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)?

Student Member of County Board of Education Sworn In July 1

Ayesha Chaudhry, a rising senior at South River High School, will be sworn in July 1 as the 41st student member of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County.

Pilewski Resigns, Kubic to be Appointed Head of Curriculum and Instruction

Following the resignation Monday morning of Greg Pilewski, Kathryn L. Kubic will be named the next Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction.

Autonomy Of Local Schools Uncertain in Maryland

There are red flags, particularly around student test scores and teacher evaluations.

Winners of Smoking Stinks Student T-Shirt Design Contest Announced

Students in three age groups were named winners in the Smoking Stinks contest. Their designs will be used on T-shirts and each wins an iPod.

County Board of Education to Hold Q&A at Fort Meade

Parents and students can ask school board members questions at a public event on April 26 at Fort Meade.

Kindergarten Registration Starts This Week at County Schools

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

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.

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.

School Board Narrows Candidate List for Superintendent

The list of superintendent candidates for Anne Arundel County Public Schools has been narrowed to seven. A community panel will interview the finalists.

County Students Named to All-State Music Groups

Students from across Anne Arundel County have been named to All-State band, orchestra and chorus.

County's Top Student Scientists Compete for Spot at International Fair

The public can view science, math and engineering projects done by Anne Arundel County students on Saturday.

Study: Every Class of AACPS Graduates Adds $1.8 Billion to Economy

A new study looks at the economic impact of school spending in Anne Arundel County.

Anne Arundel Schools Make Decision on Wednesday Classes

Are students and teachers finally headed back to class on Wednesday?

Anne Arundel Schools Make Decision on Monday Opening

Anne Arundel Public Schools officials have made a decision about Monday classes.

Students Can Learn German Culture, Language in Immersion Day

A German STEM immersion day will be held March 1 at North County High School.

Do Maryland High Schools Need Athletic Trainers? Advocates Apply Pressure

Anne Arundel County has trainers at all high schools, which is not the case around the state.

Parents Take Stand Against Common Core in Annapolis

Several spoke about 'untested standards' and teachers being 'deathly afraid' to oppose the program, while Maryland Board of Education defended it.

Weather Decision for Anne Arundel County Public Schools

The school system made its announcement Wednesday morning.

State to Schools: Reduce Number of Students Kicked Out of Class, Expelled

The Maryland Board of Education wants local school systems to move away from zero-tolerance policies and instead evaluate student discipline on a case-by-case basis.

School System Shops for New Transportation Supervisor

The position makes recommendations on whether to keep schools open during bad weather.

Musicians from Spalding Win Battle of the Bands

The band Five Seconds to Freedom earned a professional recording session, radio airtime and a headliner performance later this year at Rams Head On Stage.

Company Could Place Cell Tower at CAT North

There will be a public meeting on Feb. 11 to discuss plans for the 130-foot monopole.

'Gentlemen' Meet with County Exec at Nantucket

The Gentlemen's Group, featuring third-graders at Nantucket Elementary, got lessons in role models and decision-making.

Board to Vote on Enclosure of Open Space Classrooms at Meade

Open classrooms at public schools are going away.

Anne Arundel Schools Make Decision on Friday Opening

Citing "lingering weather conditions," the school system will have a delayed opening again Friday.

Company Drops Plans for Cell Tower at Piney Orchard Elementary

Milestone Communications said that ultimately, the school property had too many constraints to allow for a tower to be built.

Improving Economy Translates to Declining Community College Enrollment

Howard Community College gained the most students since 2010 of any Maryland public two-year school. The biggest decline came in Baltimore County.

Anne Arundel Schools Make Decision on Thursday Opening

Schools will be delayed Thursday but dismiss at the normal time.

Student 'Cancels' School Via Fake Tweet

A hoax tweet sent by a student "canceled" school Wednesday before AACPS officially made the call.