Proposed Budget, School Boundary Changes to Be Unveiled

The recommendations will be discussed Dec. 10. They include no changes in Edgewater or Naval Academy campus boundaries.

Anne Arundel Co.: Last Chance to Comment on Later School Start Times

Anne Arundel County Public Schools leaders are considering four options for later high school start times. Comments are due by Nov. 30.

Applications Open for Anne Arundel County Board of Education Vacancies

Residents have until Jan. 6 to apply for two seats open on the Anne Arundel County Board of Education.

Brandenburg to Resign from County Board of Education

Amalie Brandenburg will step down from her District 33 position on the Anne Arundel County Board of Education at the end of November.

25 Students to Dance in Anne Arundel County Ensemble

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which has a nationally-recognized dance education program, announced the dancers accepted to its teams.

Student Readiness Focus of Upcoming Family Conference

Anne Arundel County Public Schools will hold the Nov. 15 conference to support student achievement.

Board OKs School Calendar that Factors in Weather Closings

If Anne Arundel County Public Schools miss an extended number of days because of weather in 2015-16, spring break will be shorter.

OPEN HOUSE - Monsignor Slade Catholic School - November 11th 8:30 - 10:30 am

Offering guided tours November 11th for prospective families of children in preschool (age 2) - 8th grade

Next School Calendar Factors in Weather Closings

If Anne Arundel County Public Schools miss an extended number of days because of weather in 2015-16, spring break will be shorter.

County School Board Taking Applications for Citizen Advisory Committee

Four seats are open on the panel, including representatives for Meade and Annapolis.

2 County Schools Named International Baccalaureate World Schools

Frank Hebron-Harman and South Shore Elementary Schools in Anne Arundel County received the official authorization.

Schools Offer Free Microsoft Office to All Students

Area students can use Office ProPlus on their personal devices at no cost as long as they are enrolled in a county school.

ICYMI: Comments Sought on Possible Later School Start Times

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education is considering four options for later high school start times.

Construction Update on Agenda of Board of Education Meeting

Anne Arundel County Public Schools leaders will also discuss revisions to a policy that governs teaching about religion.

Family Loses Appeal in Pop-Tart Gun Incident

Parents of Josh Welch, 9, plan to appeal to the Maryland State Board of Education in hopes of clearing a suspension his school record.

County School Board Outreach Session Canceled

The session was set for tonight, Oct. 15, at the Waugh Chapel Community Center in Gambrills.

Parent Comments Sought on Possible Later School Start Times

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education is considering four options for later high school start times.

Have An Opinion on School Calendar? Share It

A committee working on proposals for the 2015-16 Anne Arundel County Public Schools' calendar wants to hear from you by Oct. 10.

Board to Hear Report on School Start Times

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools board will discuss school start times at its Oct. 8 meeting.

McDonald's to Honor Anne Arundel County Teacher of the Year

Christina Houstain, head of the social studies department at Broadneck High School in Annapolis, will be honored at the Oct. 7 fundraiser.

Parents Can Quiz County School Board

The Anne Arundel County Board of Education will hold an outreach session at the Waugh Chapel community center.

Linthicum Elementary Named 2014 National Blue Ribbon School

This award marks the 13th Blue Ribbon recognition across the Anne Arundel County school system.

Free FluMist Vaccines Available at County Schools

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade may receive the flu vaccines in October, says Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Redistricting for Edgewater, Annapolis Schools to be Studied

The goal of the study is to create options to alleviate overcrowding at Tyler Heights Elementary School, district officials say.

County to Host Conference Cultivating Literacy Leaders

The conference is open to the public, and set for Oct. 9 at Carver Staff Development Center in Gambrills.

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.

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.

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.