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
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 2021-2022 student member on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County. The students, selected from a field of seven applicants, are: Bunmi Omisore, … Continue reading
The Board of Education’s Equity Committee will meet virtually at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, instead of the previously announced 6 p.m. start. The meeting will not be broadcast, but it is open to the public. Those wishing to listen can call 301-960-3676 and enter the Conference ID … Continue reading
One hundred and five names have been submitted by members of the public for consideration for a new name for George Fox Middle School. The names, which can be found here, reflect people of local, national, and international prominence, geographic regions, and area landmarks. George Fox Middle School Principal Glenna … Continue reading
As part of Healthy Anne Arundel Month, the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear an update at its next meeting on the ways Anne Arundel County Public Schools cultivates communities of wellness and the ways in which schools meet the needs of all students while focusing on … Continue reading
Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will get under way next week, and parents and guardians can reserve their child’s seat by enrolling online beginning on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Children enrolling in kindergarten must be 5 years old on or by September 1, … Continue reading