Last Day Of School For AACPS Falls On June 18

The last day of school for seniors is still May 21. The adjustment allows the school system to seek a state waiver for instructional days.

Grading Options To Be Discussed At AACPS May 6 Virtual Meeting

Also at the meeting, the superintendent will recommend extending the 2019-2020 school year to June 18 to accommodate for missed days.

Anne Arundel Schools Designates April 28 As Instructional Day

The school board did not take action on any other part of the calendar, including the last day of school for students.

Students Vying For Education Board Spot To Debate Online April 23

Three Anne Arundel County finalists vying for the 2020-2021 seat for student member of the board of education will debate April 23 at 4 p.m.

No Fans At Sporting Events, Field Trips Canceled At AACPS

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has banned all field trips, large school assemblies, special events and school performances.

AACPS Cancels All Travel Out Of State, Country Due To Coronavirus

Effective immediately, Anne Arundel County Public Schools has halted all travel for students and staff out of state and out of the country.

6 Juniors Tapped For AACPS Education Board Student Member Spot

Nominees must submit completed application packets to the office of student leadership by 4 p.m. March 12.

Residents Appointed To AACPS Citizen Advisory Committee

​ Five people have been tapped to fill executive panel vacancies for the Anne Arundel County Public Schools' citizen advisory committee.

Racist Graffiti Found In Pasadena High School Bathroom

The graffiti incident occurred one week after a student created a noose during science class at an Anne Arundel County middle school.

Design Of New Schools Unveiled At March 4 School Board Meeting

The Anne Arundel County education board will be voting on schematic designs for three replacement elementary schools at its March 4 meeting.

Finalists Announced For Anne Arundel County Teacher Of The Year

The finalists were surprised with the news when the superintendent and education board members popped into their respective classrooms.

Graduation Rate Increases Among Ethnic Students In AACPS

For example, Glen Burnie High School’s graduation rate has grown by 12.45 points – the largest in the county – since 2011.

30 Students Vie To Become Anne Arundel Spelling Bee Champion

The 32nd annual Anne Arundel County Spelling Bee will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 29 in the board room of the Parham Building, Annapolis.

Education Board Finalizes AACPS $1.37B Operating Budget

The board also approved a revised official FY2021 capital budget request of $214.2M for AACPS after passing a pair of amendments.

AACPS Students Invited To Town Hall Meetings, Forum

There will be a town hall meeting held once each month from February through May across the county.

Differing School Start Times, Dismissals Proposed For AACPS

The Anne Arundel County education board will hear 27 recommendations to make transportation services more efficient at a March 10 meeting.

H.S. Juniors Can Apply Now For Board of Ed Student Member Spot

Anne Arundel County high school juniors in good academic standing can apply now to serve as a student member of the county education board.

Students Receive Vision, Hearing Checks At AACPS This Month

The screenings are for children in preschool, kindergarten, first and eighth grade, and for students new to Anne Arundel County schools.

AACPS Superintendent Addresses Parents' Fears About Coronavirus

Anne Arundel Co. School Superintendent Arlotto wrote in a letter to parents​ that additional school cleanings are not needed at this time.

Anne Arundel Officials Want Cameras On School Bus Stop Arms

Proposed legislation calling for cameras to be installed on school bus stop arms is set for a public hearing in early February.​

3 Anne Arundel Schools Honored For Work With Gifted Students

Pasadena, Edgewater and Belvedere elementary schools have earned Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education awards from the state ed. dept.

AACPS Dancers Earn All-State Honors

Fourteen dancers from the Anne Arundel County Public Schools have earned All-State honors. Another dancer was selected as Honorable Mention.

Later Start Times For Students Considered By AACPS

The Anne Arundel County board of education is reviewing recommendations that the school consider later start times to help performance.

AACPS Holds Graduations At New Events Center

The new 4,000-seat Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills will be the site for most of the class of 2020 graduation ceremonies.

Anne Arundel School Calendar: Winter Break, Other Dates To Know

Anne Arundel County Public Schools students are on break. Here's a reminder of important dates and holidays in the next few months.

AACPS Aug. 31 School Start Date To Be Voted On Nov. 20

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools board of education will vote on the 2020-2021 school calendar with an Aug. 31 start date.

Pasadena, Crofton Educators Receive State Awards

Two Anne Arundel County educators have received statewide recognition for their teaching initiatives. Two additional teachers were honored.

Anne Arundel Co. Teachers Of The Year Unveiled At Special Event

More than 50 school teachers from Anne Arundel County will be honored at the 34th annual Excellence in Education banquet in April.

Hearing, Vision Screenings Conducted At AACPS In November

Hearing and vision screenings will be carried out at numerous schools in Anne Arundel County in November.

Local High School Bands Capture 1st At Inaugural State Contest

Chesapeake and Broadneck high schools both placed first in the Maryland Marching Band Association’s first-ever state marching band contest.

AACPS Challenges County Exec, Mayor To Wear Orange On Unity Day

AACPS is challenging County Executive Pittman and Annapolis Mayor Buckley to "Turn Anne Arundel County Orange” on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Three AACPS Elementary Buildings To Be Replaced

Quarterfield Elementary, Rippling Woods Elementary and Hillsmere Elementary will be replaced with new structures within the next five years.

AACPS Education Board Approves 2021 Capital Budget

Included in the AACPS education board-approved budget is funding for new school buildings.

AACPS Seeks Teacher Of The Year Nominees

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking nominations for its 2020 Teacher of the Year for Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Drunk Bus Driver Arrested On Anne Arundel Schools Route: Police

A 36-year-old bus driver for Anne Arundel County Public Schools was found asleep in the bus seat intoxicated, police say.

AACPS Has Four National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has four National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

Bus Driver Shortage Causes Problems For AACPS

Anne Arundel County Public Schools needs at least 20 more bus drivers. In the meantime, the alternatives are upsetting some parents.

3 AACPS Schools Named National Banner Unified Champion Schools

The Special Olympics has named 3 Anne Arundel County high schools as National Banner Unified Champion Schools for their inclusion program.

Superintendent George Arlotto Submits $209.1 Million Capital Budget To Board Of Education

Superintendent George Arlotto recommended a $209.1 million FY2021 capital budget to the Board of Education.

Board Of Education Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Negotiated Agreement With Secretaries And Assistants Association

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County approved an agreement with SAAAAC.