Arundel High

At its December 18, 2024, meeting, the Board of Education was presented with two recommended 2025-26 school year calendars by the AACPS Calendar Committee. The Board is now seeking public input on those recommended calendars. The calendars, complete information on the discussion by the Calendar Committee and a link to provide input can be found at www.aacps.org/2526calendar. Input will be accepted through noon on January 3, 2025. Thank you.

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about his recommended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the quest to become a phenomenal school district in this country. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/9Og_PO5mvH4

Make time to see the work of our amazing elementary student artists at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Annapolis Mall before it closes on January 2, 2025. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.capitalgazette.com/2024/12/16/anne-arundels-elementary-school-artists-shine-at-winter-wonderland-themed-exhibit/

Congratulations to Coach Jack Walsh from Arundel High School, named Tackle Football Coach of the Year, with an epic shoutout from Baltimore Ravens Coach Harbaugh. 🏈💚💜 https://x.com/Ravens/status/1867640660410454063 #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed #Arundelbleedsgreen

2024-2025 School Year - 1st Quarter Honor Roll Congratulations to all AACPS students who made the honor roll. www.aacps.org/honorroll #BelongGrowSucceed #AACPSCelebrates

It’s the gift-giving season, and here’s another reason to leave home to shop: You get to see #AACPSAwesome artwork from our amazing elementary school students at the Winter Wonderland exhibit at Westfield Annapolis Mall. Check it out today! #AGiftInItself #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

It's Family Academy Friday! Check out the Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-fridays-12-6-24. Visit the Family Academy at www.aacps.org/familyacademy! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Family Academy Financial Aid workshop presented by our partners at Anne Arundel Community College. Participants learned how to complete the FAFSA and other college financial aid options, including financial aid for international families. If you missed it, join us for the next Family Academy Financial Aid Night on January 22nd @ 6pm at Glen Burnie HS! Register at https://forms.gle/RqBgP6Bye1oLMPft6. Interpreters available upon request.

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about working with the newly constituted Board of Education to continue to help every student Belong, Grow, and Succeed. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/2vB2ANeO7Uc

State Championship Information Event: MPSSAA Football State Championships Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Annapolis, MD) Date: December 7, 2024 Directions: Click HERE for directions to the stadium. Please enter “511 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD” when mapping or utilizing a GPS system. This address will take you to the proper entry gates. Tickets: $10.00 Admission, Age 6 and under are free. Tickets will only be sold online at GoFan.co and search MPSSAA (https://gofan.co/event/2359065?schoolId=MPSSAA) Parking Information: The Naval Academy charges a parking fee independent of the MPSSAA for this event. Pre-Purchased Parking prior to 11:59 PM on Friday for a cost is $12.00 per vehicle and $23.00 for Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and spectator buses through the ParkMobile website: https://app.parkmobile.io/venue/navy-marine-corps-memorial-stadium/events * The Naval Academy encourages spectators to pre-purchase parking passes as the cost will increase to $20.00 and $40.00 (before ParkMobile’s fees) if purchased on-site. Cash will not be accepted at the gate. o Parking can be pre-purchased via ParkMobile. Please click on the appropriate day’s event and then the gate. o Pre-sales of parking will end at 11:59 pm the night before Saturday’s (12/7) games. • Spectators will enter the stadium lots via Gate 6 (Away Teams). If entering from Rowe Blvd to Taylor Ave, Gate 6 is located just before the stadium. • RVs and spectator buses are to enter Gate 5 and park in the Blue Lot. • Please ensure you have the QR code ready to present to the gate attendants as you pull up to enter the parking lot. This will speed up the entry process. • Parking can also be purchased at the entry gates via Credit card or Apple/Google Pay. Cash will not be accepted at the gate. See Arundelhigh.org for more information

🏈The stage is set!🏈 This Saturday, December 7th at 7pm, the Arundel High School Wildcats are ready to take on Linganore High School in the 3A State Football Championship at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis! It’s time to show our Wildcats some love and pack the stands as a #AACPSFamily! Let’s cheer them on as they fight for the state title and bring the trophy home! Don’t miss out on this epic showdown—grab your tickets, wear green, and get ready to make some noise! 🗓️ Date: Saturday, December 7th, 7pm📍 Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. Let’s go, Wildcats! 💚🐾 #AACPSFamily #StateChampionship #Arundelbleedsgreen #BelongGrowSucceed

AACPS Birth to Five Family Outreach, Special Education Family Support, and Family Academy are hosting a virtual lunch and learn session on Family Rights in the Special Education Process: Thursday, December 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Register at https://forms.gle/UpvCokHGyvUjx6Y39. We hope this session will empower families with the tools and information to be their child's best advocate.

History was made today as, for the first time, all seven elected members of the Board of Education took their oaths of office to begin new four-year terms. Congratulations to Gloria Dent (District 1), Robert Silkworth (District 2), Erica McFarland (District 3), Sarah J. McDermott (District 4), Dana Schallheim (District 5), Joanna Bache Tobin (District 6), and Dawn Pulliam (District 7). They are joined by Student Member of the Board Hafsa Hamdaoui of Crofton High School. Thanks to Clerk of the Circuit Court Scott Poyer for administering the oath. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

As they conclude their terms on the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today, we thank outgoing members Corine Frank, Melissa Ellis, and Michelle Corkadel for their service to our students and our school system. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, a message of gratitude and thankfulness from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/n-sp3X9BqqU

Belong. Grow. Succeed. Thanks to Rob's Barber Shop for inspiring this Arundel High School student and many others! #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://www.wbaltv.com/article/arundel-barber-and-beauty-salon-jaiden-martin-arundel-high-school/62952964

Celebrating all of our Amazing Substitute Educators! #BelongGrowSucceed

Parent Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th Please use the links below to sign up feither Monday, November 25th or Tuesday, November 26th. Note: Conferences on Monday, 11/25 can be in person, conferences on Tuesday, 11/26 are virtual only https://arundelhigh.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=882851&id=0

In this week's edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell discusses a key partnership in Anne Arundel County Public Schools' cybersecurity efforts. https://youtu.be/yqWpu-DNY7c #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Exciting Partnerships & Internships at Arundel High School thanks to the Arundel Grooming Project! Arundel HS proudly offers new internship opportunities for its students through the Arundel Grooming Project. Thanks to the generous support of Rob's Barbershop Community Foundation for installing the onsite barber and beauty salon at the school. The primary goal of this project is to increase access to grooming services for students who face barriers to regular hair care. Arundel HS student, Jaiden Martin, is one of the licensed barbers providing expert haircuts to fellow students! This initiative is made possible through the tireless efforts of Zsavelle Smack, the school's Internship Coach, and several administrators. Their dedication has been instrumental in making this project a reality. A heartfelt thank you goes to our community donors: EHI & Walmart Foundations, Wahl Professional USA, and the Wegmans Crofton Store.