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May 22, 2020
News
North County HS Student Wins Prestigious Gates Scholarship
A special congratulations to North County senior Sarah Abdalla, recipient of the 2020 Gates Scholarship. Sarah will be attending Stanford University in the fall to study Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Gates Scholarship fully funds tuition, room & board, and other expenses for 300 students across the U.S. each year. “This prestigious scholarship program is based on evidence that by eliminating the financial barriers to college, a last-dollar scholarship can enable high-potential, low-income minority students to excel in their course work, graduate college, and continue to be leaders throughout their lives” (https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/)
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AACPS Meals Distribution Tops 1 Million Mark
Posted by Melvin Edwards on 5/14/2020The commitment of Anne Arundel County Public Schools to ensuring that children continue to receive nutritious meals during the school shutdown hit a new milestone today when the Division of Food and Nutrition Services handed out its 1 millionth meal. AACPS has provided meals to children ages 2 to 18 since March 16, the first day of the school shutdown. At the close of today, the 39th day of meal distribution, AACPS has provided 1,008,252 meals to 336,084 children.
“Our Food and Nutrition Services team is nothing short of phenomenal,” Superintendent George Arlotto said. “They have been at our meal sites in all kinds of weather to ensure children are fed and their commitment never wavers. It is inspiring to see.”
Children can go to any of the 40 school sites from noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or the 20 additional mobile meals at the specified times. Children do not have to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals to pick up meals. Adults cannot accept meals on behalf of children who are not present.
“The highlight for me is the satisfaction I see on the faces,” Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services Jodi Risse said. “I see that satisfaction in children, in adults, and in the members of our team who view this as a calling to help our community. It is incredible to watch.”
The meal distribution has included:
- 10,155 meals served to 3,385 students on March 16, the first day of distribution.
- A high of 35,232 meals served to 11,744 children on April 8.
- An average of 25,852 meals served per day.
A complete list of meal sites can be found at www.aacps.org/mealpickup.
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Chris Truffer@ChrisTruffer65Congratulations and Thank You to our seniors for all that you have contributed in your time at Arundel and South River! You are truly #AACPSAwesome!
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AACPS Values Diversity!
Hear from our students on the importance of diversity in our schools!
Congratulations to Lindsey Ells of Hillsmere Elementary School, AACPS’ March Educator of the Month!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Martello of Jones Elementary School, AACPS’ March Employee of the Month!
Congratulations to Vanessa Rivera of the County Council of PTAs, AACPS’ March Volunteer Educator of the Month!
