older beginning on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Clinics will offer the Pfizer vaccination and will run from noon to 3 p.m. … Continue reading
Restrictions on the number of spectators at regular season spring high school athletics contests that are held outdoors will be lifted beginning next week and the number of tickets provided to graduating seniors for commencement exercises has been increased from two to four, Superintendent George Arlotto announced today. The changes … Continue reading