Ten County Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Severna Park High School had the most honored students in the prestigious scholarship competition, says Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Board of Education OKs Renovation, Construction Plans

Anne Arundel Schools officials approved a $163.4 million capital budget for the 2016 fiscal year.

Arundel High School Marching Band Wildcat Spectacular

Arundel High School Marching Band Wildcat Spectacular - Saturday, Sep. 27

Crofton High School Supporters Plan Rally

Supporters hoping to persuade the Anne Arundel County Public Schools board to build a high school in Crofton will be at this week's meeting.

Schools to Seek Extension of Immunization Deadline

County schools will not turn away students Monday because they are not current on vaccinations. Free clinics for shots begin next week.

Oculus CEO's $31M Gift to UMD Is Largest in University History

Brendan Iribe, a Maryland native who made a fortune selling his company to Facebook, is financing a computer science building on campus.

County to Offer Free Vaccine Clinics for Students

Anne Arundel County students who do not have state-mandated vaccinations will be kept out of class starting Sept. 15.

Maryland Teacher on Leave for Mental Health, Not Novels

Police are reportedly investigating the Eastern Shore educator for reasons other than school shooting literature.

School Budget Request Cut by $27M Despite Scheduled Renovations

Pending Board of Education approval, Anne Arundel County’s school budget will be finalized in June 2015

Feral Cat Caught in Classroom Supply Closet

A feral cat that prompted school to be canceled was thought to have left the building. But Tuesday morning the animal was back.

Feral Cat Still Missing But School Back to Normal

Labor Day weekend started early for students at one elementary school, but classes will resume as normal on Tuesday.

Budget, Athlete Concussions on Next Board of Education Agenda

The Sept. 3 meeting will focus on budgets and student head injuries. A public workshop on the schools budget will be held Sept. 16.

AACPS Parents, Staff Share First Day Highlights

Students returned to the classroom Monday -- and at least one ALS ice bucket challenge was done -- in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools

'Bless You' and Gun Fiction: Are Schools Too Sensitive?

It’s a new school year and administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?

Class of 2014 Lands $137M in Scholarship Offers

Anne Arundel County Public Schools graduates in the class of 2014 received 7 percent more in scholarship offers than the previous year.

Board to Hear School Readiness Report at Aug. 20 Meeting

The AACPS board will hear an update on readiness as the Aug. 25 start date nears, and review the system's achievement and discipline gap.

ICYMI: Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2014 Under Way

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials and ends soon. Check our link to find what is tax free and what is not.

Schools' Purchasing Office Wins National Award

Anne Arundel County Public Schools says its purchasing office has won national recognition for the third straight year.

Should Maryland Schools Wait Until After Labor Day to Start?

A petition drive is planned to push for a mandate that Maryland public schools wait until after Labor Day to start back to school.

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2014 Starts Sunday

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. Check our link to find what is tax free and what is not.

Back-to-School Events Connect Students, Parents to System

A Back-to-School Bash is planned at Fort Meade, while a Back-to-School Expo will be held at Abundant Life Church in Glen Burnie.

South Shore Fourth-Grader Leads School Supply Drive

South Shore Elementary student Isabella Stack will collect school supplies this weekend for kids in need. Leave donations off at the school.

How do Maryland Schools Rank Against Other States?

A new study by WalletHub ranks Maryland lower than studies in the past.

Back to School: 2014-15 Calendar in Anne Arundel County

You already know school starts Aug. 25. So, when is the last day (and all the breaks in between)?

Athletic Director Named for Meade High School

Kevin Rutledge from Northeast High School has been named the new athletic director for Meade High School.

Win-At-All-Costs Mentality: MD Sports Culture in Need of Reform?

Players, parents and researchers say the culture behind sports often pressures athletes to ignore head injuries and continue playing, which can lead to long-term damage.

Gambrills Schools Wins $10K from BGE Contest

Alston to Lead Schools' Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement

Anthony Alston is the new executive director of the Anne Arundel Public School system’s Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement.

County Students with Disabilities Win Cardin Scholarships

Seven disabled Anne Arundel County students have received scholarships to help fund additional educational, trade school, and summer enrichment opportunities.

School Lunch Prices to Increase in August

School lunch prices will increase when Anne Arundel County Public Schools classes resume in August.

Schools, Union Agree on Last Day of School for Teachers

Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the teachers union have agreed on a last day of work for classroom teachers this school year.

Crofton Fifth-Grader Named Top School Safety Patroller in County

Josh Brew of Crofton Woods Elementary School has been named the Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Outstanding School Safety Patroller of the Year.

Kindergarten Registration Starts This Week at County Schools

Kindergarten registration begins this week for Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

GOP Candidate Tweets Pledge to Build Crofton High School

GOP gubernatorial candidate David Craig used Twitter to pledge he will build a high school in Crofton. Craig is the Harford County executive.

Schools to Host Q&A Sessions on Maryland Common Core

The first of four sessions to give parents in Anne Arundel County Public Schools information about Maryland Common Core will be held April 8.

South River Junior Elected to County Board of Education

The new student member to the county board of education speaks six languages, and ran on a platform of expanding the system's budget, replacing high school lunches with multipurpose hours, and expanding student leadership opportunities.

Anne Arundel Art Teacher Receives National Honor

Eleni Dykstra has been honored by the National Art Education Association. She was the Maryland Art Educator of the Year in 2013.

County School Board to Hold Public Q&A at Edgewater Library

Meet members of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools board of education at the Edgewater Library this week.

Science Fair Winners Focus on Encoding Data, Chesapeake Bay Pollution

Chesapeake Science Point freshman David Kravets won the grand award at the Anne Arundel County Regional Science and Engineering Fair. South River sophomores Sally Albright and Allison Raines took second place.