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The Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee invites you to join us to connect with local organizations, service providers, and educational resources that support individuals with special needs and their families.
When: Thursday, Feb 12 at 5:30 PM
Where: Severna Park High School

3 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

AA-SECAC Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee Special Education Resource Fair Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 Severna Park High School 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Free Entry

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is scheduled to vote on changes in its policy regarding graduation requirements for students at its next meeting, set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. For complete information, including proposed changes in the administrative regulation regarding graduation requirements, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2625723.

4 months ago, AACPS

7:45 a.m., 1/8/26: An accident at Mountain Road and Bussenius Road is causing significant traffic delays across the Chesapeake cluster. All buses will make all stops but may be delayed in getting to those stops.

4 months ago, AACPS

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares more about the district’s mentoring program.

English: https://youtu.be/D0a2RMQtGJw
Spanish: https://youtu.be/F-WJVQjDE3A

4 months ago, AACPS

Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- January 8, 2026

Calling it a “proactive and responsible step” to address growing pressures as the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process begins, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell today announced an immediate hiring freeze for the school district’s central and satellite offices.

For more information, go to the AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619561.

4 months ago, AACPS

Northeast Middle School Assistant Principal Andrea Cannady, who has focused her work on helping students realize social-emotional as well as academic growth, has been named Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals.
To learn more about Cannady and the award, go to AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2619260.

4 months ago, AACPS

Citing his relentless quest to build and enhance relationships and teams that increase student achievement, the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) today named Meade High School Principal Dr. Ryan Durr as its 2026 High School Principal of the Year. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory

To learn more about Dr. Durr and the award, go to AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2618997.

4 months ago, AACPS

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has opened a link for those wishing to testify virtually at the second of its two public hearings on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets. For information on both hearings as well as avenues to sign up to deliver testimony, go to AACPS' News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2616536.

4 months ago, AACPS

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell with t wo students

The Board of Education has scheduled two public hearings and a public workshop on Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget recommendation.

Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Severn Run High School, and Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building in Annapolis. Both hearings begin at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board Room at the Parham Building.

More information, including the process for signing up to speak at the hearings, can be found on AACPS' Budget page at www.aacps.org/fy27budget.

4 months ago, AACPS

🔗View our January 2026 Family Link Newsletter
‣International Parent & Community Leadership Academy
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy Events
‣AACPS Mentorship Programs
...and more!

4 months ago, Anne Arundel County Public Schools

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent Dr. Bedell shares a reflection on 2025 and what's ahead in the new year. #BelongGrowSucceed

YouTube English: https://youtu.be/K1DnB3N4F1U
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/xJip9dV0UVA

4 months ago, AACPS

Thursday Thoughts with Dr. Bedell -- January 1, 2026

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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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.

4 months 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

4 months 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.

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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.

5 months ago, AACPS