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Are you thinking about applying to be a Right Start Advisor? If your answer is yes, this meeting is for you. Join us as we discuss the job, hear from current RSAs, and answer questions.
When: 1/15 and 2/04
Where: Google Meet
What Time: 5-6PM
https://meet.google.com/vyx-yofa-udt

13 days ago, AACPS

Right Start Information Night. Are you thinking about applying to be a Right Start Advisor? If your answer is yes, this meeting is for you. Join us as we discuss the job, hear from current RSAs, and answer questions. When: 1/15 and 2/04 Where: Google Meet What Time: 5-6PM Eligible teachers must have at least 5 years teaching experience with preferably 3 of the most recent years being in AACPS. https://meet.google.com/vyx-yofa-udt

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of School and Family Partnerships is looking for candidates for its 11th annual International Parent and Community Leadership Academy (IPCLA), which begins February 17, 2026.

The seven-week academy is aimed at improving communication between the school system and international families as well as diversifying the pool of leaders in schools and communities who can better support the academic achievement of international students and multilingual learners. Meetings will be held during the day at various Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations.

For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2608959.

9 days ago, AACPS

Beginning with freshmen in the 2026-27 school year, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools students will be required to earn one-half credit in financial literacy in order to graduate, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell has announced.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.

10 days ago, AACPS

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will host elected officials representing the county and the City of Annapolis at its annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, January 5, 2026.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.

10 days ago, AACPS

The Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) will launch the 2026–2027 Student Member of the Board (SMOB) election cycle by hosting a virtual information night on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.

For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.

10 days ago, AACPS

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares his recommended fiscal year budget for 2027. #BelongGrowSucceed

English YT: https://youtu.be/KMWI1hieoCU
Spanish YT: https://youtu.be/5GJt3j59wNU

10 days ago, AACPS

Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- December 18, 2025

Continuing a pattern of prudent and responsible budgetary decisions and placing a clear emphasis on prioritizing people over launching a slate of new programs in light of budgetary constraints at various levels, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell tonight recommended a Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education tonight that dedicates nearly 49 percent of new funding to employee compensation and benefits.

For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.

10 days ago, AACPS

Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss Tips for Managing Behavior at Home for ages 0-5 years, including evidence-based strategies & practical examples of when to use them. Virtual event details: Birth to Five: Tips for Managing Behavior at Home,📅Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ⏰12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Register at https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

11 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Join AACPS Birth to Five Services for a virtual Lunch & Learn on managing behavior at home on January 14 at 12 pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

Únase a los Servicios de Nacimiento a los cinco años de AACPS para un almuerzo y aprendizaje virtual sobre cómo manejar el comportamiento en casa (de 0 a 5 años) el 14 de enero a las 12 pm. Inscríbase en: https://forms.gle/9N1Tf6ypKQEmrxJZ6

2025-2026 School Year - 1st Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll.
www.aacps.org/honorroll
#BelongGrowSucceed
#AACPSCelebrates

12 days ago, AACPS

Winter weather is upon is and the easiest and fastest way to stay on top of school schedule changes is to download the AACPS app! App notifications are in the first set of messages sent out when weather decisions are made.

The app is free and accessible to anyone (not just families of students). Be sure to follow the school or schools in which you are interested as well!

Download the app in the App Store or on Google Play.

14 days ago, AACPS

10:00 a.m., 12/14/25: In order to allow facilities and operations crews to clear school lots and walkways in preparation for classes tomorrow, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools facilities will be closed for all groups and activities today, December 14. At this time, all schools will operate on normal schedules on Monday, December 15.

14 days ago, AACPS

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will present his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets at the next meeting of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

The Board will also hold a public workshop to discuss information related to the recently released Maryland Report Card results at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Board Room. The Maryland Report Card provides schools across the state with star ratings calculated from a variety of academic, attendance, and curriculum factors.

For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2595431.

16 days ago, AACPS

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell discusses the Board-approved 2026-2027 calendar.
#BelongGrowSucceed

English: https://youtu.be/dhNs4GRcbYU
Spanish: https://youtu.be/-6sws6kSWPk

17 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell - December 11, 2025

7:30 a.m., 12/9/25: Due to a lack of heat in the building, Piney Orchard Elementary School will be closed for students and staff today, December 9.

19 days ago, AACPS

PINEY ORCHARD ES: School closed today, December 9, due to lack of heat

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Sections 3-305(b)(7) and 3-305(b)(9) of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter and to consider matters related to collective bargaining negotiations.

The meeting will be conducted virtually.

The public may listen to the open portion of the meeting, including the vote to go into closed session, by calling 605-468-8781 and entering access code 685333 followed by the pound/hashtag symbol.

The public may not listen to the closed session portion of the meeting.

20 days ago, AACPS

8:00 a.m., 12/8/25: Emergency crews are currently investigating the source of an unidentified strong odor at the school. Out of an abundance of caution and to prevent students and staff from potentially being outside in frigid temperatures this morning, Meade Middle School will be closed for students and staff today, December 8. This is a matter localized to Meade Middle School. All other schools will operate on normal schedules today.

20 days ago, AACPS

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-5-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

23 days ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

The Board of Education will hold a retreat from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025.

The retreat will be facilitated by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education. As part of the retreat, the Board will engage in a roundtable discussion of administrative functions and related matters with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell and members of his Cabinet.

Pursuant to Section 3-305 of the General Provisions Article of the Open Meetings Act, the Board will vote to go into closed session at the outset of the retreat. The retreat is not open to the public.

23 days ago, AACPS

CONFIRMING AACPS STATUS 12/5/25: All schools opening 2 hours late. Details at www.aacps.org.

23 days ago, AACPS

5:15 a.m., 12/5/25: Due to inclement weather and anticipated hazardous road conditions in parts of the county, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late today. There will be no morning half-day ECSE classes, and no morning sessions at the Centers of Applied Technology North or South. A reassessment of conditions will take place this morning and any changes to this status will be announced by 7:30 a.m. today.

23 days ago, AACPS