
Thanks to all who attended Wednesday nght's second community meeting on Phase 2 of redistricting. The final community meeting is set for 6 p.m. on April 29 at Annapolis Middle School. Details at www.aacps.org/phase2redistricting. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily

Save the date for the Mental Health Awareness Family Fun Day, Saturday, May 10th, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at CAT North! This free event is in partnership with the Center of Applied Technology North and will include resources and fun activities for all ages. More information at https://aamentalhealth.org/news/save-date-our-annual-mental-health-awareness-family-fun-day-event-may-10th.


Piney Orchard Elementary
Featured Library Media Team
#NationalLibraryWeek
Our Library Media Team helps us #BelongGrowSucceed:
Our Media Team encourages the students to be creative, and they promote a love of reading.


Are you or do you know an AACPS senior who plans to enlist in the military after graduation? The Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine can help with expenses related to basic training. Watch the video to learn how to apply! #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/x9xL_uTiwyQ

Mayo Elementary
Featured Library Media Team
#NationalLibraryWeek
Our Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Priebe, helps students #BelongGrowSucceed by introducing new and exciting books that foster a love of reading!


Jacobsville Elementary School
Featured Library Media Team
#NationalLibraryWeek
Our Library Media Team helps us #BelongGrowSucceed:
Thanks to Jacobsville’s dynamic Media Team, our students identify as readers, authors, coding programmers, designers, inventors, and engineers!


In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses the passage of Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ calendar flexibility legislation by the Maryland General Assembly and its implications for the school district. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
https://youtu.be/zFT_5iasg5w

Share a shout-out to your favorite Assistant Principals!
National Assistant Principals Week
#APWeek25


The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has a Child Care Scholarship Program to help eligible families in Maryland cover part of their costs for child care and early education programs. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program website at www.money4childcare.com. You can also join the virtual Child Care Scholarship Customer Support Office Hours on April 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (see website for more details).


The next Pathway to Pre-K events are scheduled for April 28th and 30th! Join us for information about school readiness and how to complete a prekindergarten application. April 28, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm at Edgewater Library. April 28, 2025, 5:30-6:30 pm at Marley Middle School. April 30, 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 pm at Severn Library. No registration required. Interpreters are available upon request by signing up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1it7-yQv_vU8B_qhljvOJEdwvZl1IEqSuTNr4HQBKWCQ/viewform?edit_requested=true


Four Anne Arundel County Public Schools students have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
The students are:
• Daniel Garrett, Arundel High School
• Abbie Heath, Severna Park High School
• Peter Judge, Severna Park High School
• Nikita Mehta, South River High School
For details, go to https://www.aacps.org/article/2139111
#BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #OurStory


Arundel Middle School
Featured Library Media Team
#NationalLibraryWeek
Our Library Media Team helps us #BelongGrowSucceed:
Ms. Monger and Ms. Kane provide lunch passes daily for all grades to access the library. They ensure the library is reflective of our student body.


Waugh Chapel Elementary
Featured Library Media Team
#NationalLibraryWeek
Our Library Media Team helps us #BelongGrowSucceed:
Ms. Nielsen and Ms. Koziel are always helpful to our students and staff. Our media team promotes learning before, during, and after school!


Oak Hill Elementary
Featured Library Media Team
#NationalLibraryWeek
Our Library Media Team helps us #BelongGrowSucceed:
Oak Hill's media team takes student learning to the highest level of engagement. They show strong dedication to every student-centered project!


April is...
Month of the Military Child
PURPLE UP for military kids!
Wear purple to support our Military students!
Today is Our Purple Up day


We love our Assistant Principals!
National Assistant Principals Week
#APWeek25


April is...
Month of the Military Child
PURPLE UP for military kids!
Wear purple to support our Military students!
Our Purple Up day is Wednesday, April 9.


Manor View Elementary
Featured Library Media Team
#NationalLibraryWeek
Our Library Media Team helps us #BelongGrowSucceed:
Ms. Grey-Hawkins sets the positive tone for each school day as our adviser for morning announcements. She has trained our 4th and 5th graders to write, read, and record the daily broadcast that includes birthdays, positive referrals, and information we all need, such as what’s for lunch, the weather, and band/strings schedules. Ms. Grey-Hawkins uses her expertise as the e-Coach to teach students how to broadcast in front of and behind the camera!


Manor View Elementary
Featured Library Media Team
#NationalLibraryWeek
Our Library Media Team helps us #BelongGrowSucceed:
Ms. Grey-Hawkins sets the positive tone for each school day as our adviser for morning announcements. She has trained our 4th and 5th graders to write, read, and record the daily broadcast that includes birthdays, positive referrals, and information we all need, such as what’s for lunch, the weather, and band/strings schedules. Ms. Grey-Hawkins uses her expertise as the e-Coach to teach students how to broadcast in front of and behind the camera!


Manor View Elementary
Featured Library Media Team
#NationalLibraryWeek
Our Library Media Team helps us #BelongGrowSucceed:
Ms. Grey-Hawkins sets the positive tone for each school day as our adviser for morning announcements. She has trained our 4th and 5th graders to write, read, and record the daily broadcast that includes birthdays, positive referrals, and information we all need, such as what’s for lunch, the weather, and band/strings schedules. Ms. Grey-Hawkins uses her expertise as the e-Coach to teach students how to broadcast in front of and behind the camera!
