🔗 Meet the finalists and learn more about this prestigious honor: https://www.aacps.org/article/2544752

Because of you, our future innovators are more motivated than ever! 🚀🔬💻🐲
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On this VETERANS DAY, we honor your legacy and thank you for your continued service—both in uniform and in shaping the minds and hearts of our students.
@aacountyschools @aacpscommunityschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsuceed #pertenecercrecertriunfar #dragonstrong

🎉🖤 🐲 Huge congratulations to all our Spooky Writers Contest participants and winners! 🖤🎉
Your eerie tales, chilling twists, and haunting creativity gave us goosebumps in the best way possible. 👻📚
To our winners—your stories truly stood out! And to every brave soul who entered—thank you for making this contest a spine-tingling success. 🕯️🕸️ https://www.instagram.com/annapmsaacps/reel/DQ4l07agvK_/
Keep writing, keep scaring, and stay spooky! ✍️💀 @aacpscommunityschools @aacpsspanish @aacountyschools #SpookyWriters #WritingContest #belonggrowsuceed #pertenecercrecertriunfar #DragonStrong

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-11-7-25. Visit the Family Academy anytime at www.aacps.org/familyacademy or in Spanish at www.aacps.org/academiafamiliar! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed


We are incredibly proud of the strong, confident, and courageous young women who participated in the self-defense class at AMS! This empowering initiative, made possible through a wonderful collaboration with our community schools, Annapolis Middle School and Lothian ES, has equipped you with valuable skills to protect yourselves and stand tall in any situation.
Your commitment to learning, growing, and supporting one another is inspiring. Keep shining, stay strong, and continue to lead with confidence! Way to go, Dragons! 🐲💪👏 @aacpscommunityschools @aacountyschools @aacpsspanish #belonggrowsucceed #pertenecercrecertriunfar
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For details, go to the AACPS News Release page at https://www.aacps.org/article/2532059 .

The number of Anne Arundel County Public Schools to earn five stars on the Maryland Report Card rose 36 percent in the 2024-25 school year compared to the previous year, with an AACPS record 15 schools now holding the state’s highest rating, according to data released by the Maryland State Department of Education today.
For complete details, go to the AACPS News Release page.

We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank you for everything you do to support our students, staff, and families. Your compassion, insight, and dedication make such a positive difference every single day.
Whether you’re helping students build confidence, guiding teachers with strategies for success, or fostering a more supportive school environment, your impact reaches far beyond what’s seen. We’re so grateful for your care, professionalism, and the calm, thoughtful presence you bring to our school community.
Thank you for all that you do — this week and every week — to help every student thrive.
With appreciation and gratitude, the AMS staff

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County has changed the time of the closed session it will hold on Monday, November 3, 2025, and will now meet prior to its scheduled public hearing on the Phase 2 redistricting process.
For details, go to the AACPS news release page.

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will have further discussions about the six Phase 2 redistricting proposals currently under consideration at its next regular business meeting, scheduled for noon on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
At the meeting, the Board will also:
• consider approval of a new middle school course – Integrated Computational Thinking – and three new high school courses – Forensic Science 2, Advanced Placement Cybersecurity, and Advanced Placement Business Education With Personal Finance.
• conduct the first of three readings on revisions to the Policy IIC, Graduation Requirements and the accompanying regulation. The revisions would reduce the number of credits needed for graduation from 26 to 22.5, still higher than the state minimum, by requiring fewer elective credits.
More details can be found on the AACPS news release page.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness
English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell shares how the AACPS wellness program is supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and community. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily #AACPSWellness
English https://youtu.be/O-9BGyn1mCw
Spanish https://youtu.be/d_rbWdTLkNE




View our November 2025 Family Link Newsletter:
🔗 https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/newsletters/family-link-november-2025
‣Family Involvement Conference
‣Dates to Remember
‣You Belong Here! Family Forum
‣Family Engagement Tip of the Month
‣Family Academy
...and more



In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ
In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses revisions to the current school year calendar that eliminate most of the remaining early dismissal days. #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSFamily
English: https://youtu.be/RXTb7Io_5CE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/i0tIre8yBfQ
