Vaccine Clinics Expanded For Anne Arundel County Students

Special clinics across the county will offer the COVID-19 vaccine along with Tdap and meningitis vaccines.

Thursday Deadline To Apply For A Spot In AACPS Virtual Academy

The AACPS's Virtual Academy will accept a limited number of students entering 3rd through 12th grades who cannot return to the classroom.

May Meetings Will Gather Opinions About Next AACPS School Year

Anne Arundel County Public Schools officials will be hosting virtual meetings about how instruction will look this fall.

Last Day Of School For Most AACPS Students Falls On June 18

For most AACPS students, their last day of school will be June 18. The last day of school for graduating seniors will be May 27.

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On Crofton Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Crofton Patch.

2 Fans Per AACPS Student-Athlete Can Attend Spring Games

Just like for the fall sports season, Anne Arundel County Public Schools athletes will be given two tickets per event for spectators.

AACPS Named Among 'Best Communities For Music Education'

Anne Arundel County Public School System has been named as one of the nation’s "best communities for music education."

AACPS Graduation Ceremony Schedule Has Been Released

The first commencement ceremony for Anne Arundel County Public Schools graduating seniors will start June 7 at 10 a.m.

AACPS Graduation Ceremonies To Be Held At Crofton High School

Multiple events will be held across several days and each graduating senior will receive two tickets.

Kindergarten Enrollment Starts April 7 For AACPS

Walk-in registration, which will begin next week after the enrollment period, will not be permitted.

Crofton Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Anne Arundel County.

2 Game Tickets Set Aside For AACPS Athletes, Managers, Coaches

Fans are discouraged from yelling, chanting or singing, and should "consider ways to safely cheer such as stomping or clapping."

Maryland Professor To Train At NASA Astronomy Research Facility

Deborah Levine, an assistant professor of astronomy ​ at Anne Arundel Community College, will be a 2021 NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador.

Virtual Mental Health Forum To Be Hosted By AACPS

The forum will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 9 and will be broadcast live on AACPS’ YouTube page​.

2 Crofton Teachers Named Finalists For Teacher Of The Year Award

The finalists will be among 46 Anne Arundel County teachers to be honored at the 35th Annual Excellence in Education Awards Event April 15.

Students Donate 5,565 Food Items In One Week To Local Pantry

Rockbridge Academy seniors led the initiative, which came at the right time for the depleted West Annapolis Pop-up Pantry.

AACPS Students To Engage In Literature Readings On Presidents Day

Students involved in Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Let’s Talk Justice initiative will spearhead the venture.

5 Million Meals Served To Anne Arundel Youth During Pandemic

Children ages 2 to 18 receive three free school meals per day not just while school is in session, but also during the summer.

AACPS Fall Sports Tryouts To Take Place Starting Feb. 16

Spring sports practices and tryouts will take place April 17 through May 8.

Apply For AACPS Prekindergarten Program Starting Feb. 9

Enrollment for all prekindergarten programs will be done online.

'Racism In Athletics: A Student-Athlete Forum' Planned For Feb. 4

The goal of the virtual event is to continue an open and honest dialogue with AACPS student-athletes around issues of race and equity.

15 Educators Named Semifinalists For AACPS Teacher Of The Year

The teacher of the year semifinalists will be among 46 Anne Arundel County teachers to be honored in April at a special event.

$1.37B FY22 Operating Budget Unveiled By AACPS Superintendent

The recommendation reveals a $52.3 million increase over the current year’s budget.

Rockbridge Academy To Move Into New Building For Fall 2021

The school has secured the former Indian Creek lower school on Evergreen Road.

Crofton Elementary Evacuated Due To Odd Odor: Officials

School officials tweeted that teachers in their classrooms would log back on as soon as they could.

Veterans Recognized By Rockbridge Academy Students

Second graders at the school pieced together heartfelt signs for area veterans to thank them.

Monarch Academy Annapolis Expands Team

Monarch Academy Annapolis restructured and expanded its staffing model to increase proactive supports for students and families.

Crofton Mom Shares Family's Virtual Learning Experience

Elizabeth Fine worries about students' mental health and a widening gap between achievements and education because of online learning.

Signature Program At Crofton High School Focuses On Digital Age

The program was chosen by the school after a series of meetings held with community members and school staff to glean input.

School To Start On The Same Day For Anne Arundel Students

Virtual instruction days for students at the outset of the 2020-2021 school year will begin at 8:30 or 9 a.m., depending on the grade level.

All AACPS Will Open On Time For Virtual Learning

Now that learning is virtual, Anne Arundel County Public Schools no longer needs the waiver for some schools to start later.

Anne Arundel Students Receive Comcast NBCUniversal Scholarships

The award is a one time $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses.

Crofton High School Unveils Mascot, Colors

Crofton High School officials have announced the school's mascot, a cardinal, and its colors red and black.

Name For New Crofton School Approved By School Board

Anne Arundel County school board members approved the name for the new school in Crofton on Sept. 11.

Community Votes On Crofton High School's New Name

More than 300 people attended a meeting with the principal of the new high school in Crofton to vote on their favorite name for the building

New Crofton High School Awaits Final Name Choice

More than 80 name possibilities for Crofton High School were submitted to Anne Arundel County Schools officials. What's your favorite?

Crofton High School Name To Be Voted On At Meeting

Crofton Area High School students and parents can vote on a name for the new school at a public meeting Aug. 26. You can still submit names.

Kick Off With Kindness Event Aug. 22 For AACPS Families, Public

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has teamed up with Crofton-based Kindness Grows Here for a special event about inclusion and acceptance.

Crofton High School Seeks Public's Input For Signature Program

School officials invite the public to attend a series of meetings to help design a signature program for the new Crofton Area High School.

Crofton High School Principal Chosen For 2020 Opening

Crofton High School's new principal has been at the helm of Southern High School for the past three years.