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.
To learn more about Dr. Durr and the award, go to AACPS’ News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2618997.
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.
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.
🔗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!
YouTube English: https://youtu.be/K1DnB3N4F1U
YouTube Spanish: https://youtu.be/xJip9dV0UVA
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.
For details, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606299.
For details go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606278.
For more information and details on the process, go to the News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2606248.
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
For details, go to the AACPS news release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2605182.
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
Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll.
www.aacps.org/honorroll
#BelongGrowSucceed
#AACPSCelebrates
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.
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.
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
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.
