Schools

Two new schools included in $209.1 mil AACPS capital budget

Nine major construction projects and two new schools are among the items included in Anne Arundel County Public Schools proposed $209.1 million capital budget for 2021..

Schools, Community

College recognizes Maryland Senate Leader

The College of Southern Maryland Foundation is launching an initiative to establish the Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr. Center for Leadership at CSM..

Arts & Theater, Schools

Battle at Breton benefits band boosters

Fans of marching bands will want to check out the Battle at Breton, a marching band competition to benefit the Leonardtown High School Band Boosters..

Schools

Four AACPS students finalists for scholarship

Four students from three Anne Arundel County public high schools have been selected as semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship competition..

Schools, Community

Scrapbooking crop event benefits students

A scrapbooking crop event will benefit students and their pursuit of career education..

Schools

Crofton High School name approved

After years of discussion, a public call for suggestionsm and a vote by citizens in the area, the new Crofton Area High School finally has an official, if not particularly original name: Crofton High School..

Schools

AACPS to tackle student achievement gap

Leaders of Anne Arundel County and Anne Arundel County Public Schools are taking aim at the achievement gap between students in the county. Of particular concern is the gap between white and African-American students..

Schools, Crime

Teens make false shooting report at middle school

The Charles County Sheriff's Office says that two teens caused some tense moments on Tuesday morning by making a false report about a school shooting..

Schools

Changes to classroom fire safety rules aim to keep kids safer

Standards intended to protect kids from fires may have put them in danger in other situations. That's why the National Fire Protection Association is making some changes to door requirements..

Schools

PGCPS changes calendar - extends school year

The school year has barely begun, but Prince George's County Public Schools are already making some changes to the 2019/20 school calendar by adding more professional development time for teachers and a day off tor the primary election..

Schools

$10,000 donation will help teachers buy school supplies

Teachers at Glen Burnie Park Elementary School received a surprise $10,000 donation to use towards school supplies..

Schools

CCPS stresses kindness, encouragement

The school year got off to an encouraging start for students at Charles County Public Schools including high schoolers being welcomed back to class by cheerleaders and the band..

Sports, Schools

Jamie L. Roberts Stadium, will be dedicated on Saturday

St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s newest facility, Jamie L. Roberts Stadium, will be dedicated on Saturday, September 7 at 12:30 p.m..

Schools

Maryland 'Teacher of the Year' finalists announced

Seven finalists have been announced for 2019-2020 Maryland Teacher of the Year..

Schools

Learn about programs, scholarships at annual College Fair

The annual Charles County College Fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at North Point High School in Waldorf..

Schools

Higher education questions answered at college fair

If you're a student or a parent with questions about college, you're in luck. There will be plenty of answers available at the Southern Maryland College Fair on Tuesday, September 17..

Schools

Eva Turner students tour their temporary school

When Keon Stinnie returns to school Sept. 3, he will ride the bus for the first time, attend classes in a new building and start a new grade. So will most of his classmates..

Schools

CCPS students improve test scores in language arts

Charles County Public Schools reported that CCPS students improved their scores for PARCC, Maryland's school assessment tests, in English language arts. Math scores remained the same or declined..